American Idol's new judge Carrie Underwood admits to the thing that will make her a better judge as the competition moves ahead amid signs of change.

Carrie Underwood is still getting used to life as a judge on American Idol season 23. She’s had an incredible career as a country music star, but now, instead of competing, she’s the one giving feedback.

American Idol” contestant Samantha Ray paid tribute to her late sister with an audition that brought judge Carrie Underwood to tears during Sunday’s new episode.