American Idol” contestant Samantha Ray paid tribute to her late sister with an audition that brought judge Carrie Underwood to tears during Sunday’s new episode.

Carrie Underwood‘s American Idol journey has come full circle. Fans first met Underwood when she auditioned for season 4 of the singing competition. Following her 2005 victory, Underwood went on to become one of the biggest names in the country music world,

Carrie Underwood continues to experience all sorts of emotions in her return to American Idol. The Cry Pretty singer and Idol judge witnessed another contestant’s performance on Season 23, rendering her speechless.