American Idol crew say Carrie Underwood’s | TV Shows

“It was really important for her for the show to go through with it. Lionel and Luke were on board, but Carrie was the most vocal about wanting it to make sure it happened,” they said.

“She felt it was important to have gospel night after moving to LA where she feels she can’t be as open about her religion and beliefs,” they added. 

“She’s not the only reason why it happened, but she’s a big reason why it happened.”

American Idol airs Sundays and Mondays at 8 pm EST on ABC.