When 25-year-old Breanna Nix stood in front of the American Idol judges, she had the support of her family with her.
As her husband played the piano for audition in a teaser for the Sunday, March 9, season premiere, her son Emerson sat on new judge and American Idol winner Carrie Underwood’s lap. When asked about herself, Nix told the judges she was “just a stay-at-home mom.”
“Never say ‘I’m just a stay-at-home,’” Underwood, 41, told Nix. “That’s such a major job. You have the most important job.”
Nix did what few are confident enough to do, singing Underwood’s song “Jesus, Take the Wheel” in front of Underwood.
As Nix sang for Underwood and fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, her son nodded off in Underwood’s lap, making Underwood emotional.
“Luke,” Underwood said through tears after Nix finished singing. “You OK over there?” Bryan asked.
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Carrie Underwood plans to bring her unique musical insight — and country flare — to the table as the newest American Idol judge. “I think I can be honest and constructive, but still kind,” Underwood, 41, told radio personality Buzz Brainard on Friday, August 23, of her goal as a judge. “And […]
“I’m sorry. He’s just adorable and sweet,” Underwood, who is a mom of two, said.
Underwood wasn’t the only one left in tears while watching the audition. Fans in the comments section of the teaser video noted that they got emotional as well.
“Not the baby falling asleep in Carrie’s arms listening to his beautiful momma singing while dad plays the piano! My heart just melted and I actually cried! Congratulations,” one comment read.
“Watching him sleep to his mommas voice was the best thing I’ve seen on the internet in awhile,” another added.
“So beautiful!! Well done! I loved Carrie’s reminder of how important motherhood is. It is the hardest, but most rewarding calling to raise beautiful human beings. Be proud of that,” wrote another.
Also in the comments section, Nix called that time in the spotlight “the scariest…but BEST moment of my life!!!!!! 🔥❤️.”
Carrie Underwood’s return to American Idol is shaping up to be an emotional one. A new batch of hopeful musicians pulled on Underwood’s heartstrings in a new trailer for season 23 of American Idol released on Thursday, February 13. “Tell us a little about your family,” Underwood, 41, asks during an audition in the sneak […]
“I’ll never ever forget this,” she added. “Don’t forget to tune in March 9th to see if I got that golden ticket!!!!”
“Thank you guys so so much,” Nix concluded. “I really appreciate everyone, & I am truly so humbled for this opportunity.”
Underwood herself once stood where Nix was standing 20 years ago. This is the singer’s first year judging on the show since winning it in 2005 at 22 years old.
American Idol premieres on ABC Sunday, March 9, at 8 p.m. ET.
