Overview
- Underwood posted a Dec. 12 Instagram selfie urging donations to Music Gives for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
- Commenters widely noted she looked different in the image, while many others praised the style and the charitable message.
- The hue in the new photo appears darker than her August “bronde” reveal credited to stylist Katelin Megert of Parlour3Beauty.
- Coverage noted she has shared many throwbacks and made few appearances in recent months, which may explain the surprise.
- American Idol Season 24 auditions were filmed after her color change, with previews showing her darker look on upcoming episodes.