An “American Idol” hopeful got a second chance, thanks to her father and judge Carrie Underwood’s change of heart. During the March 16 episode of “American Idol,” Underwood changed her vote from a no to a yes for contestant Mikaela Bautista after Bautista performed a stirring duet with her father.

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.

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Carrie Underwood’s big “decision” before American Idol’s premiere.

Carrie Underwood couldn’t help but blush a little bit after watching an audition from Bryson Quick on the Sunday, March 16, episode of American Idol. The 17-year-old aspiring country singer sang “Time” by Pink Floyd,