Hudson asked if Harper performs for her children. The contestant said that she dances with her children, and Hudson encouraged Harper to “imagine them there.” Hudson also acted out the character as Harper was singing so Harper could envision what to do.
Harper said that singing to her children “will change everything for me.”
“It’s time to perform,” Hudson said, encouraging Harper: “Have fun, and embrace your moment.”
The judges gave Harper a standing ovation after her Disney song rendition, and judge Luke Bryan said the performance was one of his favorites from her. Underwood said that she also “got dragged” for not moving enough as a contestant on “American Idol,” but now, “I sing with my entire body.”
“You are on your way,” said Underwood. “Just keep taking those steps.”
“You were natural and true to yourself,” said Hudson, who was present as a guest judge and agreed with Underwood. “You’re on your way.”
Harper went on to make it through that night to the Top 7.
In her Instagram post about meeting MercyMe, Harper shared that Millard had been voting for her on “American Idol.”
“And hearing @bartmillard say he’s been voting for me?! Absolutely wild 😭,” she said. “ I still can’t wrap my mind around how much life has changed in the last year.”
