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ABC has confirmed that Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan will return to judge American Idol when it returns to the network Spring 2020.

See the full lineup of the ABC 2019 CMA Festival including performances from Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton and more.

Lionel Richie told reporters he may not return as judge to American Idol next season without Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.

American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan say they had to talk Alejandro Aranda out of quitting the show.

American Idol’s Luke Bryan prays judges can return for season 3. He’ll come back for “one dollar more” than Blake Shelton earns on The Voice.

Performers for the 2019 CMT Music Awards include Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini and more. See the list here.

American Idol judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan chat new season on Good Morning America, including returnees and more.

Watch American Idol winner Maddie Poppe debut her song “Little Things” on GMA. The singer dropped the song today (Feb 27).

Check out tidbits from “American Idol: A New Journey Begins” special including a contestant montage, returning contestant spoilers and more.

When does American Idol 2019 start? Check out the FULL season 17 schedule, from premiere to finale, right here.