Carrie Underwood Compares Idol's Zaylie Windsor to Swift

Carrie Underwood, now a judge on American Idol's Season 23, has made headlines by likening 18-year-old contestant Zaylie Windsor to a young Taylor Swift due to her songwriting capability and vocal talent. During Windsor's audition, she performed 'The Used,' a song she wrote at 14, impressing Underwood and Lionel Richie, despite skepticism from Luke Bryan about her maturity. Underwood emphasized Windsor's artistry and emotional depth, leading to a decision in Windsor's favor to advance her to the next round. This season, Underwood has been actively shaping her judging style, notably supporting contestants who show unique potential, as seen when she was impressed by JMarie's rendition of her own song. Windsor's comparison to Taylor Swift adds to her growing popularity, with fans and critics eager to see her progress. The final audition round also saw other talents like Canaan James Hill, who earned a platinum ticket, showing the diversity and promise in this season's contestants.