Carrie Underwood loves to garden, but she recently took on a new project with her crops that has fans so impressed.

“American Idol” is returning with a new judge — but it’ll be later than usual. Typically, the season premiere airs in February. However, for the 23rd season, the show will air starting March 9.

Carrie Underwood has been, well, busy since winning Season 4 of American Idol in 2005. Since the confetti fell, the country ...