"American Idol" returns to television with a new season on Sunday, March 9. Here's what to know about the two-hour premiere and how to watch it.

Season 23 of American Idol is officially underway! After the first three auditions aired in a special following The Oscars on March 2, the first full episode followed on Sunday, March 9. Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie had tough decisions to make as they watched performers in New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville.

Katy Perry announced in February 2024 that she was leaving ‘American Idol’ after her seven-season run as a judge

Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood stopped by "Good Morning America" ahead of the "American Idol" premier.

Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan talk 'American Idol' season 23 on 'The Tonight Show' in N.Y.C., plus Amanda Seyfried and more. From London to Paris and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to.

A 26-year-old singer from Oklahoma spoke with her favorite singer when judge Lionel Richie called the R&B legend during the woman's audition.