Plus, she plans to lead with thoughtfulness, having been through the Idol journey herself two decades ago.
“I think I can be honest and constructive, but still kind,” Carrie noted. “And I think that’s the whole point, because people are coming in and it’s dreams. You’re part of somebody’s story from that moment on.”
While fans wait for Carrie’s judging debut, keep reading to catch up on where other American Idol alums are today.