Beginning this season, she’ll be replaced by “American Idol” Season 4 winner and country music superstar Carrie Underwood. It’s not the first time the former winner has returned to “Idol ...

When Katy Perry announced her departure from “American Idol,” Carrie Underwood was the obvious pick to join the judging panel, according to showrunner Megan Michaels Wolflick, saying “all ...

Tonight, Carrie Underwood made her American Idol debut with lots of tears. To be fair, she comes by that deeper well of compassion honestly. Even after 20 years, a Vegas residency, and multiple Gr ...

On Sunday, Carrie Underwood makes her debut as a judge on “American Idol” during the program’s Season 23 premiere. But 21 years ago, the acclaimed country singer was on the other side of the ...

In 2008, Fisher met Carrie Underwood backstage at one of her concerts at the suggestion of Underwood’s bass player, Mark Childers. The 16-time ACM Award winner has admitted to some early ...

See all the latest news and photos about country music singer Carrie Underwood. The former American Idol winner's rise to fame has been stratospheric and she has won multiple awards to cement her ...

Almost two decades after appearing on “American Idol,” in her early 20s, Carrie Underwood is reflecting on the show that launched her music career and the one she is now set to make a big return.

Country music star Carrie Underwood is all set to return to the show where it all began for her. The 2005 American idol winner will replace Katy Perry as one of the judges on the show's 23rd season ...

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