Well, it's official! ABC confirmed Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie WILL be judges on the upcoming season of American Idol.
Luke and Lionel join Katy Perry on the panel.
Luke says, “I’m excited at the chance to help some deserving artists reach their dreams. To be in a position in my career to help facilitate this along with the other judges is just a complete honor. It’s gonna be a blast!”
Lionel adds, “As a singer, songwriter and producer, I feel I can bring a great deal of experience to the table. It’s going to be so much fun!”
The three judges will appear together on ABC's Good Morning America on October 4th.