Not everyone can be the next American Idol — and judge Carrie Underwood had to make a difficult ... she wasn't the only star fans had their eye on this season — 22-year-old contestant Baylee ...

One of the performances during Monday night's "American Idol" episode struck a nerve with Carrie Underwood, who held back her tears as she reflected on being openly Christian. After contestants ...

By Hannah Dailey As Carrie Underwood‘s career ... of the season 23 premiere, on which Underwood will make her debut as a judge — the country star rewatches her 2005 audition and gets emotional.