American Idol season 23 is almost here! How and when to watch the premiere tonight on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu. Get all the details here!

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Season 23 of “American Idol” premieres on ABC on Sunday, March 9, at 8 p.m. EST. The new episodes will mark Carrie Underwood’s first season as a judge. She won season 4 of “American Idol” in 2005 before going on to have a successful music career, winning eight Grammys to date.

Returning judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are joined by country music star Carrie Underwood for this season of American Idol, which airs Sunday, March 9 on ABC at 8/7c.

ABC said that on March 2, viewers will meet the judging panel - Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and new judge, Carrie Underwood. Host is Ryan Seacrest. Underwood, who is replacing Katy Perry, was the season four winner of “American Idol” in 2005. She has won eight Grammy Awards. The preview also will include auditions.

Carrie Underwood was the obvious pick to join the judging panel after Katy Perry's exit, according to 'American Idol showrunner

ABC will air exclusive “American Idol” auditions on March 2, following the Oscars, featuring Carrie Underwood as a judge. The season premiere is set for March 9 on ABC.

Baylee Littrell, who was identified on screen as a 21-year-old college student from Alpharetta, Georgia, previously released a country song in 2018. Last month, he teased his “Idol” audition on Instagram, encouraging fans to tune in for the season premiere. “Bubba I can’t wait!!!!! Good Luck we’re all counting on you hahaha,” Brian commented.