Music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, as well as Emmy-winning producer Ryan Seacrest as host are returning for season 3 on ABC.
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Famed multimedia personality Bobby Bones will return to his role as in-house mentor.
In the highly anticipated premiere episode, viewers will embark on a nation-wide journey across Savannah, Georgia; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles, California; and Sunriver, Oregon, where the show's iconic judge auditions will surprise audiences with never-before-seen twists.
Those auditioning for the coveted ticket to Hollywood include Just Sam, a subway performer from Harlem who gives one of the most emotional auditions in "Idol" history.
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Alisa Ermolaev, who grew up in Queens, is also competing. She's an actress model who has appeared on a number of TV shows.
Don't miss the premiere of "American Idol" on Sunday night at 8:00 p.m. on Channel 7!