Carrie Underwood Shares Feedback With 'Idol' Hopefuls In Emotional Teaser | 98.1 KVET
Fellow country icon and legendary singer-songwriter will return to the celebrity judge panel, along with longtime host . Idol hopefuls talk about the show’s life-changing potential in the promo for the new season. Judges shared feedback, including Underwood acknowledging “I know you’re nervous,” and later appearing to hold back tears as she spoke with one of the singers.
“I went from nobody knowing my name to tens of millions of people watching the show,” Underwood said in a video when she announced her return to American Idol as a judge. “I’m proud of everything I was able to accomplish on the show, and I’m so proud of everything that I’ve accomplished since.”
American Idol’s newest season will premiere on ABC on March 9. it will be available the following day on Hulu. A special preview will air immediately after the Oscars on March 2. The award show will start at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC.
Until then, relive Underwood’s American Idol journey in photos here.