Don't envision Carrie Underwood shedding tears over cyberbullying; the seasoned 'American Idol' judge thrives on the mantra "post and ghost." She freely chronicles her life on social media, unfazed by the inevitable tide of negativity that washes ashore. "I borrowed that wisdom from Joe Rogan," Carrie revealed exclusively to E! News, adding, "It's crucial to grasp that social media is a far cry from reality." (Catch her complete interview tonight, April 29th, at 11 p.m.)
She elaborated, "It took me years to comprehend this truth and gain the confidence to dismiss concerns like, 'Does anyone dislike my hairstyle today, or the song I sang, or my rendition?' And the answer is, I don't care." Furthermore, the singer behind the hit "Before He Cheats" emphasized, "My plate is already full."
"At 42, I'm busy nurturing my two children, Isaiah, 10, and Jacob, 6, with my husband, Mike Fisher, to grow into decent human beings," Carrie shared. "I strive to do my best in everything, so if I want to share something on social media, I'll just post it and let it be."
This lesson is precisely what she aims to impart to the aspiring talents on 'American Idol's' 23rd season. "I've had numerous conversations about this over the years," said Carrie, who herself won the singing competition two decades ago, explaining how she's advised "many budding artists" entangled in online backlashes.
Her advice? Step back and recognize that "not everyone thinks that way." Reflecting on her 'American Idol' journey, Carrie admitted to being "so innocent" to the glare of fame.
"As a 22-year-old contestant, each week felt like a 'do-or-die, now-or-never' scenario," she recounted. "I was grateful for the opportunity to be on the show and still feel the same. I do get anxious for the contestants."
Carrie added, "I wish everyone could win, but unfortunately, that's not how it works."
