, she turned to Carrie Underwood for a little helpāasking if her son, Emerson, could sit with the Idol winner during her audition. Without hesitation, Carrie scooped the little boy into her arms and watched as the contestant delivered a heartfelt rendition of Jesus, Take the Wheel. By the time she finished, Carrie was in tears, deeply moved by the emotional performance.
American IdolĀ celebrates its 700thĀ episode when it premieres its new season on Sunday night with original hostĀ Ryan SeacrestĀ and judgesĀ Lionel Richie,Ā Carrie UnderwoodĀ andĀ Luke Bryan.
As a new coach this season, Carrie isnāt used to watching the hopefuls perform her songs. but 25-year-oldĀ Breanna NixĀ from Denton, Texas has selected Carrieās āJesus, Take the Wheelā for her audition.
When Breanna explains sheās ājust a stay-at-home mom,ā Carrie gently chides her, āNever say youāre just a stay-at-home mom. You have the most important job and Iām sure he loves it.ā
Then, in her video package, Breanna talks about a majorĀ lifeĀ change that she made as a result of becoming a mother.
Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan
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āEmerson was a blessing I didnāt know I needed,ā she says. āI was overweight my whole life, always the bigger girl. Right after I had my son, I was 315 pounds. I remember being in the delivery room and looking down at him knowing that if I was going to be the best mom I could, this lifestyle was not going to work. I decided to lose weight, and it led me to a journey of self-love. I am doing this [audition] because I want Emerson to know that anything is possible. He is watching his mama go after her dreams. I hope one day heāll do the same.ā
When Breanna finished singing her beautiful version of Carrieās song, Carrie was in tears. But thatās where the video ends, which means to find out if Breanna gets a Golden Ticket to Hollywood, youāll have to tune in toĀ American IdolĀ on Sunday night at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. Streams next day on Hulu.
