‘American Idol’ finale performance fans wish they could unsee and unhear | Music City Minute

The latest season of “American Idol” has ended, and there were plenty of memorable moments from the season finale. However, one segment from the show left many viewers confused and somewhat divided. In a full metal moment, Carrie Underwood joined legendary rock band Mötley Crüe for a medley of “Home Sweet Home” and “Kickstart My Heart.” While a number of viewers love the pulse-pounding collaboration, including fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, others commented they wish they could erase the performance from their memory. Thankfully, that latter group wasn’t responding to Carrie Underwood’s delivery specifically, rather it was that of Mötley Crüe’s actual lead singer Vince Neil’s half-hearted performance, which left many live viewers underwhelmed and suffering serious secondhand embarrassment. At the end of the day, though, it really was a win-win for both acts. Carrie Underwood lived out her rockstar dream, while Mötley Crüe gained exposure to a younger, hipper crowd and hopefully a few new fans.

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