Carrie Underwood Talks Replacing Katy Perry on ‘American Idol,’ Teases What Audiences Can Expect

Carrie Underwood talks replacing Katy Perry on American Idol teases what audiences can expect from her as a judge I like to think that I am versatile hopefully when I listen to people come and audition I can have any lens I need to put on in terms of what music I'm thinking the country singer said Carrie Underwood is ready to take a seat at the American Idol judge's table the country singer and 2005 Idol winner discuss replacing Judge ktie Perry who earlier this year made the surprise revealed that the 22nd season would be her last after seven seasons Underwood's return to Idol as a judge was formally announced on Good Morning America during an interview in Las Vegas for the highways Music Row happy hour special Underwood reacted to her new role and teased what audiences can expect from her as a judge I feel like I've been so blessed to obviously be so rooted in country music but I've been able to be a part of many other genres or music as well on wood said I mean I've got a song with paparoach right now it's a lot of fun I like to think that I am versatile hopefully when I listen to people come in audition I can have any lens I need to put on in terms of what music I'm thinking she added when it comes to her judging technique Underwood shared that she will be honest and constructive but still kind when giving her input and I think that's the whole point Cause people are coming in and you know it's dreams you're a part of somebody's story from that moment on she said I think it's important to be honest but it's also very important to be kind so hopefully I can marry all of those together and be a good judge Underwood marks the first Idol Alan to join the judges panel after being crowned the Idol winner of the competition series fourth season the singer has achieved a successful career winning eight Grammy Awards and a combined 25 Academy of Country Music and country music assoc assciation Awards She's also had eight albums plus a greatest hits compilation top the US country charts four of which hit number one on the billboard 200 she will join returning judges liano Richie and Luke bran Ryan Secrest also returns to host the 23rd season of American Idol is slated to Premiere in early 2025

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