It's hard to believe it's been two decades since Carrie Underwood broke into the music scene after winning the fourth season of American Idol. Now, she's returning as a judge on the hit singing show and to celebrate the impending new season,

While Carrie Underwood is often in the spotlight for her career, she prefers to keep her personal life more private.

Disney/Eric McCandless The search for a brand-new American Idol is about to begin. Season 23 of ABC’s singing competition show is returning this March with season 4 winner Carrie Underwood serving as a judge for the very first time.

Carrie Underwood, who was crowned the winner of 'American Idol' Season 4 in 2005, returns as a judge in Season 23

It’s mind-blowing that it’s been 20 years since Carrie Underwood first auditioned and won American Idol. Now, the famed country singer will come back to the reality competition series audition room as a new replacement judge for Katy Perry.