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Consider this your post-Idol check-in at CMA Fest! #americanidol

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AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, premieres Jan 26 on ABC and stream on Hulu.

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Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series.