American Idol‘s 23rd season is on the horizon as ABC unveils a first look at the newest judge and past winner, Carrie Underwood. She joins long-running host Ryan Seacrest and fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan for the latest round of competition as they seek out the next American Idol.

Carrie Underwood won Season 4 of American Idol. Now, she's giving singing hopefuls their chance at musical stardom as a judge on the competition show.

American Idol” had the unthinkable task of replacing superstar judge Katy Perry. Well, the long-running reality TV show ended up pulling from its own bank of successful winners, choosing Season 4 stand-out Carrie Underwood to sit in between Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie at the