Featuring host Ryan Seacrest, center and new judges Mariah Carey, second from left, Nicki Minaj, second from right, and Keith Urban, right, along with returning judge Randy Jackson, the 12th season of "America Idol" begins with the exciting two-night premiere Wednesday, January 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Thursday, Jan. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). (George Holz/Courtesy FOX/MCT)
