Singer Emmy Russell, granddaughter of Loretta Lynn and a Top Five finalist last season on 'American Idol,' was hospitalized for complications from delivering her first child over the weekend. Here Russell performs Emmy Russell became a star on “American Idol” last year,

After crowning Abi Carter the winner of American Idol Season 22 and bidding Katy Perry adieu, fans are excited to see another season kick off in March on the 2025 TV schedule. Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood is returning as a judge alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie to help shine a spotlight on undiscovered talent.

Carrie Underwood won the fourth season of American Idol back in 2005. Thirteen years later, Luke Bryan joined the ABC show as a judge. Now, as Carrie comes back to Idol, Luke's the veteran, starting his eighth season on the show.

The official American Idol premiere isn't until Sunday, March 9, on ABC, but you don't have to wait until then for a little taste.Luke Bryan takes center stage in a new preview on socials, featuring a 23-year-old contestant named Filo,

The upcoming season of long-running competition reality series American Idol is just days away — but one teenage contestant is already making waves online following a sneak peek of his emotional performance.

Get an exclusive look at Underwood's return from the former winner herself, along with Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan.

ABC said that on March 2, viewers will meet the judging panel - Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and new judge, Carrie Underwood. Host is Ryan Seacrest. Underwood, who is replacing Katy Perry, was the season four winner of “American Idol” in 2005. She has won eight Grammy Awards. The preview also will include auditions.

"American Idol" returns to television on Sunday, March 9 with a two-hour premiere on ABC. Here's what to know about Season 23.