"American Idol Returns with Unprecedented Twist"
The wait is over for aspiring musicians as American Idol kicks off its 24th season, bringing a fresh spin to the classic competition format. On Monday night, hopefuls will embark on their journey, guided by the returning panel of judges: Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie.
In a bold move, this season features an "American Idol University" twist, with contestants attending Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee for part of the journey. The university's Music Business program will serve as the backdrop for Hollywood week, which, surprisingly, is now held in Music City rather than Hollywood, California.
As contestants navigate their way through the competition, they'll have the opportunity to learn from industry experts and hone their craft alongside peers vying for a coveted spot on the iconic show. In a nod to the educational aspect of Idol University, Luke Bryan quipped that while he'd be willing to miss ten days of class, attendees should still aim to make it to the final.
The American Idol team has clearly innovated this season's format, adding an extra layer of depth and immersion for contestants. This year's premiere will air on ABC Monday night at 8 p.m. EST, with subsequent episodes available on Hulu and Disney+ the following day.
The wait is over for aspiring musicians as American Idol kicks off its 24th season, bringing a fresh spin to the classic competition format. On Monday night, hopefuls will embark on their journey, guided by the returning panel of judges: Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie.
In a bold move, this season features an "American Idol University" twist, with contestants attending Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee for part of the journey. The university's Music Business program will serve as the backdrop for Hollywood week, which, surprisingly, is now held in Music City rather than Hollywood, California.
As contestants navigate their way through the competition, they'll have the opportunity to learn from industry experts and hone their craft alongside peers vying for a coveted spot on the iconic show. In a nod to the educational aspect of Idol University, Luke Bryan quipped that while he'd be willing to miss ten days of class, attendees should still aim to make it to the final.
The American Idol team has clearly innovated this season's format, adding an extra layer of depth and immersion for contestants. This year's premiere will air on ABC Monday night at 8 p.m. EST, with subsequent episodes available on Hulu and Disney+ the following day.
- having the contestants attend Belmont University in Nashville is a genius move! It's not just about finding talent, it's also about giving them a solid foundation in music business and helping them develop their skills. And I love how they're incorporating industry experts into the mix 
. It's gonna be so interesting to see how this format plays out and if it helps bring back some of that classic Idol magic 
. Plus, Music City is always a great backdrop for inspiration 
... can't wait to watch this season unfold! 
. Idk about me being skeptical but will def tune in to see how it all goes down 
. And what's up with Hollywood week being moved to Nashville? I get it, Music City has its charm, but I'm gonna miss old-school Hollywood glamour 
. Still, I'm hyped for some fresh talent and maybe a few unexpected surprises – fingers crossed! 
like what's next? Are we gonna have to pay off their student loans after they win? idk if it's a good idea, but at least it'll be interesting to see how they pull it off 
and why Hollywood week is now in Music City? seems suspicious, might be some hidden agenda there...
The university twist is kinda cool tho, I guess it'll be interesting to see how contestants balance school with the whole singing thing. Not sure if they'll get any real-world experience though, that's what internships are for, right? 
The Music City move is a nice touch too - who doesn't love Nashville? It's gonna be hella lit with the Belmont University backdrop!
can't wait to see the contestants in action on monday, might just have to rewatch it multiple times after that 
Maybe they could create a show bible or something? 
Would love to see some behind-the-scenes peeks at the contestants' daily lives in Nashville too. And have they thought about creating a contestant blog or social media channel for each one? It would be so cool to get a more personal look at what's going on behind the scenes! 
and learning from music industry folks is super on point 
. but 10 days of class? luke bryan's joke might be a bit of an exaggeration 
. but i guess it's cool that they're incorporating a music school thingy, might actually make it more interesting