Luke Bryan, a judge on this season of American Idol, impressed with a performance on Sunday’s broadcast. He joins Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood on the panel. While Bryan hasn’t disclosed his political views,

Carrie Underwood may have won American Idol years ago, but stepping into the judge's seat has come with a learning curve. Luckily for the new judge, her fellow co-stars, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie,

Returning judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are joined by country music star Carrie Underwood for this season of American Idol, which airs Sunday, March 9 on ABC at 8/7c.