Carrie Underwood's Trump inauguration performance stirs controversy, sparking concerns over 'American Idol's' values and ratings.

American Idol' Season 23 hoped to stay out of politics -- but Carrie Underwood's inauguration performance thrust the show's political side into the spotlight. Here's what a source shared.

Carrie Underwood is gearing up to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony. Throughout her 20-year career, the "All-American Girl" crooner has mostly avoided voicing her political opinions. But the former "American Idol" winner expressed her love for the United States when she agreed to perform at the momentous occasion.

Carrie Underwood’s controversial performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration has left American Idol executives in a tough spot. Could the awkward moment impact her role on the show as the new judge in season 23?

Jan. 20, Carrie Underwood performed at Donald Trump's inauguration. She sang "America the Beautiful" a cappella following technical difficulties that delayed her performance.

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.

Country singer Carrie Underwood likely didn't anticipate being thrust into a maelstrom of musical and political discord when she agreed to perform during

Carrie Underwood's new gig as a judge on 'American Idol' Season 23 is allegedly not in jeopardy after her inauguration performance.

Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of United States took place on Monday and American Idol winner Carrie Underwood was among those who performed at the occasion

CARRIE Underwood suffered major technical difficulties as she performed for President Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C. on Monday, January 20. Carrie, 41, sang America the

Trump has enlisted the help of celebrity acts for the ceremony—and there will also be some famous faces in the audience.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a rally ahead of the ... judging the next season of “American Idol.” “I went from nobody knowing my name to tens of millions of people watching the ...