When former “American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood traded her microphone for a judge’s chair, nobody warned her that the hot seat would come with this much heat from fans wielding strong opinions.

Carrie Underwood has spoken out against critics who believe she's too harsh as a judge on "American Idol." The country music star defended her feedback to contestants as constructive, adding that she ...

Now, the “Before He Cheats” singer has returned to the show that kickstarted her career. But this time, she’s on the other side of the podium, joining fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. And ...

Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan have received a return ticket to Hollywood. The American Idol trio will be back as judges for the singing competition series' ninth season on ABC (season ...

The judging panel of Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood will return for the 2026 season of "American Idol." Last season's winner, Jamal Roberts, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot ...

Michael Block is a 14 time GLAM Award nominated writer, producer, and host of the podcast Block Talk. Throughout his time in the entertainment industry, he has worked on and off Broadway as a stage ...

Back in May, fans of American Idol watched as Jamal Roberts and John Foster stood as the final two. Hoping to win season 23, Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and fans at home waited for ...