AMERICAN IDOL – "910 (Songs of Faith)" – "American Idol" goes live on ABC and Disney+, showcasing the Idol hopefuls as they lift their voices in inspiring songs of faith. By the end of the night, only 12 finalists will continue on the journey to become the next singing sensation. MONDAY, MARCH 30 (8:00-10:02 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) LIONEL RICHIE, LUKE BRYAN (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 02: (L-R) Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Ryan Seacrest pose for a photo during "American Idol" Season 8 Judges Photo Call on October 02, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – Lionel Richie arrives at the 12th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 18, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Craig T Fruchtman/WireImage)
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – MAY 15: Music legend and Acrisure brand ambassador Lionel Richie headlines the Acrisure Amphitheater Opening Concert on May 15, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (Photo by Jeff Schear/Getty Images for Acrisure Amphitheater)
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – Music legend and Acrisure brand ambassador Lionel Richie headlines the Acrisure Amphitheater Opening Concert on May 15, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (Photo by Jeff Schear/Getty Images for Acrisure Amphitheater)
PHOENIX, AZ – MARCH 24: Singer Lionel Richie onstage during Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night XVIII held at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa on March 24, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for CFN)
AMERICAN IDOL – "915 (Class of 2006: Reunion / Idol X DWTS)" – At the "American Idol" 20th high school reunion, fan-favorite Idols from the class of 2006, along with special guests, return as "Dancing with the Stars" pros bring some ballroom flair to the celebration, while America votes live for the Top 3. MONDAY, MAY 4 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) CARRIE UNDERWOOD, LIONEL RICHIE, JORDAN MCCULLOUGH, HANNAH HARPER, KEYLA RICHARDSON, RYAN SEACREST, LUKE BRYAN (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 24: (L-R) American Idol Judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan visit SiriusXM's front row event at SiriusXM Studios on March 24, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
