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Carrie Underwood experienced a full-sacre moment last month when she returned to “American Idol” as a judge 20 years after being selected as the winner of the hit-singing competition show.
42-year-old country star He joined Lionel Richie and Luke Brian on the Jury Committee along with longtime host Ryan Seacrest, the 23rd season of “American Idol,” which premiered on March 9th.
When Underwood was a contestant for the fourth season of 2005’s “American Idol,” Judge Simon Cowell shared bold predictions about the future of Muscogee, Oklahoma and Native.
“Carrie, you’re not just a beat girl. You’re a beater,” he said, “only” after the aspiring country singer played the rock band Hart hit.

Carrie Underwood experienced a full-sacre moment last month when she returned to “American Idol” as a judge 20 years after being selected as the winner of the hit-singing competition show. (Getty)
“American Idol” Judge Carrie Underwood admits that bringing faith to Hollywood is “hard”
“I make predictions. I’ll not only win this show, I’ll sell more records than previous idol winners.”
Cowell’s prophecy was fulfilled after Underwood declared the winner of Season 4, and she sold more than 85 million records than any other record. “American Idol” The winner so far.

When Underwood was a contestant for the fourth season of 2005’s “American Idol,” Judge Simon Cowell shared a bold prediction about the future of Muscogee, Oklahoma. (Robinbeck/AFP via Getty Images)
Let’s take a look back at Rise from Underwood’s reality TV contestants to country music royalty.
“American Idol”

Underwood was the winner of the fourth season of 2005 “American Idol.” (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Underwood won a million-dollar recording contract after being declared the winner of “American Idol” on May 25, 2005.
Less than a month later, Underwood made history when she released her first single, “Inside Your Heaven,” and became the first Country singer He will debut in No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100.
In November 2005, Underwood released their debut studio album, “Some Hearts.” It was the top of the Top Country Albums chart and reached number two on the Billboard 200.

Underwood won her first Grammy Award in 2006, bringing home the trophies of the best new artists and the best women’s country performance. (Vince Butch/Getty Images)
“Some Hearts”, “Wasted” and “Before He Cheats,” featuring the No. 1 single “Yes, Take the Wheel,” became the bestselling solo female debut albums in the history of country music, and was certified platinum nine times by the RIAA.
In 2006, Underwood won Her first Grammy Awards, Take home trophies for the best new artists and best female country performances. At the ACM Awards, she won the Top New Female Vocalist Award and a one-year single for “Yes, Take the Wheel.”
“Yes, Take the Wheel” won the Underwood CMT Award for this year’s groundbreaking video and the best women’s video of the year.
“Carnival Ride”

Underwood won the Top Women’s Artist Award, Album of the Year and Video of the Year. (Jemal Countess/WireMage)
Underwood tracked “Some Hearts” with his second studio album, “Carnival Ride,” which was released in October 2007 and debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 album and the Top Country Albums chart.
It was the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart, which includes four singles from “Carnival Ride,” “Just a Dream,” “Last Name,” “So Small,” and “All-American Girl.” “Carnival Ride” has been certified platinum twice within two months of its release and has now received four platinum certifications.
In 2008, Underwood won her third Grammy Award after winning her best female vocal performance “Before I Cheat.” At Amas, she won awards for Artist of the Year and her favourite country artist. CMA, Underwood won the Top Female Vocalist Award, Album of the Year and Video of the Year.

Carrie Underwood has been appointed as the newest member of Grand Ole Opry by fellow Opry member Garth Brooks. (Rick Diamond/Wire Image)
The hitmaker embarked on her first headline tour after joining forces with fellow country star Keith Urban for a “Love, Pain and Crazy Carnival Ride Tour” kicked off in January 2008.
On May 10, 2008, country music legend Randy Travis was sucking tears Famous Grand Oreoprey In Nashville.
“The induction award they gave me is saying, ‘Hey, you’re part of the family,'” Underwood said via Taste of Country.

Underwood and Brad Paisley held the CMA Awards together from 2008 to 2018. (via Katherine Bonboy Thorton/Getty Images of Disney General Entertainment)
In 2009, Underwood won a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance with “Last Year” and won a Grammy Award.
At the 2009 CMA Awards, Underwood was named Female Vocalist of the Year for the third consecutive year. The singer also co-hosted her first awards show with the country star Brad Paisley, And she’s returned as a host for the next 11 years.
“play”

The singer released her third studio album, “Play on,” in 2009. (Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images)
Underwood released their third studio album, “Play On,” in November 2009. The record features three chart-top singles, including “Undo,” “Cowboy Casanova,” and “Temporary House.”
The singer teamed up with Travis for the single “I Tall You So,” before winning his fifth Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals. She also won Entertainer of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2009 ACM Awards.
Underwood in 2010 I played the national anthem at the Super Bowl in Miami, Florida. That year, she won the Entertainer of the Year award at CMAS and became the first woman in history to win two times.

In 2010, Underwood performed the national anthem at the Super Bowl in Miami, Florida. That year, she won the Entertainer of the Year award at CMAS and became the first woman in history to win two times. (Andy Lions/Getty Images)
Underwood released her fourth studio album, “Blown Awown,” in May 2012. album It debuted at the Billboard 200 and at the top of the Top Country Albums chart. The record also produced chart-topping singles “Good Girl” and “Blown”.
In 2013, Underwood won his sixth Grammy Award when he was awarded the Best Solo Performance of “Blown Away.”
The following December, Underwood released her first biggest hit album, “Greatest Hits: Decade Number 1.”

In 2015, Underwood released their sixth studio album, “Story Teller.” (Christopher Pork/Getty Images)
“Greatest Hits: Decade Number 1” featured the single “Something in the Water.”
In 2015, Underwood notched his sixth consecutive No. 1 album on the Top Country album chart when he released his fifth studio record, “Story Teller.” In 2016, she embarked on her fifth headline tour in support of the album.
“Crying so cute”

Underwood’s 2018 album, “Cry Pretty,” debuted at the top of the Billboard 200. (AP)
Underwood released their sixth studio album, “Cry Pretty,” in November 2018. After “Cry Pretty” debuted at the top of the Billboard 200, Underwood made history as the first female artist at the top of the charts with four country albums.
“American Idol” alumni Carrie Underwood replaces Katy Perry as judge
September 2018, Underwood I received the 2,646th star At the Hollywood Walk of Fame, she paid tribute to Cowell and Paisley.

On September 20, 2018, Carrie Underwood, husband Mike Fisher and son Isaiah at Underwood’s Star Unbyling Ceremony at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images)
Underwood released her first Christmas album, “My Gift” in September 2020. “My Gift” won the No. 1 spot on the Top Country Albums chart and reached the fifth spot on the Billboard 200.
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The record debuted at No. 1 on the Top Christian Albums and Top Holiday Albums charts.
In March 2021, Underwood challenged a new genre of music when she released her first gospel album, “My Savior.”
“Denim and rhinestones”
She followed up in 2022 with her ninth studio album, “Denim & Rhinestones.” This took the 10th spot on the Billboard 200 at the 2022 ACMS. Jason Aldean, “What if I didn’t love you.”

Carrie Underwood is watching the red carpet at the CMA Awards. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
In 2023, Underwood released a deluxe edition of “Denim & Rhinestones.”
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“Idol” will perform back at President Trump’s inauguration

Underwood joined Lionel Richie and Luke Brian as judges for the 23rd season of “American Idol.” (Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
Underwood revealed that she would be Return to “American Idol” In a video she shared in August 2024.
“I’ve gone from someone who doesn’t know my name to tens of millions watching the show,” she said. “I’m proud of everything I’ve achieved on the show, and I’m very proud of everything I’ve accomplished ever since.”

Underwood began 2025 by performing “American Beautiful” at the 60th Presidential Inauguration, which was held on January 20, 2025. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Underwood kicked off 2025 by playing “American Beautiful” in the 60th President Inauguration date President Donald Trump took office on January 20th.
Due to technical issues, Underwood was finally finished A cappella singing patriotic songs, He earned rave reviews for her performance.
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Prior to the inauguration, Underwood announced his participation in the statement, saying, “I am honored to love our country and be asked to sing at the inauguration and be a small part of this historic event.
“I am humbled to answer the phone when we all have to look to the spirit of unity and the future.”