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.

American Idol doesn't feel the same since Carrie Underwood took Katy Perry's seat at the judging table. Has the singing competition show lost its way?

Regardless of whether or not this “American Idol” contestant wins Season 23, Carrie Underwood predicts that he’ll make history in country music. The “Idol” judge, Season 4 winner, and country hitmaker heaped praise upon Slater Nalley during Sunday night’s episode of the show,