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American Idol returns to ABC in 2020. See a preview of the new season, including hopefuls singing, sharing stories. Lots of tears and hugs.

American Idol 2020 Hollywood Week kicked off last week a the Orpheum theater in Los Angels. Check out photos and details here.

American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan; host Ryan Seacrest; and mentor Bobby Bones auditioned hopefuls in Washington DC.

American Idol judges headed to Milwaukee for auditions, where judge Katy Perry fell while roller skating! See more BTS fun here.

American Idol 2020 will premiere in February instead of March next year. Find out why! Plus, more on the Savannah Judges auditions.

American Idol 2020 (Season 18) Judges Auditions begin in Savannah, Georgia today (Sept 30). See the schedule here.

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.