Carrie Underwood has made her first public appearance since performing "America the Beautiful" during Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. The singer returned to work as she joined other "American Idol" judges for the show's taping in Los Angeles ahead of its Season 23 premiere on March 9.

Carrie Underwood will make her judging debut on the upcoming season of American Idol — but some longtime viewers will not be tuning in. When the official American Idol Instagram account shared the trailer for Season 23 on Monday,

Carrie Underwood's appearance at American Idol's recent taping on Monday was the first time she had been seen since she performed at President Donald Trump's inauguration

Carrie Underwood appeared alongside her fellow American Idol judges in an emotional sneak peek for the show’s upcoming season. Underwood is serving as a judge for the first time as she marks 20 years since she won the show in 2005.

The popular singing competition is back with a familiar face, as former winner Carrie Underwood swaps the mic for the judge's chair.