Carrie Underwood has made a name for herself in music since winning American Idol in 2005, but her impressive career and past ...

A special preview episode introducing Carrie Underwood as a judge was watched by 5.9 million viewers, which is higher than ...

ABC’s American Idol Season 23 welcomes season 4 winner Carrie Underwood as Katy Perry’s replacement. Underwood is known as one of the most successful winners of the reality TV competition series.

ABC's American Idol returned for a brand new season on Sunday, with a very familiar face behind the judge's table: Carrie Underwood .

Carrie Underwood joined the 'American Idol' judging panel after Katy Perry's exit from the show (@abc/Screengrab, American Idol/YouTube) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'American Idol' kicked off Season 23 ...

Carrie Underwood was the obvious pick to join the judging panel after Katy Perry's exit, according to 'American Idol showrunner ...

Katy Perry is reportedly 'disappointed' in ticket sales for her new tour after leaving 'American Idol.' Here's what an ...

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Several 'American Idol' hopefuls performed Carrie Underwood's hits when the country star joined the judging panel for season ...

However, there were plenty of Perry defenders, too ... a judge for seven seasons alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Carrie saying yes to so many unqualified contestants..

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