AMERICAN IDOL "815 (Ladies' Night)" – Powerhouse performances celebrate the Iconic Women of Music, featuring Miranda Lambert, as the Top 10 return hoping to earn a spot in the Top 8. America votes live to decide who moves one step closer to becoming the next American Idol. SUNDAY, MAY 4 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT/6:00-8:01 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:01 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) LUKE BRYAN, LIONEL RICHIE (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JULY 01: Lionel Richie performs at Little Caesars Arena on July 01, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JULY 01: Lionel Richie performs at Little Caesars Arena on July 01, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images)
UNITED STATES – DECEMBER 09: AMERICAN BANDSTAND – Show Coverage – 12/9/82, Lionel Richie on the Walt Disney Television Network dance show "American Bandstand"., (Photo by ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)
AMERICAN IDOL – "916 (Grand Finale)" – The Top 3 finalists give their all for the last chance to earn America's vote. Alicia Keys serves as guest mentor and performer, plus special performances from other music legends and today's top stars. MONDAY, MAY 11 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) LIONEL RICHIE, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, LUKE BRYAN (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
UNITED STATES – DECEMBER 09: AMERICAN BANDSTAND – Show Coverage – 12/9/82, Lionel Richie on the Walt Disney Television Network dance show "American Bandstand"., (Photo by ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)
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)
