Who are the judges of 'American Idol' Season 22? ABC singing show to procure talent from all over US
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'American Idol' Season 22 is all set to release on February 18, 2024 at 8 pm ET. It can also be streamed the next day on Hulu at 3 am ET. Episodes are set to air every Sunday.
In the trailer of 'American Idol' Season 22, judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan, accompanied by host Ryan Seacrest, embark on a journey down the golden road to Hollywood.
Katy Perry sets the scene reminiscent of Dorothy's journey across the nation, accompanied by Ryan Seacrest as the Tin Man, Lionel Richie as the Lion, and Luke Bryan as the Scarecrow. The trailer adopts a classic 'Wizard of Oz' theme, showcasing the names of past winners and their respective hometowns.
'American Idol' has been a platform for many talented artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert, and Carry Underwood.
Iam Tongi emerged as the winner of 'American Idol' Season 21. The show serves as a platform for numerous talented singers from across America. Aspiring contestants participate in the audition round, aiming to impress the panel of judges and secure the coveted golden Hollywood ticket.
Following the audition round, the contestants go head-to-head in competition for the coveted title of 'American Idol.' During the semi-finals, the audience plays a crucial role by casting votes for their favorite performers.
The distinctive singing competition originally premiered on Fox in 2002 and ran until 2016, after which it was revived by ABC in 2018.
All the judges in 'American Idol' Season 22?
The judges panel of the singing show contains pop star Katy Perry, country music singer Luke Bryan, and renowned singer Lionel Richie. Host Ryan Seacrest will also be joining the team.
Katy Perry
Born on October 25, 1984, Katy is an American pop singer for gained fame for a string of hit songs often displayed in a cartoonic style MV. She is not just an actress but also a songwriter, businesswoman, and TV judge.
She is the first female artist to give number one songs from a single album on the US Billboard Hot 100. She is well known for her vivid retro-inspired clothing.
Her charitable efforts include associating with UNICEF to provide food and education for the children in Madagascar.
In 2018, Katy Perry joined the judges panel of 'American Idol' for the first time. She previously refused the offer. She is paid almost $25 million to be a judge on 'American Idol' as per Marca.
In a sneak peek of 'American Idol,' Katy Perry breaks down during the first audition after listening to McKenna Brainholt's adoption story. The contestant McKenna performed the song 'There Was Jesus' which left the judges quite impressed.
Lionel Richie
Born on June 20, 1949, Lionel Richie is an American singer, songwriter, music producer, and judge. He has sold more than 100 million records. He is the winner of 6 Grammy Awards and two Black American Achievement Awards from Ebony magazine.
He also won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture for 'Say You, Say Me' (White Knights, 1986). He is one of the most popular R&B and adult contemporary singer/songwriters both as a member of Commodores and a solo artist.
This 74-year-old judge joined 'American Idol' as a judge in 2018 in Season 16. Lionel Richie gets paid a whopping $10 million per season as per The Things.
Luke Byran
Born on June 17, 1976, is an American country singer, songwriter, music producer, and television show judge. He is one of the best music-selling artists and has sold up to 75 million records.
He is a five-time 'Entertainer of the Year' being awarded by both the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Country Music Association.
In 2019 his 2013 album 'Crash My Party' received the first Album of the Decade award from the Academy of Country Music.
In 2018 Luke Byran joined the 'American Idol' Season 16 as a judge with Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. He is paid $12 million per season for being a judge in 'American Idol' as per Forbes.
Host Ryan Seacrest
Ryan Seacrest became a household name when he first appeared as a host in the long-running singing show 'American Idol' in 2002. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1974 and always had a knack for presenting, hosting, and emceeing imaginary TV and radio shows since childhood.
Regarding 'American Idol' Season 22 he told Rolling Stone that "the show will visit the judges' hometowns throughout the season. Idol show cannot wait to share the judges' special hometowns with the viewers and show off the talent from each place they call home!"
Tune in to ABC to watch 'American Idol' Season 22 on February 18, 2024.