Carrie Underwood Cries Revisiting Her Life-Changing American Idol Win | Idol To Icon

Join Carrie Underwood for a heartfelt journey back to 2005, as she recalls the electric moments before Ryan Seacrest announced her as the winner of American Idol. Hear her describe the whirlwind of emotions in those life-changing seconds, and discover how a single audition turned the impossible into reality.

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AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC.

American Idol 2025

Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series.

0:00 Carrie Wins!
2:44 "Inside Your Heaven" Performance
6:40 Tearful Reflection
8:43 Finale Journal Reading
10:38 Those Final Moments
11:41 Carrie's Journey Full Circle