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American Idol winner Phillip Phillips has been added to tonight’s 2017 CMT Artists of the Year. He’ll sing Sam Hunt’s Body Like a Back Road.

Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, and more announced as 2017 CMA Awards performers. Set to air Nov 3 on ABC.

American Idol 16 judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan hit New Orleans French Quarter for Judges Auditions and a parade! Watch here.

A report details behind the scenes drama over American Idol 16 salary negotiations and blames an ABC executive for blowing the talent budget.

Here’s a roundup of press from yesterday’s press day with American Idol 16 judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.

Meet your American Idol 16 judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan on Good Morning America. Watch the video here.

American Idol season 16 judges auditions officially kicked off in New York City on Tuesday. Check out a few photos from the set.

American Idol set to announce deals with Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie as soon as today. Plus, find out the judges reported salaries.

American Idol producers and ABC are at odds over who should take the third judges spot. (Report)

According to a report, country star Luke Bryan has signed a deal to join Katy Perry on the American Idol judges panel.