Country music superstar Carrie Underwood is facing criticism from American Idol audiences following her performance at the 2025 inauguration for President Donald Trump.
In a post on X, Underwood shared about the upcoming season of American Idol, writing, “Spoiler alert…I get booed A LOT from our Hollywood Week audience.”
Spoiler alert…I get booed A LOT from our Hollywood Week audience. 😳 @AmericanIdol
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) February 17, 2026
The comments that followed this post included both those of support and fury.
“You earned it,” one wrote.
“America loves you!” another wrote, alongside the 2024 electoral map.
“Maybe-hear me out because I know this is wild- you should take the hint,” someone else commented.
“Have you been hacked? Odd you would mention it, good to know. I stopped watching it in 2025,” yet another wrote.
Some saw it as a means of honor.
“Welcome to the club. Serving Jesus comes with a price. I’ll pay it every day,” user Kam St. Martin wrote.
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Country music star John Rich commented, stating, “Good! The last thing you want is Hollywood thinking well of you.”
“Well, you know you’re on the right side of Christ. Demons hiss, heckle & moan anytime they’re in the presence of goodness,” another user stated.
In a cultural moment where conviction often comes at a cost, Underwood’s willingness to endure criticism reflects a deeper truth: the freedoms Americans cherish are rooted in the liberty to live out one’s beliefs without fear. Faith has always required courage, and it is precisely this boldness—grounded in trust in God and gratitude for the freedoms of this nation—that keeps both faith and freedom alive for the next generation.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
