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‘American Idol’ to the Presidential Inauguration: See Carrie Underwood’s Transformation Over the Years

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Updated on: Jan 22, 2025 3:40 pm·
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From American Idol to country queen, Carrie Underwood’s transformation through the years is stunning. 

The Oklahoma native first appeared on the singing competition show in 2004, and since then, has won eight Grammys and tons of country music accolades. 

Surprisingly, auditioning for the show that catapulted her career almost didn’t happen. “I always wanted to be a country music singer — and I had seen Idol — but I’m not that kind of person, to be honest. I don’t just go do stuff like that. That was dreaming too big. The stars just lined up in the right way,” the “Southbound” artist told BBC Radio in 2019.

After years of stardom, Carrie is set to return to her roots as a judge on American Idol for its 23rd season in 2025. In addition to rejoining the iconic franchise, the musician kicked off 2025 by performing at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration.

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