Carrie Underwood kicked off 2025 with a bang—and probably some serious vocal cord magic. The 41-year-old superstar turned Times Square into her personal concert arena during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest. It wasn’t just a performance; it was a performance—emphasis on the capital P. She brought the house down (well, technically, the square) with a medley so iconic it probably made the crystal ball feel underdressed.
She belted out the ultimate trifecta:
1. “Before He Cheats” – reminding everyone why you should never mess with a country queen. (Seriously, someone check Times Square for wrecked car windows.)
2. “Church Bells” – a song so powerful it probably had the pigeons in the area clapping along.
3. “Pink Champagne” – because why not toast the new year with bubbly and beats?
But wait, there’s more! Because Carrie doesn’t just leave you starstruck—she also drops major announcements like confetti.
The Reflection Spectacle Heads to Hulu
Carrie revealed that her glitzy Las Vegas residency show, Reflection, is about to grace your TV screens. Starting January 24th, you can watch her concert special on Hulu without needing to book a flight to Vegas or gamble away your grocery budget. Glitter? Check. High notes? Check. A performance so epic it’ll make your Wi-Fi connection sweat? Double check.
Idol Dreams and Platinum Schemes
As if dominating NYE wasn’t enough, Carrie also proved she’s America’s sweetheart (and then some) by helping an American Idol hopeful level up. During the broadcast, she presented one lucky dreamer with a platinum ticket for the upcoming season of the show. Translation? Someone’s 2025 just peaked in Times Square, and it’s not even February yet.
Carrie Underwood: turning New Year’s Eve into a Broadway-level spectacle and making dreams come true—all before most of us finish our champagne. Bow down.
It's an @AmericanIdol reunion! @RyanSeacrest catches up with @carrieunderwood after her incredible #RockinEve performance. pic.twitter.com/HcyL6SBGIp
— New Year’s Rockin’ Eve (@RockinEve) January 1, 2025