Kimi never got to hear his Mom sing due to her illness taking over her body after he was born. Kimi had to leave Kosovo to chase his dream, and he chose to come to IDOL. Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie put their hearts into coaching him through two songs to get his golden ticket!

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AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC.

American Idol 2024

Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Awardwinning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, for the historic 22nd season.