Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie join judges panel for ABC's 'American Idol'Say hello (is it me you're looking for?) to your new "American Idol" judges.

Country singer Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie will officially be joining the judges table when "American Idol" makes its debut on ABC, the network has confirmed.

The two join previously announced judge Katy Perry and returning host Ryan Seacrest.

"I'm so excited and proud to announce that I will be one of the three judges on ABC's 'American Idol,'" Bryan said in a video posted to his social media account confirming the news.

In his video, Bryan called Richie his "hero."