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.

Carrie’s experience as a contestant is both an advantage and a challenge. She won American Idol in 2005 and knows exactly what it takes to succeed. However, she also remembers the nerves, the doubts, and the pressure of standing in front of a panel of judges.