Carrie Underwood announces big career news just days before American Idol premiere

SINGER Carrie Underwood has revealed major career news just days ahead of the new series of American Idol.

The country music superstar is gearing up for a huge performance that will leave her fans delighted.

Carrie Underwood smiling on the set of American Idol in a gold metallic dress.
Carrie Underwood has revealed some major career news ahead of the American Idol launchCredit: Getty

Carrie Underwood performing on stage at Wildlands.
She will be performing at the Wildlands festivalCredit: Instagram/wildlandsmusic
Carrie will be taking to the stage for a performance at a popular music festival.

In news shared to social media, it has been confirmed that Carrie will be singing at the Wildlands festival in Big Sky, Montana.

The event organisers shared a promo picture to celebrate Carrie’s performance which appeared to go down a storm with fans.

One fan said: “That’s awesome.”

Another added: “A flight to Montana doesn’t sound bad at all. Carrie im coming.”

With a third commenting: “There she’s the Queen, the one and only Carrie Underwood, one of the most beautiful, powerful ,magnificent voices ever ever.”

Carrie, known for hits including Before He Cheats, will be back on-screen for American Idol on Jan 26.

The star originally rose to fame as a contestant on the show, being invited back as a judge almost 20 years later.

Carrie took over from Katy Perry in 2024 after the California Gurls singer quit the programme following seven series.

Carrie will be seen on the new series alongside fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.

Other acts set to perform at Wildlands include Riley Green, LeAnn Rimes and Kaitlin Butts.

In May, Carrie broke down in tears during an interview while reflecting on her experience on the Idol stage.

“I think my journey on American Idol all the time, because it’s so grand, it’s so unbelievable,” the Grammy Award winner shared.

“If I hadn’t made that one decision in my life, my life would be completely different,” she continued.

“So, it’s just a blessed journey I’ve been on.”

Carrie Underwood dressed as Rapunzel for Disney Night on American Idol.
She will be taking to the stage later this yearCredit: Getty

Illustration of the Wildlands concert schedule featuring Riley Green, Leann Rimes, Carrie Underwood, and Kaitlin Butts, held on July 31st-August 1st in Big Sky, Montana.
She will be part of a stellar line-upCredit: Instagram/wildlandsmusic