| American Idol | |
|---|---|
| Season 13 | |
 | |
| Hosted by | Ryan Seacrest |
| Judges | Harry Connick Jr. Jennifer Lopez Keith Urban |
| Winner | Caleb Johnson |
| Runner-up | Jena Irene |
| Finals venue | Nokia Theatre L.A. Live |
| Release | |
| Original network | Fox |
| Original release | January 15 – May 21, 2014 |
| Season chronology | |
The thirteenth season of American Idol, styled as American Idol XIII, premiered on the Fox television network on January 15, 2014.[1] Ryan Seacrest returned as host for his thirteenth season. Keith Urban was the only judge from the twelfth season to return. Former judge Jennifer Lopez, who returned after a one-season absence, and Harry Connick Jr. both joined the judging panel following the departures of Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, and Nicki Minaj, although Jackson remained as a mentor, replacing Jimmy Iovine.
On May 21, Caleb Johnson was announced the winner, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. Other notable contestants from this season included Remi Wolf and Queen Naija.
- ^ Taylor, Frances (October 25, 2013). "'American Idol' new season premiere date announced by Fox". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2013.