Darius Rucker to Perform as Part of Star-Studded Lineup on Season Finale of “American Idol”

Darius Rucker to Perform as Part of Star-Studded Lineup on Season Finale of “American Idol”

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey  |  May 17, 2018

Darius Rucker will perform live on the season finale of American Idol on May 21.

The two-night finale, which begins on May 20, will also feature performances by judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, as well as Bebe Rexha, Gary Clark Jr., Nick Jonas + Mustard, Patti LaBelle, Yolanda Adams, Kermit the Frog and the Top 10 Idol finalists.

Gabby Barrett, Caleb Lee Hutchinson and Maddie Poppe will compete for the Idol crown during the two-part finale, airing on ABC on May 20 at 7 p.m. CT and May 21 at 8 p.m CT.

photo by Jason Simanek

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