American Idol

Season 20 of American Idol concludes in epic fashion with the Top 3 each hitting the Idol stage in hopes of securing Americas vote, including one round dedicated to The Boss, Bruce Springsteen. In the end, one winner will be crowned the next American Idol. In addition to the finalists, there will be showstopping performances by superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, as well as superstars James Arthur, Sara Bareilles, Gabby Barrett, Michael Bublé, Deana Carter, Earth, Wind & Fire, Melissa Etheridge, Flo Rida, Ben Platt, Thomas Rhett, Tai Verdes and more. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts American Idol, LIVE, coast to coast, SUNDAY, MAY 22 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT/6:00-9:00 p.m. MDT/5:00-8:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC.
Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Host Ryan Seacrest Set to Return to 'American' 'Idol'
American Idol Season 13 Winner Caleb Johnson performs at the 25th National Memorial Day Concert at U.S. Capitol, West Lawn on May 25, 2014 in Washington, DC.
'American' 'Idol' Winner Caleb Johnson Bemoans His Winning Single as a 'Cheesy Piece of Crap'
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 07: Musical director Ray Chew attends the FOX "American Idol" finalists party at The Grove on March 7, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Musician Ray Chew Says the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show Will Be a 'Journey Through Cultures and Genres' 
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Scotty McCreery and Wife Gabi Expecting First Baby — a Boy!: 'We Got a Little Man on the Way'
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Carrie Underwood Shares Diary Entry from Night She Won 'American Idol' : 'Where Does the Time Go?'
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Gabby Barrett Puts Baby Bump on Display During 'American Idol' Season 20 Finale
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Maddie Poppe Reflects on What Made Her Change Everything: 'I Needed to Love What I Was Putting Out'
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Luke Bryan Says of 'American Idol' Champ Noah Thompson: 'Being a Good, Humble, Kind Person Wins'
AMERICAN IDOL 519 (Grand Finale) - NOAH THOMPSON
'American Idol' Has a New Champion! Noah Thompson Wins Season 20
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'American Idol' Favorite Wade Cota Opens Up About His 140 Lb. Weight Loss — and What It Means for His Career
Diane Warren poses at the IMDb Portrait Studio during the 15th Annual Women In Film Oscar Nominees Party at Thompson Hollywood on March 25, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
Diane Warren Says New Song 'Finish Line' with Rita Ora Is for 'Movement': 'We Have a Long Way to Go'
CARRIE UNDERWOOD ANNOUNCES RETURN TO THE ROAD WITH “THE DENIM & RHINESTONES TOUR” Randee St. Nicholas.
Carrie Underwood Reveals Dates for The Denim & Rhinestones Tour with Special Guest Jimmie Allen
Michael Buble, Carrie Underwood and Thomas Rhett
Carrie Underwood, Michael Bublé and Thomas Rhett to Perform on 'American Idol' Season Finale
Carrie Underwood poses backstage during the 2022 iHeartCountry Festival
Carrie Underwood Grows Emotional After Meeting Noah Thompson on 'American Idol' — Watch!
LIONEL RICHIE
Lionel Richie Says 'Idol' Builds 'Special Forces' as Contestants with COVID Appear from Hotel Room
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'American Idol' Winner Laine Hardy Arrested in Louisiana as Star Says He'll Be 'Fully Cooperative'
KATY PERRY
Katy Perry Says Tristen Gressett Was a 'Wildcard' After Choosing Lady K to Advance in' Idol' 's Top 10
Chayce Beckham Admits that the “American Idol” Judges Still Freak Him Out: ‘I’m a Deer in Headlights’
Chayce Beckham Releases His Debut EP in the Hopes of Helping Others: 'Music Saved My Life in That Way'
Katy Perry
Katy Perry Shares a Piece of Advice for 'Idol' Contestants Who Didn't Make Top 14: 'Keep Swinging'
Christian Guardino
Watch Christian Guardino Sing John Lennon's 'Imagine' on 'American Idol' and Bring Katy Perry to Tears
Gabby Barrett
Gabby Barrett Is Coming Back to 'American Idol' — the Show That Launched Her Career — to Mentor Contestants
Phil Phillips
'American Idol' Alums Chayce Beckham, Phillip Phillips and Alejandro Aranda Return for Top 20
AMERICAN IDOL – “502 (Auditions)” – Season five of “American Idol”
'American Idol' Frontrunner Kenedi Anderson Drops Out of Competition for 'Personal Reasons'
Jimmie Allen
Jimmie Allen Tears Up as' Idol' Contestant Cites Him as Inspiration: 'Made Me Feel Like There's a Spot for Me'
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest April Fool's
Kelly Ripa Gives Ryan Seacrest the Trendy 'Eye-Bro' Makeover — and He's Shocked by the Results!
Katy Perry Recovers From Hilarious Wardrobe Malfunction During Impromptu American Idol Performance
Katy Perry Recovers from Hilarious Wardrobe Malfunction During Impromptu 'American Idol' Performance
Haley Myles
Pregnant 'American Idol' Contestant Met Her Future Husband at Show Audition: 'We Just Knew'
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Blake Shelton Teases Luke Bryan Over Faux Sexiest Man Alive Cover: 'Hope That Works Out Better for You!'
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'American Idol' : Daughter of Former 'Idol' Finalist Nadia Turner Takes Judges — and Mom! — by Surprise
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'American Idol' 's Mandisa Recalls Having Friends Stage an Intervention After Her 'Deep Dark' Period
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'American Idol' Contestant with Autism Wows Judges with His Vulnerability: 'You Are Enough'
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Carrie Underwood Celebrates Her 39th Birthday with Giant Pink Cake from Her Sons: 'Feeling Loved'
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Katy Perry Teases Luke Bryan Over His Sexiest Man Alive Feature on 'American Idol' : 'Are You in There?'
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Katy Perry Jokes Everyone Has Been Singing 'Firework' Wrong: 'It's Not "Up"'
LADY K
'Idol' Contestant Brings Judges to Tears After 'Reinventing' Katy Perry's 'Wide Awake': 'You're Why We're Here'
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10 'American Idol' Contestants with Famous Relatives
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'American Idol' : Katy Perry Details Fiancé Orlando Bloom's 'Bromance' with Fellow Judge Luke Bryan
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Aretha Franklin's Granddaughter Performs Iconic Singer's 'Ain't No Way' for 'American Idol' Audition
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'American Idol' Judges Through the Years in Honor of the Show's 20th Anniversary
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'American Idol' 's Caleb Kennedy Faces Court as Family of Man He Killed in Crash Makes Emotional Plea
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'American Idol' 's Caleb Kennedy Charged After Allegedly Crashing into Building and Killing Man While Drunk
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'American Idol' 's New Season 20 Key Art Is Out of This World — Take a Look!
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'American Idol' 's Janelle Arthur Welcomes First Baby, Daughter Lovelyn: 'In Love'
Althea Grace
Former American Idol Contestant's 3-Year-Old Daughter Has a Rare Disease that Causes Benign Tumors
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Luke Bryan Says Addressing Racism in Country Music 'Takes Time,' 'American Idol' Is 'Open' to Diversity
Bobby Bones Calls Ryan Seacrest the 'Greatest of All Time' Ahead of Remote American Idol Episode
Bobby Bones Reveals He Is Not Returning to 'American Idol' for Upcoming Season: 'A Great 4 Years'
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'Idol' 's Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest Get Sassy Playing 'Naughty or Nice'
-- Katy Perry and Lionel Richie pop up as Idol co judge Luke Bryan hosts
Luke Bryan Pokes Fun at Aaron Rodgers Vaccine Drama in 2021 CMAs Opening Monologue
Country Traditionalist Alex Miller is “Single” But “Not Lonely” This Holiday Season
'American Idol' Favorite Alex Miller Brings the Joy with Holiday Track 'That's What Christmas Is For'
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Country Duo Kat & Alex Bring a Latin Flair to the Grand Ole Opry: 'So Hard to Describe What This Feels Like'
Syesha Mercado
Syesha Mercado Reunites with Son Amen'Ra After Months-Long Custody Battle: 'This Has Been a Nightmare'
Janelle Arthur
'American Idol' 's Janelle Arthur Is Pregnant After Miscarriage: Baby Will 'Be Loved from Every Direction'
BRITNEE KELLOGG ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE
Britnee Kellogg Shares an Overdue Tribute to Motherhood on New Heartfelt Song 'Hey Mama' — Featuring Her Daughter!
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Scotty McCreery Demonstrates a Growing Maturity on New Album 'Same Truck' : 'I Had Nothing but Time'
Laine Hardy
Laine Hardy Reflects on His New Album and Grand Ole Opry Debut: 'It Feels Like a Dream'
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Syesha Mercado Shares Footage from 'Refreshing' Visit with Son Amen'Ra amid Custody Battle
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'American Idol' 's Syesha Mercado Reunited with Baby Daughter amid Custody Battle: 'Ast Is Home'
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'American Idol' 's Syesha Mercado Tears Up as She Speaks About Losing Custody of Kids: 'It Hurts So Bad'
Laci Kaye Booth
Laci Kaye Booth Had a Fan-Girl Moment in Front of Lady A's Charles Kelley: 'I Was Just So Nervous'
Syesha Mercado attends the GEANCO Foundtaion's "Impact Africa" fundraiser event at Cafe Entourage on July 10, 2012 in Hollywood, California
'American Idol' Alum Syesha Mercado Loses Custody of 2nd Child Just 5 Months After Her 1st: 'Legally Kidnapped'
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Caleb Lee Hutchinson Proves He Isn't the Kid He Used to Be on New Song 'Who I Am'
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'American Idol ' Judges Invite Fans of the Show to Audition 'Literally from Anywhere' in Silly Video
Lauren Alaina helps transform the Georgia home of her former cheerleading coach, Susan Bradley
WATCH: Lauren Alaina Surprises Her High School Cheer Coach with a Home Makeover: 'A Second Mom'