American Idol
Top 5
Season 16, Episode 17 · Aired 2018-05-13
Synopsis
In this episode in honor of Mother's Day, the Top 5 finalists will sing songs dedicated to moms, in addition to performing from the catalogue of American Idol alum and seven time GRAMMY® winner Carrie Underwood. The Top 5 finalists were surprised with a trip to Nashville and the opportunity to learn from Underwood while she served as superstar guest mentor for the week. Underwood will also perform her hit single, "Cry Pretty".
In the series
This episode is part of American Idol (2002–2016) on Fox.
Simon Cowell's sneer as national talent infrastructure.
Key cast
- Ryan Seacrest as Host
- Simon Cowell as Judge
- Paula Abdul as Judge
- Randy Jackson as Judge
- Kelly Clarkson as Contestant
- Carrie Underwood as Contestant