If you saw Carrie Underwood perform "Something In The Water" on the American Idol finale, you know why she's among the top two or three stars the show has ever produced.
American Idol broke it down for this finale performance. Watch Amber, Carly, Casey, Clay, Jessica, Katherine and Ruben perform without the help of any instruments.
Brooke White's tears come from the authentic, good soul that she is. Her heart was breaking because she was overwhelmed with the experience she had with the show and the gift that it brought.
Paula Abdul [after Brooke White was eliminated on season seven]