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Carrie Underwood Talks Upcoming Gig as ‘American Idol’ Judge, Says She’ll Be ‘Honest & Constructive’


Carrie Underwood opens up about her new 'American Idol' gig for the first time.

Two decades after Carrie Underwood stole hearts as a contestant on American Idol, the “Before He Cheats” superstar is returning to the show as a judge on the upcoming 25th season. Underwood was the winner of American Idol ‘s fourth season in 2005 and has gone on to release nine studio albums, win entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards, and take home eight Grammys. Perry, who had spent seven seasons as a judge on the show alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan since its move from original home Fox to ABC in 2018, revealed her exit from American Idol earlier this year.

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