Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan join ''American Idol''

Los Angeles

, Sep 30 (PTI) Veteran singer

Lionel Richie

and country star Luke Bryan have joined

American Idol

reboot as judges. The pair join Katy Perry just as auditions are getting underway, reported

Entertainment Weekly

.

"I am very excited to be joining Katy, Luke, and

Ryan

on American Idol. As a singer, songwriter, and producer, I feel I can bring a great deal of experience to the table. It s going to be so much fun!" Richie said in a statement. "I'm excited at the chance to help some deserving artists reach their dreams. To be in a position in my career to help facilitate this along with the other judges is just a complete honour. It's gonna be a blast!" said Bryan.

Perry, Richie, and

Bryan

will make their first appearance as a trio on "Good Morning America" on October 4.