As the first headliner to grace the Resorts World Theatre stage, Underwood reflected on the experience with pride. “It’s been such a special honor to be part of this,” she told Las Vegas Weekly ahead of her final performances. The residency not only gave her a chance to perform for fans from around the globe but also allowed her to craft a unique production filled with pyrotechnics, mirrored effects, and choreography not typically included in her touring concerts. Tickets, which ranged from $55 to $649, drew a diverse audience and cemented the residency as one of the Strip’s must-see shows.
Though the final notes of “Reflection” are still echoing, Underwood is already looking ahead. After two decades, she’s returning to American Idol—this time as a judge. Her return marks a poignant full-circle moment for the show’s biggest-selling winner, who took home the Season 4 crown in 2005. “I’m at a point in my career where I just want to do things that are fun, things that feel exciting and challenging,” she shared in an interview. Reuniting with Ryan Seacrest and joining fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, Underwood is ready to guide a new generation of contestants, something she calls “a special honor” and “incredibly rewarding.”
