It has been over twenty years since Carrie Underwood won American Idol in 2005. Now that she’s a judge there, things are different! But old habits die hard! She couldn’t resist performing on the same stage that got her the fame she has today.
On March 30th, for the top 14 episode, she walked onto the stage and everything went quiet. The theme of the night was “Faith”. And who knows better to do justice on the stage than Underwood herself?!
To start the night, she chose to sing a very old and famous song of her own! She sang “How Great Thou Art,”
She looked soft and bright in a beautiful white dress. The color matched the white flowers and glowing lights on the set perfectly. The whole room felt peaceful because of her look and the delicate way she started the song. She sang with a gentle voice that made the lyrics about nature and heaven feel very real.
Carrie Underwood Performs “How Great Thou Art!” With Filo, Canaan, and Kolbi – American Idol 2026
The fans in the crowd stayed totally still while she sang. One viewer said that they had chills from the very first note. Another person mentioned that no one else can sing this hymn quite like her. Even the judges looked amazed by how smooth her voice sounded.
This song is not just a regular hit for her but a piece of history. While she sang it live recently, she first put it on her album Greatest Hits: Decade #1 years ago. That version was so popular that it went to number one on the Christian Digital Songs chart. It showed that she could move from country music to spiritual music without any trouble.
The song itself started as a poem in Sweden in 1885. A man named Carl Boberg wrote it after he saw a big storm clear up, revealing a bright sun. Later, a missionary named Stuart Hine translated it into English. It draws on ideas from the Bible, such as Psalm 145, to describe how vast and wonderful the world is. Carrie makes these old words feel new again, spcecially for the night, where Idol is all about faith!
But this isn’t the first time she’s performed this song on the Idol stage; even in 2025, Carrie chose to sing it! Hear the last year’s version right here.
“How Great Thou Art” | Carrie Underwood on American Idol 2025
Carrie Underwood’s journey took her from a small farm to becoming a global star with many awards. Her voice is clear and full of life in every song she picks. Follow Carrie Underwood on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to see more of her music. You will love her kind spirit and great talent!