AMERICAN IDOL The season premiere of "American Idol" marks its 700th episode milestone! Go behind-the-scenes of the upcoming season with longtime host Ryan Seacrest and judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood to hear what they're most excited about. (Disney/Eric McCandless) LUKE BRYAN, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, RYAN SEACREST, LIONEL RICHIE (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 3: American Idol host Carrie Underwood during a game between the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots at Nissan Stadium on November 3, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Patriots 20-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
AMERICAN IDOL – "803 (Auditions)" – Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan continue auditions in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville, where impressive competitors showcase their talents in fierce competition. SUNDAY, MARCH 16 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) BRAJAWN UPSHAW (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 03: Scotty McCreery performs onstage for The Final Nashville Show – A Tribute To Ronnie Milsap at Bridgestone Arena on October 03, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/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)
AMERICAN IDOL – "803 (Auditions)" – Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan continue auditions in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville, where impressive competitors showcase their talents in fierce competition. SUNDAY, MARCH 16 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) BRAJAWN UPSHAW (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 06: Carrie Underwood performs with the McCrary Sisters at Riverside Revival Nashville on December 06, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for ABA)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: Jelly Roll performs onstage during the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at Intuit Dome on January 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for FIREAID)
LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 29: An illuminated American Idol sign is displayed during the American Idol Live! 2018 tour at the Orleans Arena on July 29, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)
