The Defenders

A first look at the new judging panel; auditions.

Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan head to New York, Los Angeles and Nashville to jump-start auditions; raw talent and unforgettable performances set the stage for the competition ahead.

Auditions continue in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville, Tennessee, where impressive competitors showcase their talents in fierce competition.

Auditions continue as Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan are wowed by exceptional talent and unforgettable performances.

Singers with dreams of super stardom audition and compete in a series of challenging rounds in the hope of living their childhood and lifelong dreams.

In the high stakes of Hollywood Week, singers battle through intense challenges and group performances; Luke, Lionel and Carrie face tough decisions that shape the competitors' futures.

Competitors bring their A-game in the showstopper episode, delivering powerful performances that could make or break their journey to fame; Jelly Roll joins as the first artist in residence to guide them along the way.

The competition heats up as competitors face off in intense head-to-head battles; this season's new artist in residence, Jelly Roll, makes his highly anticipated debut.

Singers with dreams of super stardom audition and compete in a series of challenging rounds in the hope of living their childhood and lifelong dreams.

Singers with dreams of super stardom audition and compete in a series of challenging rounds in the hope of living their childhood and lifelong dreams.

"American Idol" celebrates Easter with songs of faith from the finalists, CeCe Winans, and artist in residence Jelly Roll with Brandon Lake; judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan perform as voting continues.

The top 14 are revealed as the finalists return to the stage with live performances from Hollywood.

With guidance from an award-winning guest mentor, the top 14 take on iconic songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends as America votes live for the top 12.

Singers with dreams of super stardom audition and compete in a series of challenging rounds in the hope of living their childhood and lifelong dreams.

Singers with dreams of super stardom audition and compete in a series of challenging rounds in the hope of living their childhood and lifelong dreams.

The top 8 perform songs secretly selected by Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, or Carrie Underwood in the Judge's Song Contest; Jelly Roll is the artist in residence; America votes for the top 6, and the judges save one to complete the top 7.