With help from judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across Los Angeles, Nashville, and the judges’ very own hometowns to find the next singing sensation.

Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie join host Ryan Seacrest for a special walk down memory lane in their hometowns while auditions in search of the most talented singers and musicians continue.

Talented hopefuls inch one step closer to Hollywood stardom as they audition for the judges. Viewers glimpse into the judges' own beginnings with memorable trips to their hometowns.

The judges share where their own dreams began with trips to their hometowns, bringing heart, laughter, and antics to another round of auditions in search of the next American Idol.

The stakes are high in the final round of auditions for the judges, as aspiring superstars perform in hopes of advancing to Hollywood Week and becoming the next American Idol.

It's Hollywood Week, and the pressure is on for Idol finalists, with only one chance to perform for the judges. Who will survive the biggest cut in Idol history?

The competition narrows during the final showcase round for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie, deciding who will earn a coveted spot in the Top 24 and compete for America's vote.