Carrie Underwood got an emotional surprise during Sunday night’s (March 16) episode of American Idol. Like many of the moments on her journey as a judge thus far, it was a call-back to one of her favorite Idol memories.

Responding to a request for a duet from Underwood, the pair launched into a powerful duet of “The Prayer” by Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion. Clearly moved, Underwood had a change of heart following the tear-inducing dad-and-daughter moment.

The American Idol showrunner is now breaking her silence over the recent political event that caused a lot of controversy for Carrie Underwood.