Carrie: Being on Idol, I don't think my life will ever be the same again. You know, four months ago I was sitting in class trying to get a degree, and now I'm up in Hollywood, California doing this amazing dream thing. I mean, it's been a complete fairy tale.
Carrie sings...
Randy Jackson: Yo, man. Carrie, I'll say it again. Another great, perfect vocal performance from you. I would have bought that from you! (Cheers) Even though I know it's a Rascal Flatts joint, I'd have bought your version, man! That was hot!
Paula Abdul: You know, at first I thought, well, it's a safe song that Carrie's going to sing great and perfect 'cause she knows it, but when I hear you sing, and you sang it, it's a simple song that you sang. Eloquent, beautifully... perfect. (Cheers and applause)
Randy Jackson: Cowell?
Simon Cowell: Very good other than the fact that the performance was a little robotic. You sang it beautifully. Beautifully. (Cheers and applause)
Ryan Seacrest: Carrie Underwood. Is she the next American Idol? Very pretty...