Russell, the granddaughter of country music legend Loretta Lynn, is still figuring out the next steps in her music career following the show, and that recently took a backseat when she announced that she was expecting a child with fellow singer Tyler Ward.

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

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Jelly Roll has sealed a deal to join this upcoming season of ABC’s “American Idol” as the show’s first-ever “artist in residence.” According to the network, the Nashville artist will join the show during its “Hollywood Week” episodes,

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

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.