American Idol Last Updated On | 17 Mar 2026
Surprise Addition Carrie Underwood lives on a 400-acre property near Nashville, Tennessee, where she raises farm animals like chickens and sheep
The American Idol alum made the revelation during the The Kelly Clarkson Show Carrie Underwood clapped back after she was booed by the live audience during American Idol's 'Hollywood Week: Music City Takeover' The hit TV competition show's new judge Carrie replaced former judge Katy Perry in 2024, and now it's time to delve into the trio's massive paychecks Glenn Medeiros topped charts with his hit "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" – see what the 80s popstar looks like today The season four American Idol winner returns for her second season as a judge on the show after replacing Katy Perry for season 23 Returning for season 24 is host Ryan Seacrest and judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood, but there are many changes to the show. Carrie Underwood will return for her second season as a judge on American Idol, after winning the competition in May 2005 Kaitlin Olson's High Potential, Will Trent season 4, The Rookie season 8, comedies Shifting Gears and Abbott Elementary, 9-1-1, and Grey's Anatomy all have 2026 air dates The American Idol host stepped down from hosting LIVE alongside Kelly Ripa back in 2023 American Idol's judging panel consisted of Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood The Grammy winner bought the farm in 2011 for $3 million Robin and Thomas both worked in the music industry The actor had a very different look back in the day The American Idol judge drew a blank while onstage The Backstreet Boys are parents to 10 children The TV judge shares what he really thought about the show's pilot The American Idol alum joined Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan on season 23 Iam Tongi won season 21 of the ABC singing competition The "Before He Cheats" singer won season four of the show in 2005 The Alone singer opened up about her time on American Idol The mother of two is starring on American Idol alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan The "Jesus, Take the Wheel" singer posted a series of nostalgic snapshots from her time on American Idol The American Idol judge has a two-decade-long career The American Idol alum was known as The Singing Garbage Man The American Idol judge debuted on the show in 2005 The American Idol judge shares two sons with her husband, Mike Fisher The American Idol judge is filming season 23 The star was a contestant on the how 20 years ago The "I Am Not Okay" singer will join judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood The country music star is married to former pro ice hockey star Mike Fisher Nigel has always denied the claims The country star will be joining American Idol in 2025 The country music star has two children Triston Harper was a fan favorite on American Idol Mom-of-two Carrie has maintained her fitness through her own fitness app Fit52 The Before He Cheats singer will make her judging debut on season 23 of Idol The "Blown Away" singer is making her Idol debut as a judge, replacing Katy Perry The American Idol season four winner was announced as Katy Perry's replacement for season 23 The "Before He Cheats" singer will join American Idol as a judge Carrie will be the first Idol alum to join the judging panel of the hit show It has been a long time coming for the country singer