American Idol producers are all allegedly concerned that Carrie Underwood's Inauguration performance could have detrimental consequences for the show.

Keep reading for what to know about Carrie Underwood's political views: Though a previous report in 2012 alleged that Underwood was a registered Republican at the time, the American Idol alum-turned-judge's current political affiliation is unknown, as she has never publicly said if she is a Republican or Democrat.

With Carrie Underwood returning to 'American Idol', the singer decided to hand out a platinum ticket a little early.