Carrie Underwood has come full circle since winning "American Idol" two decades ago. The singer has sold over 85 million albums, won eight Grammys and has become country music royalty.

As American Idol celebrates its season 23, new judge Carrie Underwood has been bringing a unique perspective to the panel – that of a former champion who walked the very path contestants are now tread

American Idolseason 23's new judge Carrie Underwood has been upfront about her time on the show 20 years ago, revealing a prediction that former judge Simon Cowell made about her future career as signs she's not the show's actual problem have been gaining traction with viewers.