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    Mattie Pruitt Fights Tears During Heart-Wrenching “House That Built Me” Performance on American Idol with Miranda Lambert’s Powerful Mentorship and Advice

    Kelly WhitewoodBy Kelly WhitewoodMay 6, 20252 Mins Read
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    15-Year-Old Mattie Pruitt Moves Judges to Tears with “House That Built Me” on American Idol

    American Idol Season 23’s youngest contestant, Mattie Pruitt, brought pure emotion to the stage during Sunday night’s “Ladies Night” episode with a heart-tugging rendition of Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Built Me.”

    The Top 10 contestants gave it their all as they fought for a spot in the Top 8, honoring iconic female artists like Adele, Reba McEntire, Beyoncé, and Carrie Underwood. But it was Mattie’s deeply personal performance that left one of the biggest impressions of the night.

    Guided by a Legend
    This week’s mentor was none other than Miranda Lambert herself—making Mattie’s song choice even more powerful. Lambert challenged the 15-year-old to reveal more of herself and to step outside her comfort zone by playing guitar live on stage for the first time.

    “I want to see Mattie,” Miranda said. “Let her fully shine through.”

    And shine she did. Strumming her guitar and pouring her heart into every lyric, Mattie delivered a vulnerable and mature performance far beyond her years. Overcome with emotion, she shed tears as the final note faded.

    Judges React to the Raw Emotion
    The judges were quick to praise the young singer’s growth and raw delivery:

    Lionel Richie applauded her emotional control, saying, “We felt every moment of that performance.”

    Carrie Underwood was especially touched: “We were holding onto every note, every single word. That was really quite brilliant.”

    A Star in the Making
    Mattie first stunned the judges with her audition of Jessie Murph’s “How Could You.” Then just 15 years old, she left the panel speechless.

    “The question isn’t if you’ll be a country star,” Carrie told her then. “It’s whether we’ll be a part of the journey. And the answer is yes.”

    The judges unanimously gave her a Golden Ticket, and she’s continued to rise ever since.

    The Song That Launched Miranda Lambert’s Legacy
    “The House That Built Me” was released in 2010 as the third single from Miranda Lambert’s Revolution album. It became her first No. 1 hit and earned her a Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. Over a decade later, the song remains one of her most-streamed and beloved.

    And thanks to Mattie Pruitt, a whole new generation just fell in love with it all over again.

    Watch Mattie’s emotional performance of “The House That Built Me” below.

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