In a new promotional video premiering exclusively with PEOPLE on Monday, Jan. 27, fans get a glimpse at the contestants who have a shot at becoming the next 'American Idol.'

The “Firework” singer announced last year that she was leaving the ABC singing competition after seven seasons to embark on her “Lifetimes” tour.

Carrie Underwood and her return to American Idol as a judge has fans buzzing about when the show will be back. Here’s what we know.

His wardrobe contrasts with his usual “Idol” image as well. Rather than a suit and tie, Seacrest wears beige suede Chelsea boots, light-wash jeans and a pale olive green short-sleeved floral button down-shirt (worn with the top buttons undone).

Abi Carter will make her touring debut exactly one year after 'American Idol' viewers were first introduced to her.

Carrie Underwood couldn't hold back the tears as she handed out a Golden Ticket to an American Idol hopeful who's got an emotional backstory. The singing show will pick back up again for a new season in March, marking Underwood's first turn as a judge on the show that originally made her a star.

On Wednesday, it was announced that country music legend Clint Black and Nashville hitmaker ERNEST will headline the festival. Also appearing will be ' American Idol ' finalist and Hazlehurst native Will Moseley as well as Josh Ross, Kaleb Sanders, Blaine Craft, Cade Beecher and Lauren Watkins.

Luke Bryan is having an eventful 2025... and it looks like he's about to get a whole lot busier this summer. The country singer is getting ready for judging American Idol, with the season 23 premiere airing on March 9.

EAST BURNSWICK, NEW JERSEY: Jax had no idea that her 2025 bingo card would include a conspiracy theory about her pregnancy belly being "fake". The ' American Idol ' alum, who stole hearts back in Season 14, has been basking in the joy of expecting her first child with husband Brave Gregg.

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In a never-before-seen moment from Kelly's interview with Adam Lambert, Adam reflects on the "out-of-body" experience performing for Cher at the Kennedy Center Honors, and dishes on keeping up with Allison Iraheta from his "American Idol" season.