Carrie Underwood returns to ‘American Idol’

This Sunday, “American Idol” returns for season 23, with a historic first: Oklahoman Carrie Underwood and former contestant joins the judging panel. Underwood is the first “Idol” alum to serve as a judge, and her debut is highly anticipated among fans.

The season premieres this Sunday, March 9, from 7-9 p.m. CT on ABC. New episodes air Sunday nights, with next-day streaming available on Hulu. Viewers can also watch live through the ABC app, website or other live-streaming services. Get ready for another fun and exciting adventure of discovering music’s next star!

Read more about the new season here.