As we gear up and countdown until the return of American Idol, our judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie are hanging out, shootin the sh**, and gettin’ ready for the first wave of auditions!

While on set, Lionel Richie, one of Luke Bryan’s musical influences, offered up some music lessons on the piano!

A little bit later the lessons continued! Now Luke Bryan got a little frustrated, but Lionel reminded him the playing the guitar is a lot sexier!

Play that funky music Country Boy!

~ Ryan

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