Future Stars Born On American Idol 2026 Week 1 Auditions!

American Idol is back and better than ever in 2026 with its 24th season! In this first episode, you will laugh, cry, and ultimately be amazed. Sit back, relax, and watch these future stars' auditions light up the room.

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00:00 Teaser
00:17 Lainey Grace – “Honest” by Kyndal Inskeep
05:30 Kyndal Inskeep – “Prayer Of A Trying Daughter” (original song)
07:58 Jayson Arendt – “Fire Away” by Chris Stapleton
12:22 Genevieve Heyward – “Magic Man” by Heart
16:02 Brooks Rosser – “Your Place at My Place” by Joshua Slone/ “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” by Bob Dylan
23:06 Tate Emmons – “Hard Fought Hallelujah” by Brandon Lake
28:24 Jesse Findling – “In The Stars” by Benson Boone
34:07 Daniel Stallworth – “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey
35:17 Luke Bryan & Brad Paisley – Prank
39:00 Ricky Boyce - "Simple Man"
39:32 Brianna Yancey
39:56 Jacquie Lee - "I Put A Spell On You"
40:38 Bryant Thomas – “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” by Phil Collins
46:50 Keyla Richardson – “Glitter In the Air” by P!nk
52:43 Brock Ryne - "Sherry" by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
53:49 Jewels, Josiah Dyer - "My Way" by Frank Sinatra
55:45 Lucas Leon – “Fall In Love Someday” (original song)
59:26 Khloe Grace – “Forever 13” (original song)

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