Carrie Underwood was a puddle of tears by the end of American Idol’s Season 24 premiere. The long-running singing competition series returned on Monday for its ninth season on ABC, and 24th overall season. Videos by PopCulture.comAs per usual, there were some memorable auditions, but it wouldn’t be Idol without some emotional ones as well. Play videoUnderwood joined American Idol as a judge last season, coincidentally 20 years after she won. There are going to be some surprises around every turn for sure.”There will likely be many more emotional auditions to come, so Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan should stock up on the tissues.