The news comes as Underwood is fresh off of finishing her first Idol season as a judge, replacing Katy Perry on the panel next to Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Her last album, Denim & Rhinestones, dropped in 2022 and reached No. 10 on the Billboard 200.

The multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning singer will debut the new SNF show open during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on July 31.

She's back! Carrie Underwood has officially confirmed that she's returning to the opening of Sunday Night Football in 2025. The singer and SNF both confirmed the news in a social media post. This marks the 13th straight season that Underwood has held the gig. Details are sparse at this point on what 2025 has in store.