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‘American Idol’ 2026 Premiere Recap: A Teenager’s Audition Brings Carrie Underwood to Tears & More

Another season of American Idol is officially underway! The show returned on Monday, January 26, with the first round of auditions from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Carrie Underwood Reveals Why She Almost Didn’t Release ‘Before He Cheats’

Twenty years ago, Carrie Underwood‘s hit song “Before He Cheats” helped catapult her to superstardom less than two years after she was named the winner of American Idol.

Entertainment News / Music Times / January 22

Carrie Underwood Reveals She Almost Scrapped 'Before He Cheats' — Here's Why

Carrie Underwood admitted she initially hesitated to record her breakout hit "Before He Cheats," fearing the song's aggressive lyrics might conflict with her wholesome image.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / January 21

‘American Idol’ Sneak Peek: Carrie Underwood Cries Over Song About Motherhood (Video)

Carrie Underwood wiped away tears with a tissue after watching Hannah Harper’s audition for of American Idol. In TV Insider’s exclusive sneak peek from Season 24, Underwood explained why she got so emotional.

Miami Dolphins News / Total Pro Sports / January 20

Who is Jamal Roberts? All you need to know about the CFP National Championship National Anthem singer

The College Football Playoff cycles through big names for national anthem duties. Fantasia in 2024. Coco Jones in 2025. Monday night brings someone different.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 7

Luke Bryan praises 'professional' and 'on-time' Carrie Underwood

Luke Bryan says Carrie Underwood is one of the most "professional" stars he has met. The 49-year-old singer has praised his fellow country music star for being the "most on-time person" he has ever known, particularly when they are working together as judges on American Idol.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / January 6

Luke Bryan Reveals Most Surprising Thing He Learned About Carrie Underwood on ‘American Idol’

Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood have been running in the same country music circles for years, but now that they’re co-judges on American Idol, he’s learned more about her than ever before.

Entertainment News / The Spun / December 13

Carrie Underwood Looks Unrecognizable For Week 15 'Sunday Night Football'

Country music star Carrie Underwood is changing things up for Week 15 of the NFL season. Prior to the start of the 2025 season, NBC announced that Underwood would return for her 13th year with "Sunday Night Football." The eight-time Grammy Award winner has been holding down this role ever since she replaced Faith Hill in 2013.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / December 12

‘American Idol’s Carrie Underwood Shocks Fans With Selfie Showing Off New Hair

Carrie Underwood‘s new selfie has social media buzzing. The American Idol judge posted a photo in support of St. Jude, a children’s research hospital for childhood cancer, but a lot of commenters couldn’t get past the way she looked in the photo.

Entertainment News / Athlon Sports / November 23

Carrie Underwood Dated NFL QB Before Becoming Voice of Sunday Night Football

Carrie Underwood has become one of the most popular country singers in history during her 20 years in the music industry. She rose to fame after winning the fourth season of “American Idol” in 2005, jumpstarting her three-time Grammy Award–winning career.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / October 22

The Daily Epic Earworm For October 22, 2025

Everyone gets songs stuck in their heads that just won’t go away. They sneak into your subconscious. They are epic earworms that you find yourself humming uncontrollably, singing in the shower, or tapping the beat to with your foot or ballpoint pen when you should be working.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 20

Carrie Underwood's Brett James tribute

Carrie Underwood has paid tribute to her Jesus Take The Wheel co-writer Brett James. Brett, 57, died alongside his wife Melody Wilson, 59, and stepdaughter Meryl Maxwell Wilson, 28 in a plane crash on Thursday (09.18.25) and Carrie – who worked with Brett on the Grammy-winning 2005 song – took to Instagram to share a touching tribute.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / September 17

Papa Roach and Carrie Underwood strike gold with mental health anthem Leave A Light On

Papa Roach and Carrie Underwood have officially hit gold with their emotional duet Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark). The collaboration between the alternative rock band and the country superstar was certified gold by the RIAA just in time for World Suicide Prevention Day (10.09.25).

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / August 5

Carrie Underwood Turns Heads With 'Natural' Look for First Time in Decades

Carrie Underwood ditched her trademark blonde and returned to her roots for the first time in decades. "Well, the last time I saw my natural hair color, I was probably about 12 years old, but I thought it might be time to give it a second chance," Carrie, 42, shared via Instagram on Monday, August 4.

Entertainment News / The Spun / July 30

NBC Makes Decision On Carrie Underwood For 'Sunday Night Football'

Carrie Underwood has captivated fans with her rendition of NBC's "Sunday Night Football" anthem for the past 12 seasons. Will she continue do the same this upcoming NFL season? Although it was never really in doubt, Underwood will be the lead singer for NBC's "Sunday Night Football" opening.

Entertainment News / 5 GOATs / July 30

NBC confirms Carrie Underwood intro will be back for Sunday Night Football in 2025

Carrie Underwood and her traditional Sunday Night Football intro will return for the 2025 NFL season, NBC announced Wednesday. It’ll be her 13th season on the network.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 14

Carrie Underwood 'honoured' and 'blessed' as she ends Las Vegas residency

Carrie Underwood felt "honoured" and "blessed" as she ended her three-year Las Vegas residency. The country singer kicked off her 'Reflection' shows at

Entertainment News / Action Network / April 11

Las Vegas To Bid Farewell to Carrie Underwood’s Residency

All good things must come to an end. And for superstar singer Carrie Underwood, her residency at Resorts World in Las Vegas ends this weekend. She is counting

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 6

Carrie Underwood thinks eldest son could be next singing superstar

Carrie Underwood believes her son Isaiah has the "biggest" shot of becoming a singer. The 41-year-old country superstar - who rose to fame after winning

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Every 'American Idol' winner, ranked

Over the years, some of the biggest names in the industry have called Idol their starting point, while others have failed to capitalize on the early success with a sustained run.

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The 20 best country songs from the 2000s

Looking for a blast from the past? Flip through the slideshow for a list of 20 essential country songs from the '00s, from Alan Jackson classics like "Remember When" to Kenny Chesney's eternally sunny "Summertime."

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The essential Carrie Underwood playlist

From her record-shattering debut album to cult-favorite murder ballads and inspirational anthems, these 21 songs are essential for the perfect Carrie Underwood playlist.

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20 country albums to look forward to in 2021

From new tunes from legends like Loretta Lynn and Willie Nelson to much-anticipated debuts from newcomers Hailey Whitters, and Parker Millsap, these 20 forthcoming — and recently released — albums should definitely be on your radar this year.

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21 up-and-coming country artists to pay attention to in 2021

From outlaw chanteuse Jaime Wyatt to storytelling troubadour Waylon Payne, these brand new country artists should definitely be on your radar in 2021.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / December 4, 2018

Country music's 10 biggest breakthrough artists of 2018

For country music fans, every year brings a ton of excellent new music to listen to, and 2018 was no exception. This year, a bumper crop of impressive new country music artists emerged, bringing a diverse slate of sounds and styles to the airwaves and digital streaming playlists for the genre's devoted fans.