American Idol 2024 Auditions. This year marks the fourth year in a row “idol” is holding auditions virtually, reaching all 50 states and washington, d.c. 'american idol' viewers saw lionel richie, katy perry and luke bryan give kyra waits a standing ovation after her emotional 2024 season audition.

American idol season 4 winner and country music superstar carrie underwood will take katy perry’s place as a judge alongside lionel richie and luke bryan. ‘american idol’ announced return of judges katy perry, lionel richie and luke bryan and the dates for next season’s ‘idol across america’ auditions.