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American Idol, Season 23 and Premiere

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‘American Idol’ 2025 Premiere: First Platinum Ticket Is Awarded After Auditions From a Viral Star & More

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.

‘American Idol’ Season 23 premiere: Carrie Underwood’s first day highlighted by a Backstreet Boy’s son and a Platinum Ticket audition

The Season 23 premiere of American Idol was all about the return of Carrie Underwood. The Season 4 champ officially took her seat on the judges' panel next to Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, 20 years after she won the reality TV singing competition in 2005.

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What time does 'American Idol' start? Premiere date, judges, where to watch Season 23

"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.

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These American Idol Winners Basically Disappeared

Some American Idol winners became superstars, while others faded from the spotlight. Here's what happened to those who ...

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‘American Idol’ judge Lionel Richie calls R&B legend during woman’s audition

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

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‘American Idol’ Nepo Contestants, From the Son of a Backstreet Boy to a Country Legend’s Grandchild and More

Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell, auditioned on the season 23 premiere of show, which aired ...

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'American Idol' season premiere highlights include shy Tennessee native and Backstreet Boys member

On Sunday night, a new season of "American Idol" kicked off with a packed slate of auditions and a new judge on the panel.

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‘American Idol’ Showrunner Talks Bringing Carrie Underwood in After Katy Perry Exit, Inauguration Performance

Carrie Underwood was the obvious pick to join the judging panel after Katy Perry's exit, according to 'American Idol ...

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Lionel Richie Surprises the First 'American Idol' Platinum Ticket Winner With a Call to Her Fave Artist Patti LaBelle

Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan upgraded Kolbi Jordan's Golden Ticket to Platinum after a special performance ...

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