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When is 'American Idol' on? How to watch Season 23 with country star Carrie Underwood

America's favorite reality singing competition show has returned for Season 23. Here's how to watch the new season, with new judge Carrie Underwood.

TV Insider on MSN · 4d

Is Carrie Underwood or Katy Perry the Better ‘American Idol’ Judge? Fans Weigh In After Premiere

Underwood received rave reviews for her first episode, with many viewers taking to X to admit that they prefer her over Perry. “Carrie is so much better than Katy Perry,” one person wrote. Another said, “Jukebox Carrie Underwood is way better than Katy Perry sorry not sorry,” and someone else added, “Hate to say this… I’m glad Katy left.”

CINEMABLEND on MSN · 17h

As Carrie Underwood’s First Season As An American Idol Judge Begins, The Showrunner Weighs In On One Big ‘Decision’ She Made

Carrie Underwood’s big “decision” before American Idol’s premiere.

American Idol Contestant Doug Kiker Dead

Taste of Country on MSN · 10h

‘American Idol': Doug Kiker’s Final Facebook Message Is a Beautiful Reminder

The legacy of Doug Kiker, known as the "singing garbage man," lives on through fan tributes after his sudden death.

Miami Herald on MSN · 6h

Doug Kiker, singing garbage man who made Katy Perry cry on ‘American Idol,’ dead at 32

During season 18 of “American Idol,” Doug Kiker became a fan favorite when he drove then-judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition. While standing in front of Perry, and fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, Kiker sang Rascal Flatts’ “Bless This Broken Road.” It was the first time he had ever sang in front of people, NBC News reports.

Yahoo · 1d

Douglas Kiker, Viral ‘American Idol’ Contestant Who Made Katy Perry Tear Up at Audition, Dies at 32

Douglas Kiker, a contestant on “American Idol” Season 18 who memorably moved series judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition performance, has died. He was 32 years old. Kiker’s sisters, Angela Evans and Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez,

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Why Is Katy Perry Not on ‘American Idol’ 2025? The Reason

Carrie Underwood replaced Katy as a judge on ‘American Idol,’ but some fans miss the ‘Teenage Dream’ hitmaker. Find out why ...

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Why Did Katy Perry Leave ‘American Idol’? Inside Her Departure Decision After 7 Seasons

Katy Perry served as a judge on American Idol for seven seasons before departing the show following Season 22 in 2024. She ...

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Why Did Katy Perry Leave American Idol? Inside the Pop Star's Decision to Exit the Series Ahead of Season 23

Katy Perry announced in February 2024 that ... Perry joined ABC's revival of American Idol in 2018 along with Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie — who told PEOPLE in April 2024 that the three ...

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Country star Morgan Wallen's hit song was 'stupidly' passed on by Luke Bryan

In a recent appearance on Bobby Bones' podcast "BobbyCast," Luke Bryan shared that he "stupidly" passed on the song "Sand in My Boots," which eventually went on to become a hit for Morgan Wallen.

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