“American Idol” recap: Brian McKnight, Katharine McPhee, and more join for solos and duets

ABC/Eric McCandlessAmerican Idol is back — and they’ve brought some friends. Sunday’s episode marked the first show where the remaining contestants performed in front of a live studio audience. Not only that, but judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan have officially handed over the reins to America to vote and decide who will become the next American Idol.  Of the […]