"Carrie Underwood Discusses Taking Over for Katy Perry on ‘American Idol,’ and Teases What Audiences Can Expect From Her as a Judge"

The country singer and 2005 Idol winner discussed replacing judge Katy Perry, who earlier this year made the surprise reveal that the 22nd season would be her last after seven seasons. Underwood’s return to Idol as a judge was formally announced on Good Morning America. During an interview in Las Vegas for The Highway’s Music Row Happy Hour special, Underwood reacted to her new role and teased what audiences can expect from her as a judge.

Carrie Underwood is set to join the American Idol judges’ panel. 

The country star and 2005 Idol winner talked about stepping in for Katy Perry, who earlier this year surprised fans by announcing that the 22nd season would be her last after seven seasons on the show. 

Underwood’s new role as a judge was officially confirmed on Good Morning America. 

In a Las Vegas interview for The Highway’s Music Row Happy Hour special, Underwood shared her excitement about the position and gave a glimpse of what audiences can expect from her as a judge.