American Idolseason 23 welcomed Carrie Underwood as a new judge on the show, and though many were hopeful that she’d be able to fit the role as a former winner, her lackluster debut has producers doing damage control for her performance.

Underwood's performance experienced technical difficulties, leading her to sing a cappella. She asked the attendees to join in. "You know the words," she said. Michaels Wolflick p