Next year marks two decades since Carrie Underwood won American Idol in 2005. The petite young lady from Muskogee, Oklahoma with the big voice has come a long way since then. She has earned just about every major award in the music industry, has sustained a lofty level of popularity, and developed a great repertoire of songs to her credit that would make any artist proud.
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As Underwood, 41, prepares to make her much-anticipated re-entrance on the Idol stage, taking her place beside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan as a judge replacing Katy Perry, a new promo trumpets her role.
The Promo Flashes Back To The Singer's Long-Ago Idol Audition
It Also Features Glimpses Of Underwood Now Taking Her Judge's Seat On Stage
The promo, issued on Instagram, shows the youthful Underwood, wearing a pink top and jeans, walking nervously onto the stage for her audition. She looks so shy and sweet and innocent! Fast forward to today. The superstar is clad in a sophisticated pink dress and high heels and strides confidently on the same stage, except now Underwood is an Idol winner and judge.
Whoever put this promo together really knew what they were doing. It's practically a tear-jerker. The clip flashes back to Underwood years ago being told by one of the judges, "Welcome to Hollywood!" She is stunned and exclaims, "Oh my gosh!" Then today, she says, "I can't believe it. Twenty years ago, I was standing on a stage just like this one."
Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, And Ryan Seacrest All Chime In
They Joyfully Welcome Her To The Idolverse For A Second Go-Round
Lionel Richie says to Underwood, "And now you're sitting here with us." Luke Bryan says, "That's the power of American Idol. Then Ryan Seacrest says to her, "What do you say? Shall we change some lives together?" Underwood replies, "Let's do this!"
The promo next depicts some of the Idol aspirants going through their paces. Underwood asks one woman who her inspirations are. She answers, "I'm looking at her right here."
As if all that isn't enough emotion, Underwood's powerful song, "See You Again" is heard in the background.
Fans Are Psyched About Seeing Carrie Underwood Coming Back
Their Comments Reflect Their Enthusiasm
The ABC network posted, "20 years ago, Carrie Underwood walked through these Idol doors and became a star. Join us in welcoming her back as a judge on March 9 on the season premiere of #AmericanIdol on ABC and Stream on Hulu!"
One fan wrote, "Wow, imagine winning American Idol without social media or an iPhone!"
Another noted, "The fact she's wearing the same color just makes this more special & emotional."
A third said, "Definitely everyone's favorite idol ever. There will only be one Carrie Underwood!!!"
