After Katy Perry left "American Idol" in 2024, country music star Carrie Underwood was announced as the show's new third judge for its 23rd season, joining Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.

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Carrie has already joined Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan as auditions have been filming for the artists competing for a ticket to Hollywood and the hope of making the live shows. “It’s going ...

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During a recent Television Critics Association (TCA) panel, two "American Idol" judges — Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie — were asked directly about the lack of diversity in the country music scene.

We're months away from seeing Carrie Underwood's debut as an American Idol judge — and Luke Bryan has something ... Perry and joining both Luke and Lionel Richie as judges alongside returning ...

Two decades after auditioning for American Idol, Carrie Underwood has been announced as the new judge for its 23rd season.

LOS ANGELES -- Carrie Underwood is experiencing a truly heartwarming full-circle moment.