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\"I went from nobody knowing my name to tens of millions of people watching the show,\" she said of how she skyrocketed to fame. \"I'm proud of everything that I was able to accomplish on the show and I'm so proud of everything that I've accomplished since.\"

Some of Underwood's accomplishments include selling 85 million records, amassing 28 No. 1 singles and snagging numerous awards.

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\"This season, Carrie Underwood comes home,\" a message in the video reads.

Underwood replaces Perry, who served as a judge alongside Bryan and Richie for seven seasons after the \"Idol\" revival kicked off on ABC in 2018.

The \"Firework\" singer announced her departure on \"Jimmy Kimmel Live!\" in February and later told \"Good Morning America\" in April that her time on \"Idol\" had \"healed my heart.\"

Auditions for the upcoming season of \"Idol\" kick off Monday, Aug. 12.

For more information on auditions, visit the \"American Idol\" website here.

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