It’s been more than five years since Samantha Diaz, who goes by the stage name Just Sam, won Season 18 of American Idol. Their season aired at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, so Sam’s live ...

The season 7 winner talks to PEOPLE about his music, his career and what 'Idol' gave him In 2008, American Idol named David Cook as its winner. Now, 17 years later, Cook talks exclusively with PEOPLE ...

"American Idol" has set its judges for Season 24, and Carrie Underwood is coming home again – again. Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are returning as judges for the singing competition show's ...

American Idol winners receive a multi-album record deal, a substantial cash prize, and exclusive management with 19 Management.

Our long national nightmare is over: Ryan Seacrest is confirmed to return as host of American Idol for Season 24, TVLine has learned. In case you missed the previous news about Idol's judging panel, ...

American Idol Season 24 is beginning sooner than any season in recent history. The 2026 version of the singing competition show will follow a similar format with the same three judges as last year.

Ryan Seacrest will continue to host “American Idol” in its upcoming 24th season, due sometime in 2026. He’ll be joined by Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, who will return to the judge’s ...