The popular singing competition is back with a familiar face, as former winner Carrie Underwood swaps the mic for the judge's chair.

Carrie Underwood has made her first public appearance since performing "America the Beautiful" during Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. The singer returned to work as she joined other "American Idol" judges for the show's taping in Los Angeles ahead of its Season 23 premiere on March 9.

According to an insider, Carrie Underwood didn't expect to pay for her own dress for her performance during the inauguration. Here's what the source alleged.

The country music superstar went viral after a technical glitch threatened to derail her rendition of America The Beautiful

Carrie Underwood ‘s decision to sing at the inauguration on Jan. 20 came as a surprise to many of her country music fans. The 41-year-old artist steered clear of politics for most of her career, so the announcement was jarring to some of her followers because of Donald Trump ‘s divisive policies. She felt the backlash immediately.

Underwood received backlash on social media as soon as her performance at the event was announced. One fan wrote on X: “ Carrie Underwood is [performing] at Trump’s inauguration so I’m blocking her on all apps and boycotting all her music.”

Styled by longtime collaborator Marina Toybina, Underwood wore a sleeveless dove gray draped midi dress by Opificio Modenese for the ceremony. The “Before He Cheats” singer completed her look with ivory leather T-strap Ingiliz pumps and a Noä diamond leaf ring.

Carrie Underwood handled a musical mishap at the inauguration of President Trump like a pro, improvising and singing a cappella after the soundtrack didn't play.

Despite all of the talk surrounding Underwood's inauguration set, the singer was left with some disappointing music news.

Mandy Moore double tapped on an Instagram post that made fun of Carrie Underwood for her performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday. Eagle-eyed fans noticed the “This Is Us” actress, 40, liked a picture posted by Evan Ross Katz that showed Underwood, 41, singing “America the Beautiful” a cappella.

Staunch vegetarian Carrie Underwood has a bone to pick with her husband, Mike Fisher, and his carnivorous appetite.

Carrie, 41, sang a rendition of America The Beautiful on January 20 in Washington DC and looked stunning in a fitted midi-dress which highlighted her slender figure.