American Idol
The song was performed by Carrie Underwood for the 2008 Idol Gives Back mini-marathon on April 9, 2008. In a matter of 24 hours, Underwood's rendition of "Praying for Time" reached #10 on the Hot Digital Songs chart, with all proceeds being donated to charity. It also peaked at #27 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on the week of April 26, 2008. The song was performed by George Michael himself during the 2008 American Idol finale on May 21, 2008.
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