“American Idol” is back for Season 23 (Season eight on ABC), The show is hosted by Ryan Seacrest and featuring judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and new judge, Carrie Underwood. This season marks 20 years since Carrie Underwood won Season 4 of the show and launched her successful multi-Grammy award-winning career.
The groundbreaking series also launched the careers of Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Katharine McPhee, Jordin Sparks, Adam Lambert, Chris Daughtry, Gabby Barrett, and Scotty McCreery, among many others.
Here are a few stand out moments from the preview of Kolbi Jordan, Baylee Littrell, Isaiah Misailegalu and Gabby Samone.
“American Idol” airs Sundays on ABC.
