"American Idol" judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood are returning for the hit music competition series' 24th season, its ninth season on ABC and Hulu. The trio shared the announcement in a YouTube video Monday.

Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie & Carrie Underwood all back for Season 9; Ryan Seacrest expected to join them. Plus, audition information.

Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood are both returning to the judges table when the reality singing competition returns next spring.The show announced all three judges from Season 23 will be returning for the next installment with a fun back-to-school themed promotional video on social media.