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Carrie Underwood reflects on Simon Cowell cutting off her American Idol audition
Carrie Underwood has taken a look back at her American Idol audition as she makes her debut as a judge on the hit singing competition.
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From contestants who nearly botched their auditions, to folks who floored the judges, these tryouts from past "Idol" winners are some of the most memorable in the show's history.
“Simon Hates Country Music”: Carrie Underwood Recalls When Simon Cowell Halted Her ‘American Idol’ Audition
Gearing up to make her 'American Idol' judging debut, Carrie Underwood reflected on her own audition from 20 years ago.
Carrie Underwood Rewatches Her ‘American Idol' Audition 20 Years Later
Before her American Idol audition, an executive producer told Carrie Underwood that Simon Cowell hated country music - but she already knew. Then 21, Underwood went ahead with her rendition of Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" while trying out for the singing competition in 2005,
Carrie Underwood tears up as she recalls competing on ‘American Idol’: ‘It’s overwhelming’
Almost two decades after appearing on “American Idol,” in her early 20s, Carrie Underwood is reflecting on the show that launched her music career and the one she is now set to make a big return. “I have no idea how that 21-year-old Carrie was able to muster up enough guts to walk into a room and audition in front of Simon,
Why Carrie Underwood Avoided Country for Her 'American Idol' Audition
Back when she auditioned for American Idolin 2005, Carrie Underwood arrived at her Kansas City casting event every bit the homegrown Oklahoma farm girl. She was country through and through, and had grown up in the ’90s,
What Is The Best Season Of American Idol?
American Idol has been a staple of TV for over two decades. There have been highs and lows, but these are the 10 best seasons, so far.
‘Boy, You Suck. Go Home.’ Carrie Underwood And Lionel Richie Get Real About How American Idol Has Evolved
Twenty-two years after their shocking kiss at the 2003 Academy Awards, Halle Berry surprised Adrien Brody on the 2025 Oscars red carpet with a kiss of her own. Berry, who’s slated to present at the 2025 Oscars ceremony, spotted “The Brutalist” star and best actor nominee Brody on the red carpet and seized the opportunity …
'American Idol' Judges Reveal Audition Songs They Hate
American Idol judges reveal which songs they’re tired of hearing, from “It’s a Man’s World” to “Watermelon Sugar,” urging contestants to get creative.
Carrie Underwood reflects on the moment when Simon Cowell cut off her American Idol audition
New 'American Idol' judge Carrie Underwood remembers how Simon Cowell cut off her audition. She had heard he didn't like country.
When is 'American Idol' on? How to watch Season 23 with country star Carrie Underwood
America's favorite reality singing competition show has returned for Season 23. Here's how to watch the new season, with new judge Carrie Underwood.
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Tonight's episode of Britain's Got Talent saw judge Simon Cowell left fearing for his life after a contestant asked him to ...
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American Idol: Does Ryan Seacrest Give Carrie Underwood Special Treatment? (I Think She Could Be His Favorite Judge Of All Time)
Country superstar Carrie Underwood is relying on old pal Ryan Seacrest to help her adjust to her new role ahead of American ...
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What Does the Platinum Ticket Mean on American Idol? Inside the Game-Changing Twist
If you need a refresher on the rule change that shook up the singing competition show forever, you may be wondering what a ...