Carrie Underwood was the obvious pick to join the judging panel after Katy Perry's exit, according to 'American Idol showrunner

American Idol's current showrunner is reflecting on Carrie Underwood's performance at Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration. "That was her decision," Megan Michaels Wolflick shared with The Wrap in an interview published Sunday,

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