Get ready for an unforgettable season of American Idol! This year, expect jaw-dropping performances, shocking eliminations, and inspiring journeys as a new wave of hopefuls compete for the ultimate title. With Carrie Underwood joining Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Ryan Seacrest, the competition is tougher than ever, promising powerhouse vocals, emotional backstories, and game-changing moments. From the first auditions to the final note, this season is set to be one for the books!
American Idol Judges:
Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie
American Idol Host:
Ryan Seacrest
Artist In Residence:
Jelly Roll
Stream American Idol Season 23 March 9, 2025 on ABC and Hulu!
American Idol Judges:
Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie
American Idol Host:
Ryan Seacrest
Artist In Residence:
Jelly Roll
Stream American Idol Season 23 March 9, 2025 on ABC and Hulu!
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00:00You're going to Hollywood!
00:02I love the promise of American Idol.
00:04We find people who are in the back of their mind.
00:06They've always had this little dream,
00:08a hope that they could do something
00:11in the world of singing.
00:12And we find them, and with the good ones, we give them a shot.
00:15Day one, so exciting.
00:18Are you nervous?
00:18Yes.
00:19You are?
00:20Action!
00:22I think the thing that excites me
00:24the most about American Idol from this side of things
00:29being able to be part of somebody's story.
00:32You know, I know what it's done for me.
00:34It made dreams I didn't even know I had come true.
00:37Not only will you win this show,
00:39you will sell more records than any other Idol winner.
00:42To be a part of that for somebody else,
00:45knowing what it can do for them.
00:47Welcome aboard, Carrie.
00:50The ones I love are the ones that discover who they are.
00:53They had no idea.
00:54They come from a background
00:55where no one was there to say good for you.
00:58I know you're tired of fighting.
01:01What I love about American Idol is just the contestants
01:05and their stories and what made them dream.
01:08Let me let you go.
01:10Trying to win American Idol.
01:11I love it when a contestant walks through that door
01:15that has accomplished something great in the audition.
01:17They're in tears, and their family,
01:19they are in tears as well.
01:21And there's just this group hug,
01:22and they forget about every stress,
01:25every difficult challenge in their life.
01:27It's a great moment.
01:28One of the best I've heard ever.
01:31So it's a yes for me.
01:32You're going to Hollywood.
01:35It's an emotional point because all of a sudden,
01:38a dream just came true.
01:39You know, we all want the same outcome,
01:41which is an incredible, you know, winner.
01:44Hallelujah.
01:45And then changing lives along the way,
01:47helping people along the way, seeing dreams come true.
01:50I'm honored to be a part of that.
01:57I'm honored to be a part of that.