Angels Brought Me Here - Carrie Underwood w/ Judge's Comment

[@lillianeversole9312]

My late husband and I loved her from the start of that competition and knew she had no competition and would win. He passed away in 2020 and was a fan of hers until the very end. I revisit her videos old and new often. She is truly gifted and a gift from God to country music. I love inside your heaven but I believe this should have been her official single. Love her so much

[@nathanrife]

so sorry to hear this! and i whole heartedly agree!! i knew from the audition she was it!!

[@Wilderness672]

God bless BOTH of you! ❤️

[@WJF1959]

I completely agree, my life has fallen apart during the last ten years, Carries music has lifted me so much. Big hugs from England.

[@Rockfanist]

I am 74. I have been a fan of hers since her first audition. Her story to success is amazing and inspiring. She is one of those individuals you come across in life who is impossible to dislike, or rather impossible not to love. Here we are 16 years later and she is still at the top of her game. There are very few people you can say that about. She is just a blessed person, and lovely /beautiful, as well.

[@griffer999]

your husband's love lives on...he was right...

[@row759]

Carrie was asked, why did she perform with a busted eardrum. She said simple, her dad said you went to do Idol and be a singer, so do it. So, she did.

[@lifekmjj1]

My favourite country music artist singing a song from one of my favourite Australian artists

[@IP9590]

2023 and still love this performance

[@Soundofrain373]

2024

[@riyongmerongelin5839]

dec 20 2024❤

[@brittnimesser8178]

I have loved carry since the day she appeared on her audition. After 18 years in the industry she has grown so much. Last night my husband took me to her denim & rhinestones tour show of 2023 in Atlanta and she was absolutely amazing!!! 🤩

[@jazmin6042]

I pray for you and your late husband. What an outstanding memory you both share.

[@1mondavia2]

Her voice has only gotten better and stronger with age. there is really no note she can't hit and no rendition of a song she can't make her own. True superstar and still so humble. Love her

[@row759]

That is because Carrie has mature since her idols which was 17 years ago.

[@Auburngal03]

She gets better with every song she sings. Her Christmas album and My savior is amazing.

[@row759]

@@Auburngal03 That is Carrie's goal. To get better with each song. As Carrie put it, If I can't do that. I might as well retire.

[@collinschinda1576]

Is she your favorite??

[@jeffensley7975]

I do believe Angels brought Carrie here so that we could have the rare pleasure of hearing her heavenly voice for many years to come. I can listen to her all day and I'm man enough to admit that many times her songs and awesome voice bring a tear to my eyes. Thank you God for Carrie Underwood!!!

[@tamann73]

It doesn't matter how many times I have watched this video, but I know one thing is certain I get chill bumps every time. Carrie has been so blessed with such a voice.The raw emotion in this video should grab you enough. Congratulatons Carrie!!

[@heatherramsey9190]

I love how she held on to that note for so long and then put her head back down, singing into the microphone without showing any slight sign of attenuation, as if belting out that word didn't make her unsteadily breathless for even a second.

[@krb1927]

My absolute favorite from American Idol. Carrie is simply incredible!! Folks, talent like this just comes around once in a lifetime. I'm so proud to be one of her many fans!!

[@ryanp9441]

I'm 28 and I remembered watching American Idol season 4 when I was 12. I've been always rooting for her since the audition in St. Louis. Her genuineness and her beautiful soul touched my heart and ever since her winning, I became a huge fan of her :) 16 years has passed but I'm keeping it as a good old memory ❤

[@colbytrevino3199]

@Ryan P if you are 28 now you would have been 10 when she won. She won in 2005. 18 years ago.

[@ryanp9441]

@@colbytrevino3199 I'm Korean and my country broadcast it 2 years after. So i was 12

[@jazmin6042]

34 🙋🏻‍♀️ one of the last things o watched religiously with my parents. I remember frantically texting that number with them. She’s such a star

[@davidday8417]

Dear Simon I knew she did enough to win when she first auditioned !! This young woman’s voice is special a once in a lifetime singer !!

[@cherylchapman8613]

Simon you called this one right. Shes incomparable ♥️

[@Soundofrain373]

I think they edited it out but I distinctly remember him telling her at the audition that she would win.

[@Escawth42]

15 years later and this song still sounds amazing and I still get the same feeling I did then Carrie Underwood truly is an amazing singer nobody compares to her I have been a fan since day 1 and will forever be a fan

[@row759]

Simple reason for that, Carrie's voice has changed. Difference for Carrie is maturity. Back then, Carrie knew about the music business, but now she is in full control of everything.

[@bivee5782]

Carrie was the most improved and polished American Idol champion. She is a testament that you could be big as long as you maintain your passion. Support from the Philippines.

[@row759]

Carrie knew nothing about the music business when she competed on Idol. If you ever did a crash course. This is what Idol was for Carrie, except Idol was six-months worth and it was non-stop.

[@viewer3l]

So many people here have just found Carrie. I just discovered her in May 2007 after the awards and just then got Some Hearts. I was missing out on a jewel all this time and I follow country music. I had no idea how good that CD is. If you don't own it go get it today.

[@krb1927]

This is my favorite song that Carrie did while on American Idol...it fit the occassion and she sang it as if angels really did bring her here!! She is one in a million and I am proud to be a fan!!

[@HideTheTruthInside]

How anyone can give this performance a thumbs down is beyond me...It is an extraordinary performance...Just like every performance Carrie gives...more emotion in every note than you will ever hear from any other singer and it wasn't even her song...Carrie has showed us her greatness since and even has showed us how to be better human beings.....

[@lightningshock12]

What a stupidly amazing voice. Oh my GOODNESS! Her voice is ridiculous. What a great voice she has. Absolutely phenomenal delivery of the song. Carrie is out of this world!

[@row759]

Carrie had this win in the bag at her first audition. The rest of the season was free concert. With other contests being her opening acts.

[@row759]

To me, the difference between Carrie and Fantasia. After Carrie won, Idol, Carrie's career blossomed and she hasn't looked back since. Fantasia, that didn't happen. Carrie has become a megastar, where as Fantasia didn't busted out completely. Bo, was never close to Carrie in the competition. Bo was a distant second.

[@Jer1190]

The Idol producers even admitted years later that she won the voting every week from Top 12-Finale. There was no doubt that she had this in the bag from the very beginning.

[@row759]

Well, if you notice, with Carrie's season, they didn't put up on the Top Ten List on the screen at all and why Carrie had such a big lead and plus everybody knew Carrie was going to win.

[@PureAloha78]

robert gardell love this!

[@row759]

Carrie has out distance Fantasia so badly it isn't even funny.

[@PureAloha78]

The best performance of all time on American IDOL! Loved it!!!!!

[@kiriwarena1185]

hmm Im not sure about being the best performance of all time???

[@PureAloha78]

@@kiriwarena1185 one of the best at least

[@row759]

Bo, said he was just getting a learning experience from the show. As soon as he heard Carrie sing. He knew winning that season was out of reach. He got the enjoyment of listening to Carrie every night of that season's run. Idol tried to turn into drama of who was going to win. But, there was no drama. Everybody except Carrie, knew Carrie was going to win.

[@MAA8772]

I was watching this as it aired, this is not only the BEST performance EVER on American Idol, this is ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMANCES IN TV HISTORY. This version should have been released as a single it would have been a #1 hit every time I watch this it brings me to tears! On scale of 0-10 this version stands out PERFECT 10!!!

[@row759]

The owner of the song isn't Idol. Owner never gave Carrie permission, so she can't release it as a single.

[@row759]

Carrie first head this song, three hours before this performance, she said that in a interview when she in Australia, where Guy Sebstain is from.

[@byzinski]

WOW!! I never saw American Idol until 2007 and to think that I missed Carrie Underwood's performances...thank GOD for KZbin. And thank God especially for Carrie Underwood.

[@mhtube01]

As great of a performance as this was, it also gives you an idea of how far she's come since then! She really just keeps getting better with age. Her music, her pitch, and her stage presence have all come so far. I'm going to see her in concert tonight and I can't wait!

[@kylenickelson8433]

Watching this with it about to be 2020 seeing all her success put tears in my eyes I love her soooo much I remember saying she was going to win during her audition 😍😘🥰

[@matt36755]

Kyle Nickelson she really is great

[@row759]

Simple, back then, you the innocent Carrie and now in 2020 you see the veteran country singer singer.

[@brendavalingo5484]

@@row759 and she is still down to earth as a person ...... just ❤️ her

[@row759]

@@brendavalingo5484 Yes, I know. Still as humble now, as back then.

[@philoliver3309]

Me too

[@abbeywhitaker6005]

Omg her voice at the end is just amazing and perfect💜

[@collinschinda1576]

Your favorite??

[@susangavalis5738]

Just came home from seeing her live. I was "Blown Away"

[@wishbearxx]

Aww this brings back so much Season 4 memories. This is one of my favorite performances from her. ♥

[@pandoyski]

I had goosebumps when this was first shown on tv. Still do.

[@Soundofrain373]

I remember when Simon said she would win when it aired. Chills to this day when I see this

[@ashleygrace5369]

A true legend was born on that stage!

[@brigittavt]

i love carrie!!!!!! i'm getting obssessed! can anyone believe i only started listening to her songs now? and i can't stop. silly me.. she's my favorite idol.

[@1mondavia2]

I wish this was her coronation song. It would have been huge on radio. No one played Inside your heaven even though it went straight to #1 Billboard. I love this song

[@chloe_alyce]

+Lillian Eversole this song was actually the first ever Australian Idol winners single back in 2003, a while before Carrie sung it.

[@row759]

Lillian, the reason, this wasn't the winning song, instead of "Inside Your Heaven". The owner didn't want Idol used it that way.

[@lonellfletcher]

It shouldve been included in the single release: Inside your heaven, independence day, angels brought me here. Would've been perfect.

[@row759]

They couldn't included. Even though Carrie put into the spotlight with this performance.

[@SallySue9725]

Lonell Fletcher I couldn’t agree more! I’d kill to have her versions of this song and of Independence Day.

[@melissamoss8468]

Carrie is definitely the best to ever come off of Idol. If she had lost, it would have been the biggest mistake in history. America got her right.

[@row759]

There was no way, Carrie was going to lose it. They said 30 million votes cast and she had about 70% of the vote.

[@row759]

There was a reason Idol didn't show the tally board for all of the contestants that year. Carrie was so far ahead and all other contestants knew she was going to win it.

[@secrets.295]

I dont think she was the best ever. She was the luckiest. She got big hits to cover her great career. The other idol doesnt hv that opportunity

[@row759]

@@secrets.295 As all three of the current judges said about other contestants. They have to seize their opportunity. No record label is going to after Idol winners and make them successful. Yes, Carrie got great songs and she turned them into great hits. Like Carrie's first single, "Jesus Take The Wheel", Carrie turned into a blockbuster hit.

[@taylorallison2657]

I disagree. Have you heard Kelly Clarkson's live cover on Before He Cheats which is by Carrie Underwood??

[@loreleipm]

Truly the best winner of America Idol. Aside from all her awards and the support from her fans, she is also well loved and respected by other musicians and producers--she's always present to all the Idol gives back show---i believe she has the most number of appearances at the AI since her win in 2005. That just tells you something. She is GREAT. Love her.

[@rexmateo1]

Hi i'm a Filipino, i think Carrie is the best GRAND WiNNER in all American idol Champions... she has great voice, powerful and long range vocal... she's one of the best singers in this world...

[@dolfen7]

There's no doubt in my mind that angels indeed had something to do with bringing Carrie here as a gift to all mankind. Even at this point her voice had the emotion, inflection and range to carry her to the superstardom that awaited her after Idol. We can feel privileged to be able to share in her career as fans and observers of the finest voice to ever have graced the country music stage. May your voice and stamina continue to grow that we may all share in the splendor of your music.

[@peggyguest5812]

Carrie Underwood I never get tired of this one but 👏👏👏👏❤❤

[@jasonlarson716]

Im crying 😭

[@midnightpanda10]

just checking back all Carrie Underwood's idol performances, still precious! 🥲🥲🥲

[@sharonmeans5860]

Always been a number one fan and now I’m 71 and still a fan . She is fabulous! God gave us an idol ! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Rockfanist]

Got you beat…I’m 75 and listen to her music nearly every day! Still, you are great for still supporting such a lovely person! Her’s to you!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@sharonmeans5860]

@@Rockfanist back at you ♥️👍👍👍

[@glennyork6800]

So many indeed miss the Idol awesome Carrie, her winning voice & musical choice.

[@davidhiraga402]

Sometimes in Praising our Lord, our human bodies have to lift our hands up to PRAISE HIM. Thank you Carrie that you were not ashamed or embarrassed to show your praise to God in this competition.

[@rlai2201]

I LOVE Carrie.... she is great, genuine, pretty, and hoping we will see much more of her!

[@jocelynkhor4207]

I think you've done enough to win this competition. Best words spoken ever

[@kaylakennedy5853]

The best Country singer ever!!!

[@senorgato70]

Not even close.

[@abrahamj400]

Don't forget shania and faith hill

[@secrets.295]

@@abrahamj400 Range wise Carrie is better. Faith Hill might gave her some competition. But definitely not Shania. Shania can sing and definitely qualified to be a singer. I wouldnt say shes a great singer.

[@DivineGraceProductionMizoram]

After all these years and numerous time of watching this video... I still get goosebumps.... wow.. thats is Carrie!!! Love from India

[@paulbrianinfante1346]

She can slay Eb5/D#5 for eleven seconds! I love you Carrie!! Greetings from Philippines 🙂

[@aaronmeza5751]

I always come to this song whenever I'm down it helps a lot

[@Soundofrain373]

Hope you’re doing well man

[@aaronmeza5751]

@ yeah I am thanks

[@aussietony79]

Pure voice matched perfectly with well crafted emotion charged contemporary song - Carrie challenged herself and 4 years later we are reaping the dividends with her quality output both recorded and live.

[@hollander552]

Carrie is amazing. By far the best vocal out of all the idols!

[@lonellfletcher]

And this is Carrie with a soar throat. Some people just get all the blessings.

[@Soundofrain373]

and a busted ear drum!

[@BK-yz7px]

Who is watching in 2018 and still holding out hope for a full studio version of this song, even if it’s just a bonus track? One day, I guess...

[@PureAloha78]

B K ME! This is my absolute favorite performance of hers.

[@fanbublez]

Tonite I'm watching this vid again.. and I can feel what I felt the 1st time ever I watched this performance.. well, there's some pitchy there, but for me it out sung that finale night. GREAT!!!! that's what called singing by heart!

[@emilyross2644]

It's 4 am and my little petunia is so talented I'm emotional

[@louiebelleangus4174]

he just want you to know guys that he's from another country but he still knows Carrie. Thats how proud he is as being a fan of Carrie. so stop the hate.

[@josephangelosy7958]

Lung power! Amd breath control amazing as always

[@MelanieJEM66]

Shes had undenyable, gorgeous talent from DAY 1 .... Shes amazing and always will be. You'll hear of Carrie Underwood till the day you die. Shes here to stay and is paving her way through the record books. Im a FAN for life. This performance right here is an example of why people love her soo much!

[@row759]

I know the audience was disappointed when Vonzell was eliminated but even Vonzell said she knew Carrie was going to win. When Vonzell heard Carrie for the first time, Vonzell said she knew Carrie was going to win. Every contestant competing with Carrie that year knew Carrie was going to win.

[@abba1986able]

Love u Carrie!! i got goosebumps every single time i watched this video!! u 're the best!! love you full!!! gbu always..

[@scottsimpson7766]

This never gets old.

[@ryanwood1986]

I agree, the golden age of American Idol and the best winner the show will ever turn out, regardless of how many series they do. I'm from the UK and the same is true about our X Factor, there'll never be another Leona Lewis, she and Carrie are one in a million to such shows.

[@ColdWaterGrave]

Are you from America....Holy Christ. Do y'all(that means you all) know how good a singer/talent/jem Carrie is/was/will be, for hopefully years 2 come??? This girl, if never discovered would be a treasure no matter what. She is that girl/person that shines in the dark. Impossible to drift away 2 obscurity. If she was on her dad's farm singin' while workin' God would still hear it all, and know how true a heart can be...Luv 2 Carrie...CWG.

[@ramonorlando7124]

It was over at ....That angels that brought me hereeeeeeee.

[@lucascarter5595]

Thank goddess the producers were pushing for a country singer to win this season. Carrie is one of the best vocalists ever

[@peggyking3284]

YOU ARE A TRUE! GODSEND, GOD BLESS YOU AND WE NEED YOU AND LOVE YOU. GOD PLEASE PROTECT HER, AND EVERY ONE SHE KNOWS AND LOVES.... IT'S CLEAR CARRIE IS YOUR ANGEL, SENT TO HELP US!! WE NEED HER!!!!

[@ChilenoPiscean22]

Carrie is a Pisces, Pisces are described as "god's gift to humanity"

[@lightning7876]

What an amazing song by an amazing singer! Congrats Carrie on your success!

[@row759]

Carrie said Simon wasn't as mean as he could have been. Well, simple reason for that, Carrie took his critique and got better. Carrie knew absolutely nothing about music business. Idol was her crash course and Carrie said she was a sponge, taking in all that critique from all the judges and use it. Carrie is now so good because Randy, Paula and Simon taught her the music business.

[@row759]

As I found out in looking at past interviews, Bo said he knew before the finals, toward the beginning of the competition, Carrie was the winner easily.

[@Blackula1981]

Another multi-platinum album :) So Small is already such a BIG song. I just got it from iTunes yesterday and I've already listened to it 14 times. I can't stop listening to the song. The lyrics are just so amazing. She's really shows the artist that is Carrie Underwood in this song. I'm looking forward to this new album. I'll definitely be getting it the day it comes out.

[@MAA8772]

This was (at still is) the ALL-TIME BEST performance in the history of American Idol; An off the scale rating 11 out of a perfect score of 10!!! This version should have been released as a single, it would have been a #1 hit. This is one of the BEST singing performances I've ever seen in 40+ years of entertainment!!

[@nathanielfamisan1968]

This was the last real great rendition in any performance night of any American Idol finale. One that everyone unanimously agreed was the one that clinched the crown for anyone (in this case, Carrie) and marked the beginning of her rise to legendary status.

[@kylenickelson8433]

For real 10 minutes ago?? That’s dope I hope you have a great day

[@hazledacanay7118]

I'm so glad Carrie Underwood exists. :)))))))) Her music, voice and story of success gives me so much inspiration.

[@row759]

As Carrie pointed out. When she auditioned in St. Louis there was 10,000 people that day. And Carrie was in last group, Carrie wait 8 hours for that 6-minute audition.

[@RizalSadiman]

exactly..no all singer can be as good as her. no wnder she is one of the most succesful singers that marks a history in american music industry

[@pearlangeliep2597]

Very meaningful song on appreciating one's impact on somebody's life, that's meant to be!

[@ricardoptp]

2017...almost 2018...still out of this world... What an amazing voice my god...

[@TheKeets25]

And this is the reason she won and is still at the top....Best feaking voice ever!! love her!

[@AldenBunagCDAD]

Carrie was genius for using what I believe is the best "Idol" original song ever made.

[@row759]

Carrie didn't pick this song to do. She sang it, because it was judge pick song. She never heard of it until three hours before.

[@AldenBunagCDAD]

robert gardell I thought the judge's pick was only during the top 3, the finale (from what I remember watching seasons 1-9) the finale songs were always chosen by the top 2. Either way if you are right, that's still magnificent how well executed she did this song.

[@row759]

Alden Bunag Carrie was interviewed on Australian TV and she was asked how this song got on to American Idol. It was in the final round, judges's choice of the song. And judge pick this one for her.

[@AldenBunagCDAD]

robert gardell Ahh, didn't know that, I always thought the final 3 song choices was up to the contestant, well clearly the judges wanted her to win then, lol.

[@row759]

Alden Bunag According to Carrie, she got to pick one in the final round, judge picks the second one and then they doing the winners song, that is the three songs for the finale.

[@row759]

Everybody wanted Carrie to record it as a hit single. But the original artist wouldn't allow her to do it. And Carrie said she is just fine with that. Which is why, she hasn't talked about it since Idol.

[@peggyhemhausrr1691]

Love Carrie. She is gorgeous and her voice is the best.

[@joeykeenan2079]

And she sang this with a bursted ear drum…incredible!

[@honjei]

this is not a judge's choice for her! this was her personal final song! Judges (randy jackson) picked I feel like a woman for her to sing !!! Great job by the way!

[@JOHNPLANGLOIS]

Holy GOD listen to her belt that note @ 2:20, KILLER!

[@SallySue9725]

Just another John I know right I’d kill to have lungs like that girl lol

[@musicluver987654321]

i got chills all over from this performance=]

[@shazryn1980]

She is definitely my favourite Idol ever. Have all her four albums. Wish I could watch her perform on stage one day...

[@smmilam1991]

Her smile just lights up a room

[@MichaelinDenmark]

What an absolutely beautiful comment.

[@1mondavia2]

I wish this was her first single but I liked Inside your heaven too. It's just that this song is what put her way over the top in the finale. poor Bo. He knew he did not stand a chance

[@row759]

Bo said he knew way early in the competition that Carrie was going to be the winner. He said he was enjoying listening to Carrie every night. He knew it when they were competing in the Hollywood Round, when she sang "Independence Day".

[@juliussetiawan4674]

2019 and still stunning 💙

[@HideTheTruthInside]

Hey Hill...I agree with you about Carrie being a true talent ...But for having other vocalists such as Carrie is highly doubtful because I believe that Carrie is a one in a lifetime talent...She is just as much or more so an utterly amazing human being!!!

[@truthweallknow]

The Lord know that she was his Voice. In the word. That's why she Is where she is at . God bless Her. And all her family . Always.

[@deflep007]

she is one the best singers today & is great live ,great performer & will be around for a long time because she has talent ,likablity,& somebody who is easy to root for

[@row759]

Carrie said in an interview with Australian TV. That she never heard of this song until three hours before the show. That is how good she was then and still is. To not knowing the song to that type of performance. WOW is even understand statement.

[@row759]

Even with that. And Carrie to be perfect on ever thing. She saw it later and said not my best. Where did she need to improve on it, my goodness. That is why she took the judges's critical comments so well. Simon said it before, she was one contestant used the critical comments and got better.

[@TN_AU]

Pfff, and you believe that do you? Good for you.

[@MichaelinDenmark]

You are very welcome. And I still agree with you ... and always will ... Carrie is DIVINE

[@johntatum1951]

She could do gospel, country, pop or jazz...very versatile!

[@TheTHOR1921]

totally agree !

[@matthewsolidum8364]

Yes she is, a true versatile country singer.

[@secrets.295]

Rock too as her cover of Alone and Making Love Out Of Nothing At All was brilliant. Not sure about jazz. I dont think it would suit her that well. She kind of have this husky rock-ish kind of voice which wouldnt suit jazz

[@stevendudley5687]

That's why I am a fan of hers!

[@row759]

@@secrets.295 Don't tell that to Carrie, she probably prove you wrong.

[@davidgaribay6572]

Mrs Lillian I'm sorry for yr Lost, I'll never forget as well it seems like just the other day she won🎉 it will be 20yrs in 2025 time flys, my the Good Lord be with you always 🙏. And I agree her single should of been " Inside yr Heaven " God Bless 🙌

[@viewer3l]

you are absolutely right. I can't wait to see what happens in the stores on Oct. 23rd.

[@kristimiller2888]

I pray that she keeps that precious humble spirit about her.❤ And let's God guide her life and does NOT let the industry or SATAN ruin her soul. It is very beautiful. ❤❤❤❤️

[@koisdad]

EXACTLY !!!!!! they both did awesome with their own styles.

[@horrorfan13666]

Its been a long & winding journey,but Im finally here tonight Picking up the pieces,walking back into the light Into the sunset of your glory,where my heart and future lies Theres nothing like that feeling,when i hear that angel voice My dreams came true,when i found you I found you,my miracle If you could see what i see, youre the answer to my prayers And if you could feel,the tenderness i feel You would know,it would be clear, that angels brought you here I love you Carrie