Carrie Underwood might not return as an American ... arrived when contestant Samantha Ray performed a song about her sister, who Samantha revealed had died earlier that year from a drug overdose.

Perhaps Carrie Underwood should forego the mascara while serving as a judge on American Idol. The new judge found has found herself reaching for the tissue box a time or two already this season ...

“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. Ray sang “I Hope you ...

Most recently, Carrie Underwood teared up (again) for this contestant’s heart-wrenching tribute to her sister. For Samantha Ray, growing up in the tiny town of Ila, Georgia was “awesome ...

(CNN) — “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. Ray sang “I Hope you Dance” ...

When Carrie Underwood announced that she would be performing ... Swift released her debut album and - for a while - the pair were seen as sisters in the country cause. Though, of course, fans ...