Jelly Roll will be the first-ever artist-in-residence on "American Idol" on ABC. The new season starts on March 9, 2025. Jelly will join during Hollywood Week. In this file photo, he performs last season on the show when he served as a mentor to contestants. Disney

Alabama had eight contenders including two that made the Top 10. Our first look at the new season comes with a March 2 preview.

Disney/Eric McCandless The search for a brand-new American Idol is about to begin. Season 23 of ABC's singing competition show is returning this March with season 4 winner Carrie Underwood serving as a judge for the very first time.

American Idol viewers will see a few changes when the show returns next month. Katy Perry exited last season, and while some hoped Jelly Roll would be sitting at the judges’ table, that isn’t the case.