American Idol

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American Idol 2024: Auditions, Judges, and Premiere Details

American Idol - Auditions - Former NFL Player - Golden Ticket - Guest Mentors - Hollywood Round - Katy Perry - Lionel Richie - Luke Bryan - Mortician - Season Premiere - Surprise Auditions - Talented Contestants

Get ready for the excitement of American Idol Season 22 with new auditions and familiar faces on the judging panel. Here's everything you need to know!

The American Idol hype is back with Season 22, bringing Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan to cities across the USA to scout talent. From Nashville to Leesburg, Virginia, the audition tour promises the next big star. The show's premiere on ABC, set for Sunday night at 8 p.m. ET, marks the return of the beloved singing competition and host Ryan Seacrest. This season's guest mentors, Tori Kelly and Jelly Roll, add a fresh twist to the mentorship of the top 24 contestants.

As the anticipation builds for the new season, fans are eager to catch the debut episode titled "701 Auditions." From the untrained musicians to seasoned performers, American Idol continues to showcase diverse talent. With the finale date yet to be announced, viewers are in for a musical journey filled with surprises and heartfelt performances.

Now, let's delve into some exciting facts about the key players of American Idol Season 22. Lionel Richie, the iconic singer-songwriter, brings his wealth of experience to the judging table, offering valuable insights to the contestants. Katy Perry, known for her chart-topping hits, adds a pop flair to the panel, mesmerizing viewers with her vibrant personality. Luke Bryan, the country music star, brings a unique perspective to the mix, balancing the judges' panel with his honest critiques and warm demeanor. Additionally, host Ryan Seacrest, with his charisma and professionalism, steers the show with seamless finesse, captivating audiences week after week.

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Photos! See All 11 Acts Audtioning for 'American Idol' 2024 (Parade Magazine)

Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan head to Nashville, L.A., Santa Barbara, Tuskegee, and Leesburg, Va., to audition the talent for 'American Idol' ...

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How to Watch American Idol: Stream Season 22 Premiere Live, TV ... (Sports Illustrated)

American Idol is back for a 22nd season and the singing competition debuts Sunday night at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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How to watch the season premiere of 'American Idol' tonight (2/18/24 ... (pennlive.com)

Season 22 of the singing-competition show starts Sunday, Feb. 18, on ABC.

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How to Watch the 'American Idol' 2024 season premiere (mlive.com)

American Idol” returns to ABC tonight, Sunday, February 18, at 8 p.m. ET. Stream the 2024 season premiere for free with a Fubo free trial.

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Is There a New Episode of 'American Idol' Tonight? How to Watch ... (American Songwriter)

And on Sunday, February 18, 2024, the hit show returns with the seasoned Ryan Seacrest hosting. As for the judges, they include Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and ...

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'American Idol': Who are the guest mentors of season 22? (masslive.com)

The new “Idol” mentors for the top 24 contestants will be pop singer Tori Kelly and country singer-rapper Jelly Roll. They will help train the singers from ...

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New season of 'American Idol' premieres tonight. How to watch for free (syracuse.com)

Renowned judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie headline the panel of judges. The beloved competition series is hosted by Emmy Award-winning host and ...

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How to watch the season premiere of 'American Idol' and stream for ... (silive.com)

Don't miss the “American Idol” Season 22 premiere with Episode 1 titled “701 Auditions” to air Sunday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on ABC and available ...

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American Idol Season 22: When Is The Finale & How Many ... (Screen Rant)

American Idol S22 premieres on February 18, and is sure to be another thrilling musical journey. Here's how many episodes are left until the finale.

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American Idol Season 22 premiere free live stream, auditions, how ... (oregonlive.com)

The series will begin with its beloved round of auditions as always, featuring a lot of incredible talent along with some not-so-trained musicians. Who will ...

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When does 'American Idol' start? 2024 premiere date, time, judges ... (USA TODAY)

Season 22 of the long-running reality singing competition returns for what Katy Perry says will be her last season as judge.

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You'll Never Believe Which American Idol Judge Has The Biggest ... (StyleCaster)

The show was rebooted by ABC in 2018 with judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Host Ryan Seacrest also returned to emcee the show that made him a ...

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Southern Indiana singer makes it to Hollywood round on American Idol (WHAS11.com)

Kennedy Reid, a singer from New Albany, is ready to share her talent with hopes of making it to Hollywood on season 7 of American Idol.

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DFW-area contestant wows judges with American Idol audition (WFAA.com)

The Austin native, who put roots down in North Texas, is now one large step closer to that dream of singing on a world stage.

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'American Idol' Judges Give Out the First Platinum Ticket to the 'Best ... (Parade Magazine)

Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan present the first Platinum Ticket to Odell Buton Jr., who they call "the most gifted soul singer of the season."

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'American Idol' season 22 debut features Atlantan Alto Moon (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

His charismatic audition is the focal point around a montage of singers who make it to Hollywood on what is the seventh season on ABC after 15 on Fox and 22 ...

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Southern Indiana mortician makes it to Hollywood on American Idol (WAVE 3)

SELLERSBERG, Ind. ( ...

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'American Idol': Who were the platinum ticket winners last season? (masslive.com)

Of the talented singers who make it through to Hollywood with a gold ticket, a select few are awarded a platinum ticket. Here were the contestants who stood ...

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Carmel native, Maggie Iyer, to perform on season premiere of ... (The Indianapolis Star)

Carmel native and current IU student Maggie Iyer will be performing on American Idol's season 22 premiere Sunday night.

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American Idol season 22 episode 1 recap: Auditions (Goldderby)

Aspiring superstars sing their hearts out in hopes of earning a golden ticket to Hollywood. Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie judge.

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10 Best Moments From The American Idol Season 22 Premiere (Screen Rant)

Summary · American Idol season 22 welcomes back host Ryan Seacrest and judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan. · There were ten stellar auditions in the ...

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'American Idol' Premiere: An NFL Alum, Mortician & TikTok Star ... (TV Insider)

Plus, an 'Idol' first and find out who gets the first platinum ticket of Season 22.

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Charlotte native, former NFL player appears on season 22 of ... (WSOC Charlotte)

Blake Proehl played football at Providence High School before heading to East Carolina University, where he played as a wide receiver. In 2021, he signed with ...

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'American Idol': Judge tells former NFL player he's 'going to be top ... (masslive.com)

After an injury ended Blake Proehl's career with the Minnesota Vikings, he turned to music. After his audition, one judge said he's top 10 material.

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Charlotte native, former ECU WR Blake Proehl receives golden ... (WBTV)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV ...

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Charlotte native Blake Proehl auditioned on 'American Idol.' Did he ... (Charlotte Observer)

Blake Proehl, a Charlotte native and former NFL player, auditioned on American Idol. Did he make it to Hollywood? Here's what the judges said.

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Former NFL WR brings Katy Perry to tears on 'American Idol' (pennlive.com)

Football fans watching the season premiere of “American Idol” Sunday no doubt saw a name that looked familiar. Blake Proehl, the son of former NFL star ...

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Embryo case, American Idol, weekly quiz: Down in Alabama (al.com)

Welcome back, and happy whatever-you-call-today (more on that below). Also, don't miss the weekly quiz. It's the best way to make sure you're keeping up ...

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Former Vikings WR punches ticket to Hollywood on American Idol (Daily Norseman)

Blake Proehl, who was on the Vikings' practice squad in 2021 and 2022, auditioned for the show American Idol and, after his performance, impressed the judges so ...

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An IU student and a mortician: Meet 2 Indiana 'American Idol ... (IndyStar)

Did you watch the 'American Idol' season premiere? These two contestants are Indiana natives, and one received a golden ticket.

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'American Idol' Fans Are Ecstatic After Hearing Ryan Seacrest's ... (GoodHousekeeping.com)

'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest announced he expanded his family with the addition of a new pup named Olio.

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Father of 5′s 'American Idol' audition scores platinum ticket, blows ... (nj.com)

The security guard, who shared his family is living in a motel, wowed judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan.

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Country music legend's granddaughter to audition on 'American Idol' (masslive.com)

Your grandma is — what!?” judge Lionel Richie asked the contestant in the teaser of the show.

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Sellersburg resident moves forward in American Idol (Evening News and Tribune)

SELLERSBURG — Ever since Kennedy Reid was a little girl, she wanted to be a singer and performer. She's now getting the chance to entertain millions on ...

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Mortician makes it to Hollywood on 'American Idol' with performance ... (USA TODAY)

Funeral director Kennedy Reid is headed to Hollywood after the "American Idol" season premiere. Watch her nail her audition.

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Texas singer gets first platinum ticket in new 'American Idol' season ... (Austin American-Statesman)

"American Idol" judges awarded the Texas singer the coveted platinum ticket after his performance of soul singer Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home To Me."

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Former NFL player auditions for 'American Idol' | CNN (CNN)

Former NFL player Blake Proehl auditioned for the 22nd season of “American Idol.” Before his music endeavors, he was a wide receiver for the Minnesota ...

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NC native, former NFL player Blake Proehl headed to Hollywood (WTVD-TV)

After a moving audition, a North Carolina native and former NFL player Blake Proehl is heading to Hollywood.

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Sellersburg resident moves forward on American Idol (Evening News and Tribune)

SELLERSBURG — Ever since Kennedy Reid was a little girl, she wanted to be a singer and performer. She's now getting the chance to entertain millions on ...

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