The popular singing competition is back with a familiar face, as former winner Carrie Underwood swaps the mic for the judge's chair.

Carrie Underwood got emotional in the trailer for Season 23 of American Idol. Underwood — who came under fire for performing at President Donald Trump's inauguration last week — is now making headlines for her new role on the iconic singing competition,

The country music superstar went viral after a technical glitch threatened to derail her rendition of America The Beautiful

Carrie Underwood handled a musical mishap at the inauguration of President Trump like a pro, improvising and singing a cappella after the soundtrack didn't play.

The “American Idol” Season 4 winner sang “America the Beautiful” a cappella on Monday after an awkward silence due to an audio malfunction.

Underwood received backlash on social media as soon as her performance at the event was announced. One fan wrote on X: “ Carrie Underwood is [performing] at Trump’s inauguration so I’m blocking her on all apps and boycotting all her music.”

Carrie Underwood sang “America the Beautiful” a cappella at Donald Trump ‘s swearing-in ceremony during Monday’s 2025 inauguration. The singer was dressed in a sleeveless midi dress with a small, draped collar and light ruching down the front.

Katy Perry says she misses American Idol co-judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie but supports Carrie Underwood as her replacement, calling it a perfect choice for the show.

Alexandra Kay delivered a stunning rendition of an emotional Carrie Underwood ballad in a new video she posted on Thursday (January 30). Kay, a rising country star who delivered her debut full-length album,

In a new promotional video premiering exclusively with PEOPLE on Monday, Jan. 27, fans get a glimpse at the contestants who have a shot at becoming the next 'American Idol.'

Carrie, 41, sang a rendition of America The Beautiful on January 20 in Washington DC and looked stunning in a fitted midi-dress which highlighted her slender figure.