James Taylor will mentor the Top 14 on “American Idol” on the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” episode. “American Idol” airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 27, on ABC. LIVE STREAM: Fans can watch ABC without cable on fuboTV and DirecTV Stream, both of which have FREE TRIALS.

With the live shows underway for American Idol season 23, it's time for the show to begin its themed nights to spice up the competition. The April 27 episode will be quite an eventful one, as contestants take on the world of rock music for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night.

The 2025 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will be announced on a live episode of American Idol on Sunday (April 27). Show host Ryan Seacrest will make the eagerly awaited announcement. James Taylor,