In line with the TV schedule for 2025, the popular series “American Idol” came back on March 9th, with longtime judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan still on board. A fresh face graced the competition this year, none other than Carrie Underwood – a past winner of “Idol”. Interestingly, she stepped in to replace Katy Perry as judge for this season. Prior to the launch of season 23, showrunner Megan Michaels Wolflick was candid about a significant choice Carrie Underwood had made earlier.
In January, prior to the 23rd season of “American Idol” starting, Carrie Underwood sang “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration. Her stunning performance of the patriotic song was met with some criticism from fans due to her decision to perform at the inauguration. However, showrunner Megan Michaels Wolflick shared her thoughts on Underwood’s choice to sing at the future president’s inauguration in an interview with The Wrap, and this is what she had to say:
It was her choice. Notably, Katy Perry, one of our panelists, also performed at the most recent presidential swearing-in ceremony. Thus, it’s quite fascinating that two American Idol judges have sung at the last two inaugurations, isn’t it?
Megan Michaels Wolflick noted that Carrie Underwood skillfully navigated the technical issues that arose during her performance at the inauguration. Even when the backing music malfunctioned, the “Before He Cheats” singer showcased her versatility by continuing to perform the song without any musical accompaniment. Wolflick further suggested that Underwood’s background as an “American Idol” contestant might have contributed significantly to her ability to remain composed during this challenging situation.
Underwood demonstrated resilience and maintained composure, which I attribute largely to her background in Idol and her extensive live performance experience, stemming from her early years on the show.
In a live TV performance, it’s crucial to stay mentally alert for unforeseen issues. Carrie Underwood’s swift thinking and composure made those backing track problems seem like they never happened at all.
As a moviegoer, let me express how astonishingly similar Carrie Underwood and Katy Perry seem to be, despite their distinct musical styles. Both are renowned for their chart-topping hits, have graced Las Vegas with captivating residencies, and share connections to American Idol and presidential inaugurations. It’s clear that Katy Perry has found the perfect successor in Underwood as a judge on the panel.
Katy Perry, famously known for her hit “Teenage Dream,” indeed sang “Firework” with great pride during Joe Biden’s inauguration in 2021. Moreover, Jennifer Lopez, who was a regular judge on American Idol until the show ended on FOX, also performed at Biden’s inauguration, singing tunes like “This Land Is Your Land” and “America the Beautiful.” The fact that American Idol judges often perform at presidential inaugurations underscores artists using these events to be a part of significant historical moments.
As the new season of American Idol gets underway, its producer Megan Michaels Wolflick shows Carrie Underwood great respect for her bold choice to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration. From competing on American Idol to eventually becoming a judge on the same show, the “Jesus, Take the Wheel” artist certainly isn’t shy about seizing opportunities that come her way. Tune in every Sunday at 8/7c or catch up with new episodes of American Idol on your Hulu subscription.
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2025-03-14 02:38