'American Idol,' the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns to airwaves for Season 9 on ABC. Helping determine who America will ultimately vote to become the next singing sensation is music industry forces and superstar judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, and Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts the beloved competition series. Watch the 'American Idol' season premiere MON JAN 26 on ABC and Stream on Hulu