Carrie Underwood last embarked on a full-scale tour in 2023 with her Denim & Rhinestones Tour, which ran from October 15, 2022, through March 17, 2023, across the United States.
Since wrapping that tour, the “Southbound” singer has not returned to the road for another full-blown tour.
Why Does Carrie Underwood Not Tour Anymore?
It appears Underwood’s schedule is filled with other priorities. Between her role on American Idol and her life as a mom, wife, philanthropist, radio host, author and entrepreneur, touring extensively across the country may no longer fit into her current routine.
On the business side, her fitness app, Fit52, launched in 2020 and has continued to operate successfully since then.
Underwood is also the voice of NFL Sunday Night Football and the founder of the C.A.T.S. Foundation, which supports her hometown community through education, animal welfare and local services.
Is Carrie Underwood Touring in 2026?
No. Carrie Underwood shut down fans’ hopes of a 2026 tour with just one word during a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! while promoting the upcoming season of American Idol.
Underwood and her fellow American Idol judges, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, were nearing the end of their interview when Kimmel casually asked the trio about their tour plans for 2026.
After wrapping up the Denim & Rhinestones Tour in early 2023, she shifted to a lighter schedule that included select standalone concerts, festival appearances, and an extended Las Vegas residency.
By anchoring herself in Las Vegas, Underwood proved she doesn’t necessarily need to take her shows on the road. Her popularity is strong enough that fans are willing to travel to see her — instead of the other way around.
Let’s take a look at some of the other milestones Underwood has achieved since winning American Idol.
20 Things Carrie Underwood Has Done Since Winning ‘American Idol’
Carrie Underwood has been, well, busy since winning Season 4 of American Idol in 2005. Since the confetti fell, the country singer has released nine albums and embarked on seven tours. She’s also tried her hand at acting and launched a handful of businesses.
Over the years she’s become one of the biggest success stories to come out of the show, winning countless awards and amassing a staggering net worth of over $100 million.
Keep scrolling to see 20 things Underwood has done since her time on the reality singing competition.
PICTURES: See Inside Carrie Underwood’s Breathtaking Nashville Mansion
Carrie Underwood and her husband, Mike Fisher, owned a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2-half-bathroom home in an affluent Nashville suburb called Brentwood. The 7,000-square-foot mansion features a wet bar, fitness center and tennis court, as well as a four-car garage, walk-out basement with heated marble floors and extra appliances, including a sub-zero fridge and wine fridge. That house is where Underwood suffered a devastating fall in 2017.
The couple sold the luxurious home for $1,410,000 in March of 2019, after they moved into the massive dream home that they had spent several years building from scratch.
The Treasury Department said it currently has 31 contracts with Booz Allen totaling $4.8 million in annual spending and $21 million in total obligations.
The WWE’s return to Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena left wrestling fans with a lot to look forward during the last episode of “Raw” before Royal Rumble on Saturday.
The night started on a high note, as AJ Styles and CM Punk announced that they would face off for the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event. The outcome, however, wasn’t what fans expected, as it ended in a no-contest following an interference from Finn Balor.
In between all of that, it was announced that Bron Breakker’s suspension is lifted and that all members of The Vision will compete in the Royal Rumble, and Alpha Academy won a Fatal 4-Way tag team match to earn the right to challenge The Usos for the World Tag Team Championship.
Andreas Hale broke down all the action from Monday’s episode of “Raw.”
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Alamogordo Police Department said a teen was shot last Friday. They said that the teen, a 17-year-old male, and his passenger, a 20-year-old male, were driving when someone shot multiple times into their vehicle, injuring the teen. The teen tried to drive himself to the hospital but collided with another […]
Alternative will always be political, because it’s a deviation from the mainstream – and when shit gets hairy, it’s only natural that alternative and punk artists start rallying – and AaronTurner of Isis, SUMAC, and OldManGloom decided to get his own hands involved, literally. Designing a t-shirt with the word ‘NO’ on it, but the ‘NO’ is covered in ICE, making the shirt read ‘NO ICE,’ Turner obviously takes a shot at the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but also nods to his own work with OldManGloom and their 2012 LP titled ‘NO.’
The description of the shirt listing, and being sold on bigcartel.com, elaborates on the charitable aspect of the t-shirt launch, saying: “Send a subtle/not-so-subtle message with one of these fine garments, and help raise funds for Minneapolis folks doing good work in the process. Proceeds from the sales of these shirts will be given to “Support Phillips Families in Urgent Need” – a MN based fund-raising effort providing occupation-impacted families with support for rent relief, groceries, medical needs and more. This design made by A. Turner comes in two styles and is printed on nice Comfort Color T ‘s. Please note: this is a pre-order and shirts will ship in March. You can read more about “Support Phillips Families in Urgent Need” and donate directly here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-phiIlips-families-in-urgent-need.”
You can check out the shirt here. AaronTurner also posted the design to Instagram, which you can see below.
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After a judge issued a temporary restraining order last week allowing Alabama center Charles Bediako to play for the Crimson Tide despite declaring for the NBA Draft playing in the NBA G League, he made a successful return Saturday, scoring 13 points in 25 minutes in a 79-73 loss to Tennessee.
The 10-day court order issued by a local judge was set to expire Tuesday, but the judge extended the temporary restraining order for an additional 10 days due to travel issues for the attorneys representing the NCAA.
The extended order would expire on Feb. 6, allowing Bediako to play in Alabama’s games vs. Missouri on Tuesday, at Florida on Sunday and vs. Texas A&M on Feb. 4.
Bediako doesn’t miss a beat in return
Two and a half years after last suiting up for Bama, Bediako looked great in his return, adding a dynamic lob threat to the Crimson Tide’s frontcourt.
He finished 5-of-6 shooting from the floor — with four dunks — and added added three rebounds, two blocks and two steals. It was exactly the type of performance that may make the heartache of doing battle with the NCAA worth it for coach Nate Oats, who thrust his program into the national spotlight in recent days by pushing to get Bediako eligible during the middle of the season.
Were Alabama fans cheering Charles Bediako — or the erosion of the NCAA?
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Bediako’s return to college basketball after his entry into the 2023 NBA Draft has whipped college basketball into a frenzy. The case is only the latest example of how eligibility standards in college basketball are cratering as the NCAA’s rules continue to face legal challenges. An Alabama judge granted a temporary restraining order in Bediako’s favor Wednesday, clearing the path for his return to the Crimson Tide.
He last played for Alabama in the 2022-23 season as a sophomore before remaining in the NBA Draft pool beyond the NCAA’s well-established and clearly communicated draft withdrawal deadline. That deadline has long served as a line in the sand for players weighing their futures.
Prior to the Bediako fiasco, the precedent maintained by the NCAA was this: if you withdraw before the NBA Draft deadline, you can preserve your collegiate eligibility. If you don’t withdraw and choose to remain in the NBA Draft, you are forfeiting your future collegiate eligibility. There was never any ambiguity over that until Bediako found a friendly judge who cleared the path for his return.
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Throw in the fact that Bediako signed multiple NBA contracts and has been away from college basketball for nearly three years and you get a messy situation that has stoked the ire of coaches around the country.
The precedent now being established by the Bediako case could permanently change the enforceability of the draft withdrawal deadline, further eroding the NCAA’s ability to govern college basketball. It’s also just the latest domino to fall in a saga that has seen the makeup of college basketball rosters continue to change and skew in a more professional direction.
While some have likened the case to that of Baylor center James Nnaji, who joined the Bears earlier this season after he was drafted No. 31 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, there are some key differences.
A pro career hasn’t panned out
Bediako went undrafted in 2023 and has not played in an NBA game, but he did sign a two-way contract with the Spurs ahead of the 2023-24 season. He’s also signed NBA Exhibit 10 deals. Both forms of contracts make him ineligible for college basketball, according to NCAA standards. This is also one key area in which Bediako’s case differs from others who have played in the G League before returning to college basketball: Bediako is the first to have been under contract with an NBA organization.
Here is an excerpt from the NCAA’s statement made by senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt:
“Mr. Bediako signed three NBA contracts after competing in college for two seasons. The NCAA has not and will not grant eligibility to any prospective or returning student-athletes who have signed an NBA contract. Eligibility rules ensure high school students get a shot at earning scholarships, and we will continue to consistently apply and defend these rules.”
Charles Bediako was a key player for Alabama for two seasons before declaring for NBA Draft in 2023.
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The case for returning to college
A key point in Bediako’s argument for eligibility is that he is within the NCAA’s five-year window for eligibility. The clock started when he enrolled at Alabama as a freshman in the 2021-22 season, and the 2025-26 season marks Year 5 on his clock. Since he’s within his five-year window and has yet to play in an NBA game, Bediako’s representation argues he should be able to play.
“The NCAA’s arbitrary and inconsistent enforcement of its eligibility standards is inflicting immediate and irreparable harm upon him,” said Bediako’s lawyer, Darren Heitner, in a statement. “This harm is particularly egregious given the NCAA’s recent decisions granting eligibility to athletes with far more extensive professional experience, revealing a pattern of selective and inequitable application of its own rules.”
Differences between Bediako and Nnaji cases
The case involving Baylor center James Nnaji differs from the Bediako case because, although Nnaji was drafted in 2023 (the same year Bediako went undrafted), Nnaji never signed an NBA contract. Nnaji was also cleared by the NCAA to play for Baylor, whereas Bediako has not been cleared by the NCAA.
Nnaji also never appeared in a college basketball game and thus was never subject to the NCAA’s NBA Draft withdrawal deadline. Bediako was subject to that deadline in 2023.
But it won’t be the final judicial say on the matter. The initial ruling covers just 10 days, which means Bediako will likely need a preliminary injunction on Jan. 27 if he wishes to continue playing.
What Oats said about his roster addition
Alabama needs help on the interior, and Bediako profiles as a strong rim protector after leading the Crimson Tide in blocks with 1.8 per game in the 2022-23 season. Though Bediako is averaging just 4.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 0.6 blocks in 15.1 minutes per game for the Motor City Cruise, he size, length and track record of collegiate production could benefit the Crimson Tide. Those attributes were all on display against Tennessee.
“He was here not that long ago, and when he was here, he was an elite rim protector, very good post defender, rebounder, very good lob target,” Alabama coach Nate Oats said. “And I think his game’s continued to develop, and we’ll try to use some of the stuff he’s developed. But right now, we’re just trying to get him used to playing with the players we have.”
What other coaches are saying about Bediako
Florida coach Todd Golden said “I don’t agree with it, and I don’t think he should be playing.” He also added that he doesn’t fault Oats for taking a step that could help his team win games.
“We are going to beat them anyway,” Golden said. “If he plays, we’ll beat them anyways.”
Florida’s Todd Golden sounds off on Charles Bediako’s potential return to Alabama: ‘We’ll beat them anyway’
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Kentucky coach Mark Pope suggested the NCAA Tournament selection committee should not consider results that occurred when a team played someone who is not eligible under NCAA rules.
“The one stop gap that is kind of spreading right now, that maybe has some legs, is that the NCAA does get to decide who gets to go to the NCAA Tournament,” Pope said. “They get to decide that. They have that power.
“They’ve been very, very clear about the rules they’re going to try to enforce,” Pope added. “They might lose in court, but they still get to decide what games count towards the NCAA Tournament.”
Winter storm disrupts flights at Sunport, but not as badly as what’s happening across the country.A massive winter storm led to the cancellation of nearly 20,000 flights nationwide, causing significant delays and cancellations for travelers at Sunport in Albuquerque.At Sunport on Monday, travelers faced significant disruptions as a massive winter storm led to the cancellation of nearly 20,000 flights nationwide, with several flights canceled or delayed in Albuquerque.Grace and William Martinez have been trying to leave New Mexico for Austin since Sunday morning. “We’re still going — flights in about two hours. Finally? Finally,” Martinez said.Nearly 20,000 flights were canceled across the country over the weekend, with 11,000 cancellations occurring on Sunday alone. Leon Morgenstern, who has been doing business in Albuquerque since last Thursday, was heading home to Miami when his flight was canceled. He expressed uncertainty about when he would be able to return home. “Was flying through Dallas-Fort Worth on American and they’re rescheduling on an unknown time or day,” Morgenstern said.Despite the widespread disruptions, some passengers experienced smooth travel. Chancey Marker, traveling back home from Alabama to Santa Fe, reported no issues with his flights. “My flight here and back, all on time. I’m very lucky,” Marker said.Aidan Ross, an Albuquerque resident heading back to England for a visit, faced a delay but was relieved not to be flying through Chicago. “I’m very glad I’m not flying through Chicago or somewhere. Are you going from Dallas direct to London? Yes,” Ross said.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —
Winter storm disrupts flights at Sunport, but not as badly as what’s happening across the country.
A massive winter storm led to the cancellation of nearly 20,000 flights nationwide, causing significant delays and cancellations for travelers at Sunport in Albuquerque.
At Sunport on Monday, travelers faced significant disruptions as a massive winter storm led to the cancellation of nearly 20,000 flights nationwide, with several flights canceled or delayed in Albuquerque.
Grace and William Martinez have been trying to leave New Mexico for Austin since Sunday morning.
“We’re still going — flights in about two hours. Finally? Finally,” Martinez said.
Nearly 20,000 flights were canceled across the country over the weekend, with 11,000 cancellations occurring on Sunday alone.
Leon Morgenstern, who has been doing business in Albuquerque since last Thursday, was heading home to Miami when his flight was canceled. He expressed uncertainty about when he would be able to return home.
“Was flying through Dallas-Fort Worth on American and they’re rescheduling on an unknown time or day,” Morgenstern said.
Despite the widespread disruptions, some passengers experienced smooth travel. Chancey Marker, traveling back home from Alabama to Santa Fe, reported no issues with his flights.
“My flight here and back, all on time. I’m very lucky,” Marker said.
Aidan Ross, an Albuquerque resident heading back to England for a visit, faced a delay but was relieved not to be flying through Chicago.
“I’m very glad I’m not flying through Chicago or somewhere. Are you going from Dallas direct to London? Yes,” Ross said.
