ABC’s newly revamped AMERICAN IDOL kicked off judge auditions in New York City this week. Grammy and Emmy nominated Katy Perry, country music superstar Luke Bryan and music icon Lionel Richie, along with host Ryan Seacrest, were on hand.
At its new home on ABC, “American Idol” will continue to be a force in the television landscape, reaching every corner of the country in its search for the next great music sensation.
When “American Idol” debuted in the U.S., the series revolutionized television, pioneering the reality-competition genre and holding an unmatched record for being the highest-rated series for nearly a decade. The series also ushered in second-screen audience participation, being the first to introduce text-based and mobile voting. The “Idol” format has taken on original versions in 55 countries around the world, and “American Idol” itself has played to a worldwide audience of over 460 million across 53 countries. At its new home on ABC, “American Idol” will continue to be a force in the television landscape, reaching every corner of the country in its search for the next great music sensation.
AMERICAN IDOL will debut in 2018.
