‘American Idol’: Gene Simmons and Meghan Trainor announced as mentors for ‘Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’ and ‘Billboard #1 Hits’ episodes

ABC has announced two superstar guests will appear on Season 22 of “American Idol” next week. On Sunday’s “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night,” the 2024 inductees will be announced live by host Ryan Seacrest and judge Lionel Richie (who is an inductee himself). Gene Simmons of the band KISS will serve as a mentor the the Top 14 as they prepare to sing songs from some of America’s most iconic artists.

Nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2024 are Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Eric B. & Rakim, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Jane’s Addiction, Kool & The Gang, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis, Sinead O’Connor, Ozzy Osbourne, Sade and A Tribe Called Quest.

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On Monday, April 22, Meghan Trainor will mentor the Top 12 as they belt out some of music’s biggest chart-toppers on “Billboard #1 Hits Night.” Two artists will go home each night based on America’s vote, leaving 10 artists vying for the 2024 title.

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“American Idol,” the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returned to airwaves in its regular time slot on Sunday, March 17 (8:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC). Helping determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest returns to the beloved competition series for the show’s seventh season on ABC and 22nd overall. Previous mentors so far this season include Grammy winner Tori Kelly and Jelly Roll.

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