Carrie Underwood’s Iconic “Alone” Performance on American Idol | From Idol to Icon

"In Episode 3 of Idol to Icon, we revisit one of the most legendary moments in American Idol history—Carrie Underwood’s powerful 2005 performance of “Alone” by Heart. From sky-high vocals to sky-high hair, this performance helped cement Carrie as a frontrunner and future superstar. It remains one of the most talked-about moments to ever grace the Idol stage. Now, two decades later, Carrie takes us behind the scenes—sharing why she chose the song, how the judges' reactions shaped her confidence, and what it means to sit in the judges' seat herself in 2025. Experience the performance that helped launch a country queen—and hear how that defining night still inspires her today. 🎤 From Idol To Icon. #CarrieUnderwood #IdolToIcon #AmericanIdol #Alone #Heart #IdolThrowback #CUOnIdol" See more of American Idol 2025 on our official site: http://www.americanidol.com Facebook: facebook.com/AmericanIdol Twitter: twitter.com/americanidol Instagram: instagram.com/americanidol/ TikTok: tiktok.com/americanidol 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.