· watch carrie underwood, luke bryan, lionel richie and more perform faith-centric songs on american idol season 23. Did american idol have a songs of faith episode on easter day? Join host ryan seacrest and judges luke bryan, lionel richie, and carrie underwood for a three-hour event titled songs of faith. · watch carrie underwood, jelly roll, brandon lake, and cece winans perform on the songs of faith episode of american idol. The show will also feature gospel icons, worship sessions and the remaining contestants singing for a spot in the next round. In addition to unveiling the first voting results of season 23, the three-hour episode will feature faith-filled performances from the contestants and celebrity guests. · watch the idol top 20 perform faith-inspired songs and guest stars like cece winans and jelly roll on april 20. On april 20, american idol will present a three-hour songs of faith special, where all 20 contestants perform worship and gospel songs. The episode featured special guests like jelly roll, cece winans, and carrie underwood, who fought for the show to go through with it. When does american idol celebrate easter? · easter sunday is quickly approaching and oklahoma native carrie underwood is teaming up with her american idol team to present a special for the holiday. · for the first time in its history, “american idol” will air a “songs of faith” special in honor of easter sunday — . Will american idol have a songs of faith special? Who is performing on american idol easter special? · watch the top five performances from the 23rd seasons top 20 contestants who sang faith-filled songs on easter sunday. · american idol is set to air a special easter sunday, april 20 on abc. The show featured christian music from the contestants, judges, and special guests, reflecting the influence of underwood and the easter season. Judges luke bryan, lionel richie and carrie underwood also sing in the three-hour songs of faith episode.