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When an 'American Idol' contestant audition with Underwood's song, she just had to chime in.

"You guys just gave me the biggest gift," Underwood said during the emotional moment.

Right after she watched herself on the premiere of 'American Idol,' one of Underwood's beloved chickens came down with a potentially deadly illness.

Underwood was a country girl, through and through -- so why didn't she choose a mainstream country hit?

They're making some serious money in Season 23.

Carrie Underwood is the most successful contestant to come out of 'American Idol.'

Producers are counting on her "middle-America appeal."

Their facial expressions seem to say they were impressed.

In addition to all of her other talents, Underwood has a stellar memory!

Slater Nalley's original song about his teacher's son was enough to make Carrie Underwood cry.

"It's something I've wanted since I was a little girl."

Aloha, American Idol fans! The cast and crew of the new season of the reality singing competition are filming in Hawaii.