{"id":15365,"date":"2026-03-22T15:38:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T15:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=15365"},"modified":"2026-03-22T15:38:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T15:38:32","slug":"american-idol-reveals-the-air-time-for-the-songs-of-faith-night-which-will-decide-the-top-12-contestants-to-advance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=15365","title":{"rendered":"American Idol reveals the air time for the \u201cSongs of Faith\u201d night, which will decide the Top 12 contestants to advance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cAmerican Idol\u201d has officially announced that the \u201cSongs of Faith\u201d theme night will return this season on Monday, March 30, 2026, giving fans a pivotal look at which contestants will advance to the Top 12.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s episode will run two hours, slightly shorter than last season\u2019s three-hour broadcast, but producers promise it will be just as intense, emotional, and unmissable.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wlos.com\/resources\/media2\/16x9\/1920\/986\/center\/90\/b442b47f-f0a5-42f6-a9e7-b5173b296ad5-98fa969d62c24b4abffbb4bb3881ee53.png\" alt=\"Local singer performs on 'American Idol,' set to perform today in  Weaverville\" \/><\/p>\n<p>During the episode, contestants will perform songs that are personally meaningful and inspiring, showcasing their faith and connection to the music.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, guest artists like CeCe Winans and Brandon Lake helped elevate the performances, and while this year\u2019s guest stars haven\u2019t been announced yet, viewers can expect a similarly moving experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/.image\/w_2560,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_4:3\/ODowMDAwMDAwMDAxNzY1NDY4\/american-idol-2026-ryan-seacrest-180848_1587_v1.jpg?arena_f_auto\" alt=\"American Idol' 2026: Who Went Home Last Night and Who Made It Through to  the Top 14? - Parade\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan may also deliver special solo performances, following their standout moments in 2025, Underwood\u2019s rendition of \u201cHow Great Thou Art,\u201d Richie\u2019s \u201cEternity,\u201d and Bryan\u2019s \u201cJesus \u2018Bout My Kids\u201d were among the highlights that season.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entertainmentnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/carrie-underwood-12.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"Carrie Underwood\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The night will begin with the Top 14 contestants, determined by viewer votes over the previous two weeks. They will perform live for the judges and the audience, aiming to impress and secure enough votes to move forward.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/countrynow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hannah-Harper-4.jpg\" alt=\"Hannah Harper Steps Outside Comfort Zone, Wins Over 'American Idol' Judges  With Show-Stopping Performance - Country Now\" \/><\/p>\n<p>By the end of the evening, host Ryan Seacrest will announce the Top 12, making this episode both a celebration of faith-driven music and a high-stakes turning point in the competition.<\/p>\n<p>Fans can expect a mix of powerful vocals, emotional storytelling, and stage presence, making it a night that combines inspiration with the thrill of live competition, truly a broadcast that viewers won\u2019t be able to take their eyes off.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cAmerican Idol\u201d has officially announced that the \u201cSongs of Faith\u201d theme night will return this season on Monday, March 30, 2026, giving fans a pivotal look at&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15366,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15365","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=15365"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15365\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15367,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15365\/revisions\/15367"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/15366"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=15365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=15365"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=15365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}