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.

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

Carrie’s experience as a contestant is both an advantage and a challenge. She won American Idol in 2005 and knows exactly ...

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

An insider alleged that the 'American Idol' Season 23 crew was told not to discuss Carrie Underwood's inauguration ...

Carrie saying yes to so many unqualified contestants ... The first episode of auditions saw Underwood, Richie, and Bryan watching contestants sing in Los Angeles, New York, and Nashville.

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

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

Carrie Underwood replaced Katy Perry as the judge of 'American Idol' after the 'Roar' singer announced that she was leaving the show to focus on her career (Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: ...

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 ...