Carrie Underwood was visiting her home town middle school in Oklahoma, and during load in heard a young girl singing her song "So Small"
She thought she sounded terrific and so she found out who the girl was and when she was on stage invited her up to sing with her! Meet Kennedee Rittenhouse when she was in 5th grade...
Fast forward to last night on American Idol!
Kenneddee kept on singing after that day, and worked her way to the American Idol auditions!
Watch as she sings a Carrie Underwood song, and while the judges thought she had a great voice, they were on the fence about her coming to Hollywood. Katy says she thinks is "sweet as country pie"
Katy Perry challenges her to sing her song "Fireworks" and the result is a smack down!