@ontheredcarpet: Should you sing an original song when auditioning for "American Idol"? Carrie Underwood has the answers. Watch new episodes Mondays on ABC and stream on Hulu. #AmericanIdol

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jplantamuro
JP :
There’s the scar on her lip everyone claims they can’t see
2026-02-05 03:26:40
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babamc38
MarthaMcAdoo :
I don’t like it when the contestants sing their original songs. I prefer they sing known songs.
2026-02-05 00:21:13
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charlesb40
CharlesB :
I can see what she’s saying . The originals may play better in later rounds ..
2026-02-04 17:27:20
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kristinsellsdreams
Kristin :
It’s ridiculous…. So you are judging their voice off of a song where they are emulating someone else? Even if they “make it their own” the arrangement was already given to them. Originals were created by them.
2026-02-20 19:53:55
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henryhaneyjr
Henryhaneyjr :
People who have no shot at winning, hope to get exposure by performing originals.
2026-02-06 03:53:02
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joshcruises
Josh Cruises 🛳️🌊 :
Rare Carrie Underwood W
2026-02-04 20:50:16
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charlie.trosper
Charlie T. :
It is a karaoke contest.
2026-03-24 10:11:58
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camryn.knobbe
camryn knobbe :
Only time I’ve ever agreed with Carrie
2026-03-30 03:54:40
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mario_fromhb
Mario_fromhb :
I Don't like it when a contestant sings a song in the same voice as the as the original artist....Elvis, Franky Valli, Sinatra and others...those voices were already famous
2026-02-05 02:46:26
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abbemarieee
Abbe J. Patterson, Esq. :
Will never get over 21st century machine by Catie Turner
2026-02-07 21:39:06
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us3errrr82
Лёна :
so gorgeous
2026-02-05 06:25:54
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tangiiaenjoy
Tangiia Enjoy :
The best original will always be You Set Me Free - Angie Miller
2026-02-09 12:18:37
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kathryn.redden
kathryn.redden :
Back when they first started, they encouraged the singers to sing one of the songs they wrote…but I don’t really watch this show.
2026-02-06 01:37:19
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thedomsheldon
domsheldon :
Such a good point!
2026-02-17 06:39:45
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chrisdelrey
Chris Del Rey :
She’s 100% correct here
2026-02-10 22:49:32
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user464698642
Juan :
idola. 🥰
2026-03-06 01:04:14
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dillionharper155
Dillon Harper :
That’s true 🥰🥰🥰
2026-02-11 06:50:26
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noemi2o26
noemiiiiiii :
First
2026-02-03 15:33:23
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r.haley_416
Ricky :
Eh, I somewhat disagree. I think on shows like this, it’s better to sing covers at first to draw people in. But there’s nothing wrong with originals every now and then once people know you and are invested in your story and journey.
2026-03-20 15:58:09
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not.winter.snow
not.winter.snow :
YES. Like Abby Carter when she sang “Bring me to life” 🔥🔥🔥🔥
2026-04-02 21:47:13
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fawnathon
fawnathon :
I disagree. I love when they play instruments and sing originals because it shows how much talent they truly have.
2026-03-14 03:29:59
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cadethompson11
Cade Thompson :
Singing covers is why nobody really makes it after these singing shows. Sure you can sing, but are an artist that can actually make it in the real world?
2026-03-20 14:20:06
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bochifous
hunter :
String Cheese by @hannahharperofficial is the only original song on American Idol that’s been rememberable!
2026-02-05 03:29:26
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chick20257
KAT57 :
😳😳😳
2026-02-05 02:09:34
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ashleybehr
Ashley :
I still remember pants on the ground, pants on the ground, looking like a fool witcho pants on the ground
2026-02-10 22:26:17
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