Carrie Underwood will make her debut as a judge on Season 23 of 'American Idol' — but some fans will not be tuning in.

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, which she won in 2005's Season 4.

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

Carrie Underwood has made her first public appearance since performing "America the Beautiful" during Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. The singer returned to work as she joined other "American Idol" judges for the show's taping in Los Angeles ahead of its Season 23 premiere on March 9.

It's widely believed that Carrie Underwood is suing 'The View' over Joy Behar's comments about her performing at Trump's inauguration.

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

Staunch vegetarian Carrie Underwood has a bone to pick with her husband, Mike Fisher, and his carnivorous appetite.

Styled by longtime collaborator Marina Toybina, Underwood wore a sleeveless dove gray draped midi dress by Opificio Modenese for the ceremony. The “Before He Cheats” singer completed her look with ivory leather T-strap Ingiliz pumps and a Noä diamond leaf ring.

Mandy Moore double tapped on an Instagram post that made fun of Carrie Underwood for her performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday. Eagle-eyed fans noticed the “This Is Us” actress, 40, liked a picture posted by Evan Ross Katz that showed Underwood, 41, singing “America the Beautiful” a cappella.

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.

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