Carrie Underwood Reflects On Her “Bless The Broken Road” Performance On “Idol”
on May 09, 2025
Carrie Underwood Reflects On Her Journey To Where She Is Today
Carrie Underwood’s path to success has been nothing short of remarkable!
The former American Idol contestant and now judge reflected on her incredible journey, most recently looking back at her performance of “Bless The Broken Road.”
Underwood, who has become one of the most successful country music artists today, shared that God has been with her all along and guiding her each and every step.
The country singer shared a special journal entry she wrote during her time on Idol, where she is reminded to trust herself, no matter what critiques the judges had to share.
“I really need to just trust myself and not let anything that the judges say get me down,” Underwood wrote. “I know that I have been so blessed, and God has an amazing plan for me, whether it has to do with American Idol, or music, or animals, or whatever. I just have to believe.”
Underwood said the journal entry could have been written at any point in her life, and explains that the trajectory of her journey, both personal and professional, have been tremendously blessed.
“Twenty years later, I’m on this side of it. It’s still such a huge part of my life, and how blessed am I,” Underwood said, reflecting on the show. “I feel like that brings it all into focus and helps you just be able to enjoy it.”
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Carrie Explains The Impact Idol Judges Made On Her Experience
The country singer also shared how she was thankful for the judges’ mentorship during her time on the show, explaining that the critiques made her a better performer.
Underwood shares how then-judge Paula Abdul gifted her a beautiful diamond ring that she wore while performing and still has to this day.
She also poked fun at Simon Cowell’s reference of her performance sounding robotic, showing some robot moves in the video.
An American Idol Full-Circle Moment
Last fall, Idol fans cheerfully reacted to Underwood’s return when the show officially posted a picture to social media of the country star in the audition room with her fellow judges.
Underwood began her career in 2005 when she became a contestant (and later won) on Season 4 of American Idol. She has continued on to become one of the show’s most successful winners, earning eight Grammy Awards and selling over 85 million records to date.
“HERE WE ARE…Back in the big city looking for the BEST and brightest talent!!!!…Season 23 starts in Spring ’25!“ the caption read.
Watch Carrie Underwood’s look back at “Bless The Broken Road” below.
