The search is still on for the next
American Idol
but, before continuing with auditions, Sunday's episode took a
trip down memory lane
, recollecting how two modern-day superstars,
Carrie Underwood
and
Gabby Barrett
, got their start on the show.
As judges
Katy Perry
,
Lionel Richie
, and
Luke Bryan
embark on their quest to find the next big star, they are hopeful that they'll stumble upon a contestant with a future so bright they'll be able to say "we knew you when" -- and by the end of the episode, they just may have found it.
Here are some highlights:
Laila Mach