One American Idol season 23 contestant makes new judge Carrie Underwood cry pretty in emotional new promo for the ABC singing competition series, which premieres March 9.

Carrie Underwood is returning to the American Idol stage 20 years after she was crowned the winner of Season 4.

Carrie Underwood’s debut as an American Idol judge is proving to be emotional. As the singer prepares to take her seat at the judges’ table alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, a new teaser for American Idol Season 23 showed the “Cry Pretty” singer moved to tears by one contestant’s emotional story.

Carrie Underwood is moved to tears by a contestant's story in the American Idol season 23 promo, debuting on March 9.

Carrie Underwood got emotional in the trailer for Season 23 of American Idol. Underwood — who came under fire for performing at President Donald Trump's inauguration last week — is now making headlines for her new role on the iconic singing competition, which she won in 2005's Season 4.

Luke Bryan offered a hug to his fellow country star and 'Idol' judge as he asked, “you OK over there?” Carrie Underwood, who appeared to hold back tears in that moment, replied, “I’m not!”

Following Kendrick Lamar’s recent Super Bowl LIX halftime show, many fans believe singer Carrie Underwood should headline the next show. Lamar performed at halftime of the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles championship game,

Carrie Underwood's return to American Idol is shaping up to be an emotional one. A new batch of hopeful musicians pulled on Underwood's heartstrings in a new trailer for season 23 of American Idol released on Thursday,