Carrie Underwood has made a name for herself in music since winning American Idol in 2005, but her impressive career and past success on the show don't mean she's making the same money Katy Perry did as a judge on the show.

Carrie’s experience as a contestant is both an advantage and a challenge. She won American Idol in 2005 and knows exactly what it takes to succeed. However, she also remembers the nerves, the doubts, and the pressure of standing in front of a panel of judges.

American Idol's new judge Carrie Underwood admits to the thing that will make her a better judge as the competition moves ahead amid signs of change.