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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Carrie Underwood gets emotional on ‘American Idol,' says it can be ‘difficult' to share your faith
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways As 'American Idol' prepared to name the contestant who would round out this season's top 24, Carrie Underwood got emotional. But the 'Idol' judge's emotions had more to do with the performance she had just heard than it did the pressure of the situation. Carrie Underwood tears up during worship song on 'American Idol' With the final spot in the top 24 on the line, contestants Breanna Nix and Rylie O'Neill had taken the stage to perform a duet of worship singer Brandon Lake's 'Gratitude.' So I throw up my hands and praise You again and again 'Cause all that I have is a hallelujah Hallelujah And I know it's not much but I've nothing else fit for a King Except for a heart singing hallelujah Hallelujah Backstage, meanwhile, country star Jelly Roll — who is a mentor on 'Idol' this season — FaceTimed Lake so he could listen to the performance. 'That was the most gorgeous version of 'Gratitude' I've ever heard,' Lake, who has previously collaborated with Jelly Roll, told the two contestants. Underwood was visibly touched by the performance — and for the contestants' willingness to share their faith on such a large platform. 'I know how difficult it is to come into the entertainment industry and bring your faith with you. It is a brave thing to do because there are a lot of outside forces that are going to tell you not to do that,' she said with emotion, as fellow 'Idol' judge Lionel Richie placed his hand on her back. 'I want to tell you that I'm proud of you guys.' In the end, though, only one contestant could advance to the top 24. The judges pushed Nix, a 25-year-old stay-at home-mom from Denton, Texas, through to the next round. Nix successfully auditioned for 'Idol' with Underwood's No. 1 hit 'Jesus, Take the Wheel.' Faith has been featured prominently on this season of 'Idol.' Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell, recently performed his original song 'Hey Jesus.' Canaan James Hill, a 17-year-old aspiring preacher, auditioned for 'Idol' with the gospel song 'I Need Your Glory' and earned a coveted platinum ticket from the judges. On April 20, 'Idol' is celebrating Easter Sunday with a three-hour program that will feature the remaining contestants performing songs of faith, according to a TV listing. The episode will also feature performances from all of the 'Idol' judges, Jelly Roll and Lake, and CeCe Winans, a 17-time Grammy-winning gospel singer. Carrie Underwood's faith Underwood has long been vocal about her Christian faith. When the country music superstar came through Salt Lake City on her 'Denim and Rhinestones' tour in 2022, she transformed the large Delta Center into an intimate church as she performed 'Jesus, Take the Wheel' and 'How Great Thou Art,' as the Deseret News reported. The singer released her first gospel album, 'My Savior,' in 2021. The album includes several hymns she grew up singing in a small Baptist church in her Checotah, Oklahoma, hometown, as the Deseret News previously reported. 'I grew up on this music. It's such a pillar of who I am as a person but also as an artist,' Underwood told the 'Today' show at the time. 'Now as an adult, they hold such a higher purpose and deeper meaning for me, singing these lyrics.'
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'American Idol' determines Top 14 singers: Here's whom the judges saved from elimination
'American Idol' determines Top 14 singers: Here's whom the judges saved from elimination Show Caption Hide Caption Carrie Underwood admits it's 'difficult' to be open about her faith During 'American Idol', judge Carrie Underwood was visibly emotional after contestants Breanna Nix and Rylie O'Neill performed Brandon Lake's worship song 'Gratitude'. unbranded - Entertainment "American Idol" is swiftly whittling down the competition. In two consecutive episodes, the ABC competition show shed 10 contestants. After viewers picked their 20 favorite singers from the Top 24 in the April 20 episode, the contestants learned who made it into the Top 14 – including who would need a lifeline from the judges – on April 21. Kyana Fanene, Grayson Torrence, MKY and Penny Samar were shown the door on April 20, during the "songs of faith" episode. Based on these Easter Sunday performances, "Idol" viewers cast their votes for the Top 14, and judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood had the opportunity to save four singers who'd found themselves in the "danger zone." Here are the contestants who will remain in the competition and who didn't make it into Season 23's Top 14. Who went home from the 'American Idol' Top 20? Six singers didn't make the cut after they failed to receive a save from the judges. Isaiah Misailegalu Drew Ryn Olivier Bergeron Baylee Littrell Zaylie Windsor Victor Solomon Here's who is in the 'American Idol' Top 14 These singers will sail into the next week after the audience voted based on their "songs of faith" performance. Kolbi Jordan Thunderstorm Artis Filo John Foster Mattie Pruitt Canaan James Hill Breanna Nix Jamal Roberts Slater Nalley Gabby Samone Here's whom the judges saved:
USA Today
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'American Idol': Josh Groban praises his 'extraordinary' fan's 'Wicked' cover
'American Idol': Josh Groban praises his 'extraordinary' fan's 'Wicked' cover Show Caption Hide Caption Carrie Underwood admits it's 'difficult' to be open about her faith During 'American Idol', judge Carrie Underwood was visibly emotional after contestants Breanna Nix and Rylie O'Neill performed Brandon Lake's worship song 'Gratitude'. unbranded - Entertainment The "American Idol" Top 24 have shown off their chops, and it's time for viewers to have their voices heard, too. Monday night's episode rode the wave from Sunday night and brought out the second half of the Top 24 performers. Now, for the first time this season, it's up to "Idol" fans to determine who makes it through after next week; votes can be cast at Highlights from night two of the Top 24 performances included spot-on feedback from Broadway star and multi-platinum singer Josh Groban, who was a guest mentor alongside artist-in-residence Jelly Roll; a high-energy cover by Desmond Roberts that would give Stevie Wonder a run for his money; and a Kelly Clarkson-esque rendition of an Avril Lavigne song by Drew Ryn. Last night: Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll admit song covers are better than their versions Meanwhile, Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan again took a step back from critical feedback in favor of uplifting each singer and encouraging viewers to vote. Here are some of the best moments from Episode 9. Amanda Barise flirts with Josh Groban, puts a new spin on 'Defying Gravity' For the Top 24, seasoned performer Amanda Barise, who fancied herself as the underdog in this competition, chose a song she felt "embodies my time on the show." She and the band came up with a unique, upbeat and slightly tropical-themed arrangement for "Defying Gravity" from "Wicked." During rehearsals, she mentioned more than once that Groban was her first crush, and in turn, he revealed her singing videos had come up on his Instagram feed. He came away from the rehearsal saying, "Amanda is a vocal technician. There's very little she can't do." Amanda, showcasing her newfound confidence, was barefoot on stage as she seemingly hit every note known to mankind in delivering her rendition of Elphaba's famous solo. The song's dramatic climax was something that must be heard to be believed. Though the judges all shared their compliments, Groban's was by far the most effusive: "Everything you do is extraordinary. I'll be your fan and I'll be watching from the sidelines and I'll be cheering you on every step of the way." Luke Bryan jumps on his seat in excitement over piano man Josh King Josh King has only gotten better since finding himself some main character energy in the first round of Hollywood Week. The airport piano performer officially earned the "most improved" award by donning a white blazer and matching pants and breaking out some impressive footwork while performing "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John. As he walked around toting the whole mic stand, he got the judges dancing up on their feet. There was no trace left of the guy who had his butt firmly on a piano seat during his "Over the Rainbow" audition. If you recall, Bryan's criticism at the time was that "you can't dance to the way you're playing," and Underwood wasn't willing to advance him through the competition (he got by with yeses from Richie and Bryan). Weeks later, Josh is kneeling on the ground, whipping out a harmonica and charismatically engaging with the crowd. Bryan, who had bragging rights for seeing Josh's promise from the beginning, was left jumping on his seat as Underwood alluded to it being a "perfect performance." She added, "If you had told me on your first audition that you'd be here right now just crushing it, I probably wouldn't have believed you." Richie was in shock over Josh's dexterity. "You are a showman on top of being a great singer," he said. Carrie Underwood gets emotional: Country singer on the difficulty of being vocal about faith Mattie Pruitt takes on 'iconic' Katy Perry song As it turns out, this isn't 15-year-old Mattie Pruitt's first "Idol" journey. It's revealed that her mom, Sara, was pregnant with Mattie when she auditioned for the show more than a decade ago. After producers used some "Disney magic" to surprise Mattie with an appearance from Sara during rehearsals, the two did a sweet cover of "At Last!" It was immediately clear where Mattie got her singing chops from. The Tennessee high school student appropriately donned a cotton candy-colored tiered gown as she took on "Wide Awake," which Underwood called "an iconic monster of a song." It was too bad Katy Perry was no longer around to hear it. Mattie's now-signature came through as she sang "wish I knew then what I know now," and her pitch-perfect delivery had Richie exclaiming "oh my god!" midway through the soaring performance. Later, Richie told Mattie, "I'm telling you, if this is how you start your career? Oh my god, the future is yours." Bryan, though complimentary, accurately pointed out Mattie could do more with her stage presence: "Get in that rockstar mode. Get in what you see Carrie Underwood do when she gets on stage." 'American Idol' 2025 Top 20 reveal The four contestants who were eliminated via the season's first audience vote will be revealed Sunday, April 20, during the three-hour Easter special. CeCe Winans, Season 22's Roman Collins, The Brown Four, along with Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Underwood, will take the stage. So will the Top 20 contestants.
Fox News
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'American Idol' judge Carrie Underwood praised by fans for modest swimsuit while paddleboarding
Carrie Underwood is the internet's favorite all-American girl. The 42-year-old singer posted photos of herself in a blue and white patterned one-piece bathing suit while promoting the upcoming "American Idol" episodes filmed at Aulani Disney Resort in Hawaii, captioning the post, "Paddle board yoga?! I'm down. #CUonIDOL tonight at #DisneyAulani!" Fans of the singer, who joined the singing reality competition show as a judge this season alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, loved her look, flooding the comments section with compliments. "This swimsuit though!! So cute & modest!" one fan wrote, while another added "Considering this my permission slip to buy a skirted swimsuit. Love it." A third follower added, "Oh can we get details on that cute swimsuit." Others were more impressed by the "Before He Cheats" singer's fit body, with some commenting, "Can I just have your leg workout routine pleeeease," and "Who's skipping leg day? Not Carrie!" In one of the photos, Underwood can be seen sitting up on her knees on the paddleboard with her hands pressed together, and in the other she can be seen smiling as she stands up in the warrior yoga pose. "Paddle board yoga?! I'm down. #CUonIDOL tonight at #DisneyAulani!" Prior to appearing on "American Idol" as a judge, Underwood joined the show as a contestant in 2005, and went on to become the winner of the show's fourth season. During an appearance on SiriusXM's Music Row Happy Hour in August 2024, Underwood shared she hopes to be "honest and constructive, but still kind" when judging. "I think that's the whole point 'cause people are coming in, and you know… it's dreams," she said. "You're a part of somebody's story from that moment on. I think it's important to be honest, but I think it's also very important to be kind. Hopefully, I can marry all of those together." During a recent episode of the show, Underwood shed some light on how the industry makes it challenging to stay connected to her faith. She shared her experiences after contestants Rylee and Breanna went head-to-head during a performance of Brandon Lake's "Gratitude," which is centered on worshiping God. "I know how difficult it is to come into the entertainment industry and bring your faith with you," Underwood said while getting emotional. "It is a brave thing to do because there are a lot of outside forces that are going to tell you not to do that."
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to Watch Mary J. Blige's Madison Square Garden Concert Live Online
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