One hopeful contestant, 25-year-old Breanna Nix from Denton, Texas, is taking a bold step by auditioning with one of Carrie’s most iconic songs, “Jesus, Take the Wheel.” Before she sings, Breanna humbly introduces herself as “just a stay-at-home mom.” But Carrie, cradling her own toddler son, gently corrects her:
“Never say you’re just a stay-at-home mom. You have the most important job, and I’m sure he loves it.”
“Emerson was a blessing I didn’t know I needed,” she shares. “I’ve been overweight my whole life—always the bigger girl. After giving birth, I was 315 pounds. I remember looking down at him in the delivery room and realizing… if I wanted to be the best mom I could be, my lifestyle had to change. That moment set me on a journey of self-love. I lost the weight, I found confidence, and now I’m here—chasing my dreams. I want Emerson to know that anything is possible.”
Then, Breanna takes center stage and delivers a beautiful, heartfelt performance of “Jesus, Take the Wheel”—moving Carrie to tears.
But does she get a Golden Ticket to Hollywood? That part remains a mystery! To find out, tune in to “American Idol” this Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC—or catch it the next day on Hulu.
