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AMERICAN IDOL – “901 (Auditions)” – Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan welcome the newest class of hopefuls to Idol University in Nashville, where future stars take their first steps toward becoming the next American Idol. MONDAY, JAN. 26 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) LIONEL RICHIE, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, LUKE BRYAN (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images) Disney via Getty Images It’s already time for American Idol. Yes, the show is returning in January, despite previous seasons typically premiering in February or March. That’s not the only change this season — there’s also a new release schedule, competition round, voting method and Hollywood Week isn’t taking place in Los Angeles. Season 24 officially kicks off Monday, Jan. 26, following Jamal Roberts’s win last spring. Ryan Seacrest, who’s hosted the show for more than two decades, returns alongside judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Former winner Underwood joined the panel last season after Katy Perry left to focus on her music career. ForbesWho Is Replacing Katy Perry On ‘American Idol?’ Carrie Underwood Reclaims Her RootsBy Monica Mercuri During the pre-taped auditions, hopefuls from across the country will showcase their vocal skills for the judges. The auditions kicked off Tuesday, Aug. 26, and took place in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., throughout August and September. However, once the live shows begin, the public will be able to vote for their favorite singers. For the first time, viewers will also be able to vote via social media, in addition to traditional methods such as texting and voting through the American Idol app. The exact details are still being ironed out by ABC. “We want to make it as easy as possible for people to vote for their favorites, weigh in from their couch with their second screen, in real…

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