American Idol

It's not the instant ticket to fame and fortune fans might think it is.

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.

He was born into the business.

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!

The former 'American Idol' finalist was charged with DUI after a single-car crash in middle Tennessee.

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."