Chick-Fil-A Worker Lainey Grace Gets The Surprise of a Lifetime! - American Idol 2026

Try not to cry watching Kyndal Inskeep listen to Lainey Grace sing her original song! 16-year-old Lainey has an undeniable sound, but will the American Idol judges think she's ready for Hollywood Week in Music City? 📺 New season, new night! Watch American Idol EVERY MONDAY at 8/7c on ABC and next day on Hulu! See more of American Idol 2026 on our official site: http://www.americanidol.com Facebook: facebook.com/AmericanIdol Twitter: twitter.com/americanidol Instagram: instagram.com/americanidol/ TikTok: tiktok.com/americanidol AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, premieres Jan 26 on ABC and stream on Hulu. American Idol 2026 #AmericanIdol Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series.