Kyra American Idol 2025. Kentucky native kyra waits is going to hollywood thanks to her determination. This time, carrie underwood is replacing katy perry as a judge.

‘american idol’ season 22 contestant kyra waits recently stunned the judges, katy perry, luke bryan and lionel richie with her emotional performance. Fans are riled up about the upcoming season of american idol after katy perry’s replacement was named thursday, august 1.