Carrie Underwood Returns To American Idol

Country singer and American Idol winner Carrie Underwood will perform on the TV talent show next week.

Underwood, who won American Idol in 2005, will be joined by Randy Travis for a duet of Travis' hit 'I Told You So' for the Grand Ole Opry week of the contest.

Speaking to Access Hollywood, Underwood said: "I am so excited that two of my musical passions, American Idol, and the Grand Ole Opry, are joining together to create a really special week of music.

"I am always thrilled to return to the Idol stage, and am so proud to be bringing with me one of my heroes, Randy Travis."