Samantha Ray, Carrie Underwood; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

Samantha Ray Pays Tribute To Late Sister With “I Hope You Dance” On ‘American Idol,’ Bringing Carrie Underwood To Tears

Posted on March 30, 2025

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Andrew Wendowski

I lost her to a drug overdose, and so losing her hurts a lot because she was a year younger than me…. so, I’m here for her,” Ray explained.

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Sophia Humbert Lets Her Rage Out, Smashing Truck with Carrie Underwood While Singing “Before He Cheats” on ‘American Idol’

Posted on March 23, 2025

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Andrew Wendowski

“You have a great voice,” Underwood gushed of Humbert’s vocal talents after she auditioned for Idol with “Before He Cheats.”

Bryson Quick, Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

Bryson Quick Stuns with Countrified Pink Floyd Cover on ‘American Idol,’ Earning Hollywood Ticket and Opry Performance

Posted on March 16, 2025

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Andrew Wendowski

“You got a big, powerful voice and a good range and a good little vibrato under there. Got your own kind of little style,” Luke Bryan gushed.

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Kase Tippens Covers Red Clay Strays On ‘American Idol,’ But Judges Say “Your Time Is Not Quite Now”

Posted on March 16, 2025

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Andrew Wendowski

“That was beautifully fourteen,” Bryan said, acknowledging that Tippens vocals needed a bit of work.

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Landry Champlin Earns Praise From Carrie Underwood On ‘American Idol’ With “Good Girl” Performance

Posted on March 16, 2025

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Andrew Wendowski

“That was great. And I feel like you definitely made it your own… You did great. It was awesome. You held your own,” Underwood said, praising Champlin’s Idol audition.

Slater Nalley; Photo Provided by American Idol / ABC

Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood And Luke Bryan Brought To Tears By Slater Nalley’s Emotional ‘American Idol’ Audition

Posted on March 9, 2025

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Andrew Wendowski

Slater Nalley’s American Idol audition could be remembered as one of the most powerful and emotional in the show’s history.

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Carrie Underwood Joins 18-Year-Old ‘American Idol’ Contestant For Epic Heavy Metal Cover

Posted on March 9, 2025

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Andrew Wendowski

“Let’s do this Carrie,” Insite said as Underwood joined him.

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25-Year-Old Stay-At-Home Mom Brings Carrie Underwood To Tears With “Jesus, Take The Wheel” On ‘American Idol’

Posted on March 9, 2025

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Andrew Wendowski

“It was an honor to listen to you sing that song,” Underwood gushed of Breanna Nix’s American Idol audition.

Carrie Underwood Sings "America The Beautiful" At Trump's Inauguration

WATCH: Carrie Underwood Stuns With A Cappella Rendition Of “America The Beautiful” at President Trump Inauguration

Posted on January 20, 2025

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Andrew Wendowski

“I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration,” Underwood shared in a statement.

Carrie Underwood, Photo Courtesy of Jeff Johnson

Carrie Underwood To Perform At Donald Trump’s Inauguration

Posted on January 13, 2025

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Andrew Wendowski

Underwood will be joined by the Armed Forces Choir and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club for her performance of “America The Beautiful.”

Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan; Courtesy of American Idol

Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood And Lionel Richie Invite Viewers On Dream-Making Journey In New American Idol Promo Video

Posted on January 2, 2025

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Andrew Wendowski

Season 23 of American Idol will launch with a two-hour premiere on March 9 at 8/7c via ABC.

Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood; Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2025

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2025: Full List Of Performers And Everything You Need To Know

Posted on December 31, 2024

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Andrew Wendowski

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2025 will broadcast live beginning on Tuesday, December 31, at 8/7c via ABC Network.

Carrie Underwood, Photo Courtesy of Jeff Johnson

Carrie Underwood Stuns In Las Vegas With Fiery, Visually-Stunning ‘REFLECTION’ Residency

Posted on October 21, 2024

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Andrew Wendowski

REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency will surely go down in history as one of the best shows on the Las Vegas strip.

Carrie Underwood, Photo Courtesy of Jeff Johnson

Carrie Underwood Performs ‘Sunday Night Football’ Theme Song For The First Time Live At Pro Football Hall of Fame

Posted on August 5, 2024

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Andrew Wendowski

“Waiting all day for Sunday night…” Underwood sang, belting out the lyrics to the iconic Sunday Night Football theme song in Ohio.

Carrie Underwood, Photo Courtesy of Chris Hollo/Opry

Carrie Underwood Honors The Late Toby Keith With Heartfelt Reflection And Touching Tribute Performance

Posted on April 15, 2024

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Andrew Wendowski

“I thought we would honor him tonight by singing one of his songs,” Underwood shared before going into a cover of Keith’s “Should’ve Been A Cowboy.”