Season 23 of American Idol is already carving a bold path, with Carrie Underwood returning as the first alum judge, two decades after her Season 4 win, and Jelly Roll stepping into a pioneering role as the show’s first “Artist in Residence” starting April 7. Hollywood Week unfolds on April 6, narrowing the field, followed by the debut of the “Head-to-Head” round on April 7, setting the stage for something extraordinary. That something arrives on April 20, when Idol unveils its first-ever “Songs of Faith” special—a three-hour Easter Sunday event that digs into the holiday’s spiritual core. Brandon Lake leads a powerhouse lineup, joined by Jelly Roll and gospel icon CeCe Winans, with Idol alums Roman Collins and The Brown Four rounding out the guest roster. The Top 20 contestants will perform faith-inspired songs, and in a rare twist, judges Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan will take the stage themselves, amplifying the night’s resonance.

Airing Sundays and Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, this season is building to a moment that’s less about competition and more about meaning—Idol reimagining itself through faith and music. For the full scoop, check out PEOPLE’s exclusive reveal here. What comes next after this historic special? I’m already hooked.