The outlet reported that Underwood was a “big advocate” for the theme and “pushed” for it. According to the U.S. Sun’s source, Richie and Bryan were also “on board,” but Underwood was “the most vocal” supporter of the episode.

American Idol celebrated Easter Sunday with a special “Songs of Faith” episode on Sunday night (April 20), and Carrie Underwood‘s performance was arguably the crown jewel of the whole evening. Underwood sang a sweeping rendition of the traditional Christian hymn “How Great Thou Art,