Carrie Underwood is a powerhouse to be reckoned with in the music world. The singer-songwriter has been in the industry for several years now and has a slew of chart-topping albums that further establish her credibility as a singer. But recently, she found herself surrounded by criticism after deciding to perform at Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration.
Now, with her return for Season 23 of American Idol, a major question lingers in everyone’s mind: Will the show be able to give her a fresh start after the controversy?
Can American Idol help people see Carrie Underwood differently after her controversial performance?
American Idol is back with its 23rd season, featuring Carrie Underwood as a judge alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. While her return to the franchise is exciting, it has also brought renewed attention to her recent performance, which sparked controversy.
The singer performed America the Beautiful at Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration, accompanied by the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club. While many saw this as a patriotic moment, others were quick to question her decision to participate in the event.
Now, as she returns to the show she once won in 2005, many wonder if the show will allow her to shift the focus back to her mentorship and music. American Idol showrunner Megan Michaels Wolflick told Us Weekly that the public will see a different side of Underwood, one far removed from past controversies. She added:
It’s going to be an amazing discovery for people when they watch Carrie and see how warm and kind and funny she is. People might have an opinion about her, of what kind of personality that she is and what her interests are, and it’s like an onion — you discover so many layers throughout the season.
Despite the backlash, Underwood has always maintained that her performance was about honoring the country, not making a political statement.
The reason why Katy Perry left American Idol
After seven years as a judge on American Idol, Katy Perry shocked fans by officially announcing her departure from the show. She made the revelation during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, leaving viewers wondering why she made the decision to leave.
Perry joined the show in 2018 alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. While she loved her time on American Idol, she felt it was the right time to move on. Though the show connected her deeply to “the heart of America,” she wanted to follow her own creative path. With a new album on the way, she mentioned that she needed to put all of her focus on music.
During the same conversation, she revealed that her fellow judges were already aware of her decision. Eventually, the show confirmed that Carrie Underwood would be stepping in as her replacement.
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