
Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher.
Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagicCarrie Underwoodthe first season as American idol The judge has gone emotional.
During an episode of special preview of ABC song competitionwhich was broadcast after 2025 Academy Sunday March 2, Underwood, 41 Luke Bryan And Lionel Richie Behind the judges’ table in New York, Nashville and beyond.
A Idol Hope in particular – 28 years old Storm art – left a big impression on Underwood to Music City. Artis took the judges by surprise with an original song entitled “Don’t let me let you go”, which he interpreted while branch an acoustic guitar.
“It is mine and the journey of my wife, and almost the difficulties of a relationship,” he explained. “Especially in the time when you have the impression of sometimes moving away, and it is important that the other person is this anchor for you.”
As soon as Artis started, Underwood turned to Richie, 75, with a smile. She appeared fascinated by the sincere words of artis, quickly leaving her chair to give him a standing ovation.
“Wow, ‘I don’t want to lose you to find me,” she said, citing Arits’ Chorus. “It’s a big line.”
Underwood has delighted “moving” and “soft” artists from art before sharing How she connected to the song at personal level. “It was beautiful, it is relatable. We were all there, ”she continued. “I have been married for 14 years. “Don’t let me let you go”, how beautiful. Well played. “
Following more positive comments from Richie and Bryan, 48, Artis easily obtained a ticket for Hollywood.

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Disney / Eric McCandlessMarried Underwood hockey player Mike Fisher In 2010, welcoming the sons Isaiah and Jacob in February 2015 and January 2019, respectively. The couple was frank on ups and downs in their relationship over the years, but a source said exclusively US Weekly In April 2023, the duo was “stronger than ever”.
“Carrie does not know what she would do without the support of her husband. She feels so blessed to have her by her side, ”added the initiate at the time.
The news broke out in August 2024 that Underwood would be go back Idol – The same show that gave the country singer her big break with her victory in 2005 – to replace the outgoing judge Katy Perry. “This is a full moment in a full circle for both the show and the public at home that has connected for more than two decades. Welcome to the house, Carrie, “ Craig ErwichPresident of Disney Television Group, noted in a statement at the time.
During the Sunday special, Underwood recognized that the singing competition “changed my life”, adding: “Now I have the privilege of helping a new generation of artists to change theirs.”
American idol Season 23 will be officially presented on ABC on Sunday, March 9 at 8 p.m. he.