A date has been announced for the second Idol Gives Back charity show.

The fundraiser will air on April 9, with a line-up that's yet to be announced. Last season's huge American Idol event of this nature raise $75 million for United States and African charities. It was viewed as a monumental success.

Get ready for the new season of American Idol on January 15!

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