Carrie Underwood took some criticism from Lionel Richie on Good Morning America Wednesday when he called her "too nice" on American Idol. The country superstar looked surprised as Richie joked about her always defending contestants.

Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie compete against Carrie Underwood and Jimmy as they try to guess random songs The Roots are playing one instrument at a time, like Billie Eilish's "BIRDS OF A FEATHER."

American Idol fans got their first real glimpse of Carrie Underwood as Katy Perry’s replacement during the American Idol audition special that aired on the 2025 TV schedule after the Academy Award winners were announced Sunday night,