"Kelly Clarkson nailed it! Her voice is incredible, and she did Carrie proud!" one fan proclaimed.
The Grammy-winning American Idol finalist was 47 years old when she was found dead on April 18.
"I don't say that lightly," the American Idol judge added.
After 22 seasons of the show, who are the most successful entertainers to emerge from the reality singing competition?
The singer's seven-year run wound down with Sunday night's (May 19) three-hour finale.
Carter held her nerve during Sunday night’s three-hour finale.
Despite being voted off, several of these contestants went on to do just fine, thank you.
Disney Night was the theme for the penultimate episode of this 22nd season, as the top 5 visited the theme park with mentor Kane Brown.
There's still no word on judge Katy Perry's replacement for the show's eighth season on ABC.
"She says, 'I'm telling you, you need to replace me,'" the country star shared.
