Perez Hilton — Definitely not the best way to make a first impression on the American Idol judges! As the show was cycling through dozens of hopefuls during Sunday night's episode on ABC, one contestant stepped up to the mic and was asked by judge Luke Bryan about ... more info

TMZ — Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan can learn a thing or two from their rivals Adam, Blake, Alicia and Kelly ... and that's according to an "American Idol" winner! Nick Fradiani -- who won season 14 in 2015 -- watched… more info

Perez Hilton — Is it just us, or do a LOT of people watch American Idol to see the absurd wanna-be contestants rejected early in the very first episodes?? Because if Katy Perry's recent comments are to be believed, it sure sounds like this season's American Idol ju... more info

Detroit Free Press — ABC's exhumation of 'Idol,' which premieres Sunday with judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, is a triumph of branding over creativity.             more info

ET Online — On Wednesday, the Academy of Country Music revealed the first group of music superstars who will rock the stage when this year's show airs live on April 15. more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The country superstar headlines the ballpark Sept. 1. Special guest is Sam Hunt. more info

Topix — Ron Bultongez of Plano and Harper Grace of McKinney will be featured on the premiere of the reality TV singing competition on ABC at 7 p.m. They will audition in front of an all-star judging panel that includes Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richi... more info

Detroit Free Press — "American Idol" posted an extended clip of Detroit Lions WR Marvin Jones' audition before musical superstars Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.             more info

Detroit Free Press — The country star will play the Detroit Lions' home for the third time, as he wraps up a run of North American stadiums in 2018.             more info

Mjsbigblog — WATCH: Luke Bryan paid tribute to fellow American Idol judge Lionel Richie at the Kennedy Center Honors. X Factor's Leona Lewis and Stevie Wonder also performed. The post Luke Bryan, Leona Lewis Sing Lionel Richie Kennedy Center Honors (VIDEO) appear... more info