Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan; Disney/Christopher Willard

‘American Idol’ Judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood & Luke Bryan Team Up for Heartfelt ‘Stuck On You’ Performance

Posted on May 19, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

The judges joined forces during the grand finale to deliver a memorable performance of one of Richie’s biggest hits.

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Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood, Slater Nalley; Photo by Disney/Christopher Willard

WATCH: Slater Nalley Stuns In Final ‘American Idol’ Performance With Carrie Underwood And Cody Johnson

Posted on May 19, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“Ladies and gentlemen, please make welcome, Cody Johnson,” Underwood said, surprising everyone.

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Carrie Underwood; Photos Courtesy YouTube, ABC/American Idol

Carrie Underwood Recreates Her Iconic ‘American Idol’ Performance Of Heart’s ‘Alone’ 20 Years Later

Posted on April 28, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

“You might remember the high note, but you definitely remember the mile high hair,” she joked of her original performance.

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Carrie Underwood; Photo by Disney/Christopher Willard

Carrie Underwood Reveals Her ‘American Idol’ Journey Still Haunts Her Dreams After Two Decades

Posted on April 22, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The show clearly made a lasting impact on Underwood’s life.

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Carrie Underwood; Photo by Disney/Eric McCandless

Carrie Underwood Earns Rave Reviews For Heavenly Performance Of ‘How Great Thou Art’ On ‘American Idol’

Posted on April 21, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Her stunning rendition of the classic hymn brought the Easter episode to a powerful close.

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Carrie Underwood; Photo by Jeff Johnson

Carrie Underwood Makes History As Longest-Running Female Country Headliner In Las Vegas With Final REFLECTION Show

Posted on April 14, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

“REFLECTION has truly been one of the standout moments of my performing career thus far,” she shared.

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Olivier; Photo by Disney/Eric McCandless

‘American Idol’ Judges Take A Gamble On Canadian Truck Driver, Olivier, After Powerful Performance Of Jelly Roll’s ‘Save Me’

Posted on March 31, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The judges decided to “roll the dice” with this contestant.

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JMarie, Carrie Underwood; Photos Courtesy American Idol, ABC

JMarie Turns ‘Before He Cheats’ Into A ‘Hood Anthem,’ Stuns Carrie Underwood And Fellow Judges On ‘American Idol’

Posted on March 31, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

“I forgot about myself ever having sung that song and it was like I’d heard it for the first time,” Underwood told JMarie.

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Samantha Ray, Carrie Underwood; Photos via ABC, American Idol

Samantha Ray Brings Carrie Underwood To Tears Over Tribute To Late Sister On ‘American Idol’

Posted on March 27, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Ray shared a stunning cover of Lee Ann Womack’s “I Hope You Dance.”

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Mattie Pruitt, American Idol Judges, Craig Campbell; Photos Courtesy ABC, American Idol

High Schooler Mattie Pruitt Wins Over ‘American Idol’ Judges With Powerful Performance Accompanied By Craig Campbell

Posted on March 24, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

This 15-Year-Old Stunned the Judges—And Earned a Golden Ticket!

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