Carrie Underwood’s journey is massive, from American Idol winner to among the most successful country artists of all time! Here, she recounts this journey as she celebrates her new role as a judge on American Idol, the same platform that kickstarted her career.
On her 2005 win, Underwood says, ‘you see the old videos, and it looks like it was recorded on a VHS.’ She still remembers the experience of being on the stage, and she hopes that experiential understanding of the performance gives her better insight into her ability to judge the next generation of American Idol contestants.
Carrie Underwood on Going From American Idol Winner to American Idol Judge
Underwood noted that today, artists get intense scrutiny from all angles given the anonymity awarded by social media. Here, she claims that she is lucky for having learned how to handle criticism from a young age: ‘Thick skin is in your future if you’re going to do this.’
If this interview inspires you, then check out all the work Underwood has been doing to testify to her growth! Revisit her performance of Cry Pretty on the show, where she delivered a compelling live rendition on American Idol!
Carrie Underwood sings Her Hit Single “Cry Pretty” Top 5 American Idol 2018
The shifts in entertainment history have not touched Underwood, who maintained her status as one of America Idol’s greatest successes. Whether known in small-town Oklahoma or globally, Underwood proves that perseverance and thick skin can get you anywhere.
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