‘American Idol’ Gives ABC a Ratings Win With Best Performance Since Season Premiere

ABC is singing a happy tune as Monday’s ratings roll in. The network’s decision to move American Idol from Los Angeles to Nashville, Tennessee, for Hollywood Week appears to have paid off, drawing the curiosity of music lovers and reality TV fans alike. The shift helped the long-running talent competition deliver its strongest ratings performance since the season premiere, giving the franchise a much-needed surge of momentum at a pivotal point in the competition. On February 23, American Idol left La La Land behind for the show’s pivotal Hollywood Week and shifted gears to Music City for the first part of Hollywood Week. As 127 contestants prepare to get…