Carrie Underwood says she and her fellow American Idol judges "were pretty much aligned" with who to save for the Top 14, but they had to make some "concessions."

   

 

Carrie Underwood Explains How The “Idol” Judges Chose Their Picks For The Top 14

Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan before making the final selections on who joined the Top 14 on American Idol.

"American Idol" judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan had to make some "concessions" when choosing four contestants to save for the Top 14. (Photo Credit: Christopher Willard / Disney via Getty Images)

Who Advanced Into The Top 14 On American Idol?

Following the reveal of the Top 14 contestants, American Idol judge Carrie Underwood offered an inside look into how she and her fellow judges chose their picks to advance.

During Easter Sunday’s “Songs of Faith” special, the Top 24 became the Top 20 after four contestants were eliminated. Afterward, on the following night (April 21), six additional contestants were cut from the competition.