Carrie Underwood returns to American Idol - the show that changed her life

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Carrie Underwood has had an incredible career to date, which has seen her pick up countless awards over the years.MORE: Carrie Underwood's husband announces personal news in rare social media postThe country star first came to the public's attention on American Idol back in 2005, and she's remained loyal to the show ever since.This year, for the program's 20th anniversary, Carrie returned as a guest judge on Sunday night's episode, and it was the news that fans had been waiting for.VIDEO: Carrie Underwood's love story with Mike FisherThe official American Idol Instagram account revealed their joy in an upbeat post ahead of the show, writing: "We've been waiting all week for 8x Grammy winner and guest mentor @CarrieUnderwood, TONIGHT on American Idol."MORE: Carrie Underwood's husband shares rare photo of their sonsMORE: Carrie Underwood's son steals the show in adorable new photoCarrie's fans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "Can't wait, that show changed her life," while another wrote: "I'm so excited to watch Carrie on the show." A third added: "Welcome back Carrie!"The singer was just as thrilled to return, and wrote on her own account before the show aired: "I was honored to be able to come back and mentor the Top 5 contestants on @americanidol!

Watch tonight at 8/7c on @abcnetwork."A post shared by Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood)Carrie Underwood returned to American Idol on Sunday nightThe show made sure to properly pay tribute to the award-winning star with a Carrie Underwood-themed program.MORE: Carrie Underwood enjoys evening out with eldest sonMORE: Carrie Underwood looks incredible in sheer ballgownThe top five contestants performed twice - with a Carrie Underwood song, and another song.