Former American Idol winner Carrie Underwood isn’t new to the show, but she is new to judging the show’s talent. Her return for Season 23 marks a new chapter for the singer, who achieved massive success after winning Season 4.

Before she became a country music superstar, Carrie Underwood was just a small-town girl chasing a dream on American Idol. Now, nearly two decades later, she's returning to the show as a judge. As she steps into her new role,

Carrie Underwood was the obvious pick to join the judging panel after Katy Perry's exit, according to 'American Idol showrunner