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.

One of the performances during Monday night's "American Idol" episode struck a nerve with Carrie Underwood, who held back her tears as she reflected on being openly Christian. After contestants Breanna Nix and Rylie O’Neill performed a cover of Christian worship singer Brandon Lake's song "Gratitude,

On Monday night's episode of "American Idol," judge Carrie Underwood got emotional after contestants performed a Christian worship song, opening up to contestants.