American Idol has been the premiere singing competition since 2002. Originally airing on Fox before journeying over to ABC for a revival, American Idol has made superstar music artists over the course of its twenty-two seasons. This upcoming season marks the first major change for the ABC-produced program, as Katy Perry has left the panel. With the announcement of former winner, Carrie Underwood joining Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie as the Season 23 judges, the upcoming season will feel much like a trip to the Grand Ol' Opry.
American Idol has a history of making superstars. The beauty of the program is that no matter the style of music the American Idol hopefuls lean into, they have the ability to showcase their skills on one of the grandest stages in the world. What makes American Idol special is it's not the judges deciding who the winner is. It's the voting public. Yes, American Idol is essentially a popularity contest. So it's not always going to be the best vocalist or artist with the greatest star power who ends up victorious. Sometimes it's the person who the voting public prefers. Throughout the twenty-two seasons of American Idol , America has proven they love country music acts.
The "I Kissed a Girl" singer had an emotional reaction to her exit from the reality competition series after seven seasons as a judge.
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