Sonny Tennet wowed the 'American Idol' judges when he performed a cover of one of Lionel Richie's songs during his audition.

Lionel Richie recounts the improbable one night recording of "We Are the World." The charity hit was released 40 years ago today.

Returning judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are joined by country music star Carrie Underwood for this season of American Idol, which airs Sunday, March 9 on ABC at 8/7c.

Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan talk 'American Idol' season 23 on 'The Tonight Show' in N.Y.C., plus Amanda Seyfried and more. From London to Paris and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to.

"American Idol" returns to television with a new season on Sunday, March 9. Here's what to know about the two-hour premiere and how to watch it.

You have to have at least one nice judge, though, right?

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) that newcomer Carrie Underwood is already shaking things up just one week into her tenure.

Carrie Underwood had a few bad habits during American Idol contestants' auditions that her co-stars called out.

The country star is experiencing a full-circle moment, joining Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on the judging panel for the 23rd season of the show.