Carrie Underwood, the American Idol sensation, who has landed herself a judge's spot for the new season, has soared to stardom since her win on the iconic talent show, becoming one of the best-selling music artists ever and snagging three Grammy Awards.

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,

Carrie Underwood is making her return to American Idol. After winning season 4 in 2005, she's joining Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie for the singing competition's 23rd season. The country music star is now taking a seat on the other side of the table as a judge—20 years after she took home the prize herself.