On the March 30 episode of the show, teenage contestant — and aspiring preacher — Canaan James Hill took the judges to church with his audition for the show, leaving Lionel Richie in ...

The rendition prompted "Idol" judge Lionel Richie to leap from his seat, dance and approach Canaan to express his appreciation for his impressive voice. Fellow "American Idol" judge Luke Bryan ...

Lionel Richie has spent the last ... Selling more than 100 million records worldwide, Richie has given us such timeless hits as “Hello” and “All Night Long.” And soon, the singer ...

Carrie Underwood's choice to perform at the inauguration might make for a tense 'American Idol' season with fellow judge Lionel Richie. Here's what a source shared. Underwood’s choice to perform ...

The "America Idol" judges are gearing up for season 23. Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie joined "Good Morning America" on Wednesday to gear up for the new season of the show ...

The first “American Idol” contestant to appear on Season 23 received a surprise call from her favorite singer, courtesy of judge Lionel Richie. Kolbi Jordan, a 26-year-old Oklahoman ...

Though Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan just kicked off their eighth season behind the iconic American Idol judge’s desk, they told Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday night (March 5 ...

Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie. Wright, 17, flirted with Underwood, performed a duet with Bryan and prompted a standing ovation from Richie, a fellow Alabama native. It was an impressive ...

HOLLYWOOD -- Two decades after she won the title, Carrie Underwood returns "home" to "American Idol" - this time as a judge alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. "They're probably going to get ...