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.

Carrie Underwood has captivated fans with her rendition of NBC's "Sunday Night Football" anthem for the past 12 seasons. Will she continue do the same this upcoming NFL season? Although it was never really in doubt,