Carrie Underwood’s debut as an American Idol judge is proving to be emotional. As the singer prepares to take her seat at the judges’ table alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, a new teaser for American Idol Season 23 showed the “Cry Pretty” singer moved to tears by one contestant’s emotional story.

Carrie Underwood got emotional during her first days as an 'American Idol' judge in a new trailer for the show's upcoming 23rd season

Country singer and former AMERICAN IDOL winner Carrie Underwood can't wait to return to the show that kicked off her incredible career.

Luke Bryan offered a hug to his fellow country star and 'Idol' judge as he asked, “you OK over there?” Carrie Underwood, who appeared to hold back tears in that moment, replied, “I’m not!”

One American Idol season 23 contestant makes new judge Carrie Underwood cry pretty in emotional new promo for the ABC singing competition series, which premieres March 9.