Returning judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are joined by country music star Carrie Underwood for this season of American Idol, which airs Sunday, March 9 on ABC at 8/7c.

Carrie Underwood may have won American Idol years ago, but stepping into the judge's seat has come with a learning curve. Luckily for the new judge, her fellow co-stars, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie,

Former American Idol winner Carrie Underwood isn’t new to the show, but she is new to judging the show’s talent. Her return for Season 23 marks a new chapter for the singer, who achieved massive success after winning Season 4.