Season 8 of America Idol premiered on ABC Sunday, March 9. The show airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET. American Idol airs live on ABC and will stream the following day on Hulu.

Watch the electrifying American Idol Season 8 premiere opening featuring Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Ryan Seacrest! Titled An Idol to Remember, this unforgettable kickoff reintroduces the powerhouse that is Carrie Underwood and launches the season in grand style—straight from the top of the iconic Empire State Building!

This week, the beloved reality singing competition "American Idol" will return to screens around the world. Here's what to know about Season 23's premiere.

Season 23 of “American Idol” premieres on ABC on Sunday, March 9, at 8 p.m. EST. The new episodes will mark Carrie Underwood’s first season as a judge. She won season 4 of “American Idol” in 2005 before going on to have a successful music career, winning eight Grammys to date.

Will Brajawn Upshaw’s performance of 'Lovely' be enough to earn a Golden Ticket to Hollywood?

"American Idol" is airing the second episode of its 23rd season, which will be the first with Carrie Underwood, on Sunday, March 16 at 8 p.m.