As part of your 2025 TV premiere schedule, American Idol made its return on March 9th, along with longtime judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. However, a new addition to the competition series was beloved Idol winner,

Carrie Underwood is a judge on American Idolnow, and she recently joined a contestant singing Korn and Drowning Pool classics during his audition. The country vocalist became a superstar after winning the fourth season of American Idol back in 2005.

But this year will feel a little different with Katy Perry stepping down. Perry has served as a judge since the series was rebooted in Season 16. After Season 22, Perry turned her attention to releasing music and touring.

Carrie Underwood is set to make her return to American Idol as a judge on the upcoming season 23, but an industry expert has warned her to avoid speaking about politics after she received criticism fo

Carrie Underwood's debut as an American Idol judge took an emotional turn when a heartfelt audition left her wiping away tears.

On March 9, Season 23 of American Idol premiered on ABC. The episode also marked the "Before He Cheats" crooner's debut as a judge alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬

Carrie Underwood was given an iconic new nickname by fans as she made her judging debut on American Idol. American Idol kicked off its 23rd season Sunday night, bringing a fresh wave of talent and a major shake-up at the judges' table.

Underwood sang "America the Beautiful" a cappella at Trump's second inauguration after some technical difficulties. "I can just sing it," she told the production team at the time,

Underwood's performance experienced technical difficulties, leading her to sing a cappella. She asked the attendees to join in. "You know the words," she said. Michaels Wolflick p