Country superstar Carrie Underwood is coming back to American Idol but in a totally new role. Remember way back when she won season four? Well now she is taking a seat on the other side of the table as a judge for season 23! Get ready to see Carrie give her critiques and help find the next big singing star.
Luke Bryan Spills the Tea on Carrie Underwood's Judging Style: Turns Out She's a "Sweet Kind Soul" (But Can She Say No?)
Fellow American Idol judge Luke Bryan is already giving us some inside scoop on how Carrie is doing. He mentioned that Carrie is doing a "great job" but she is also learning the ropes e special ly when it comes to saying "no" to contestants. Apparently Carrie's super sweet nature is making it a little tough for her to break some hopeful singers' hearts.
Luke joked that Carrie is showing her " sweet kind soul " and finding it hard to tell kids they are not going to Hollywood. He said it is a "learning situation" for her to get used to judging talent and dealing with the contestants' dreams. But don't worry Luke reassured everyone that Carrie is "doing great" and having a blast with him and Lionel Richie watching all the talent. It sounds like we are in for some fun judge chemistry this season.
"Nervous Wreck" No More? Carrie Underwood Faces Her First Audition and Reveals Her Judging Approach
Even Carrie herself admitted to being a little "nervous" about judging her first audition. Can you believe it? Carrie Underwood nervous? But she jumped right in during a special preview after the Oscars giving viewers a sneak peek of what to expect. The very first contestant she judged was a singer named Sonny Tennet and he totally impressed her with his smooth voice and cool vibe.
Carrie confessed that her "heart did aflutter" during Sonny's performance calling it "joyous" and a "perfect song choice." She is definitely bringing her insightful comments to the table and while she might be more soft-spoken than previous judges she is definitely not lacking in opinions. Luke Bryan even teased that some contestants might find her a bit intimidating calling her "Scary Carrie" in a funny moment. But it seems like it is all in good fun and Carrie is finding her footing as the season progresses.
From Aspiring Singer to Idol Winner to Judge: Carrie's Incredible American Idol Journey Comes Full Circle
What makes Carrie's judging gig even more special is her own history with American Idol. It is a true full circle moment. Just 20 years ago she was the one auditioning hoping for a golden ticket. Now she is handing them out! Carrie remembers getting a "yellow piece of paper" back in 2005 when she won. She even joked about how much fancier the golden tickets are now.
Carrie’s journey from small-town Oklahoma girl to global superstar all started on that Idol stage. She auditioned for season 4 sang Bonnie Raitt and the rest as they say is history. Eight Grammys world tours and tons of hit songs later she is back to give back to the show that launched her career. It is a pretty awesome story.
What to Expect from Judge Carrie: Insightful Critiques Heartfelt Moments and Maybe a Little "Scary Carrie"
So what can we really expect from Carrie Underwood as an American Idol judge? Based on the early looks it seems like she will bring a mix of things:
- Insightful Commentary: Carrie is not just there to smile and nod. She is giving real critiques and thoughtful feedback to contestants.
- Empathy and Heart: She knows what it is like to be in their shoes so she brings a lot of empathy to the judging process. She gets how nerve-wracking and dream-filled those auditions are.
- Sweetness with an Edge: While Luke calls her a "sweet kind soul" there is also a hint of "Scary Carrie" there too. Don't expect her to be a pushover. She will offer honest sometimes tough advice when needed.
- Focus on Talent: Even though she is a country star Carrie is not just looking for country singers. She is there to find the best talent across all genres.
- Relatability and Inspiration: Carrie's own Idol story is inspiring. She represents the ultimate American Dream success story and that will resonate with contestants and viewers alike.
American Idol Season 23: Get Ready for Carrie and a Whole New Crop of Hopefuls
American Idol season 23 is premiering on March 9th and it is shaping up to be a season you won't want to miss. With Carrie Underwood joining Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan on the judges' panel and Ryan Seacrest back as host it is a fresh and exciting chapter for the show. Tune in to see Carrie in action watch new talent emerge and maybe even see a few "Scary Carrie" moments along the way. It's going to be a great ride!