Carrie Underwood Reunites with Make-A-Wish Foundation Child 17 Years Later and Donates over $235K from Vegas Residency

The singer brought out Noel Miller on her residency final’s night to sing “All-American Girl”

Carrie Underwood and Noel Miller. PHOTO:

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Carrie Underwood made her final Las Vegas show a special one for a longtime fan.

During the closing night of her Reflections: The Las Vegas Residency run at Resorts World Theatre, the American Idol alum reunited with Noel Miller, whom Underwood met through the Make-A-Wish Foundation when Miller was 12 years old.

Over 15 years later, Miller, who has a heart condition, reconnected with the singer ahead of her final residency show on April 12.

Throughout Underwood’s career, she has donated a portion of her ticket sales to a worthy cause. She donated $1 of each Las Vegas residency ticket sold to Make-A-Wish, partnering with the “incredible” foundation.

Carrie Underwood and Noel Miller in April 2025.

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“They make dreams come true for kids who need it and deserve it who are in some really dark times in their lives,” she told the crowd of Make-A-Wish at her final show before introducing Miller as her song partner.

“For every person in every seat, that represents a dollar that’s going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.” Miller then joined Underwood, who has been a WishMaker for nearly 20 years, onstage to perform “All-American Girl.”

The eight-time Grammy winner warmed up the audience for her and Miller to sing and dance around the stage to the upbeat 2007 country song.

Noel Miller, Carrie Underwood and Melissa Arias in April 2025.

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Underwood also presented Melissa Arias, the Chief Chapter Advancement Officer of Make-A-Wish and Miller with a check of $236,844 on behalf of all the fans who attended the show.

Underwood wrapped up her Reflections Las Vegas Residency at Resorts World Theatre, which she kicked off over three years ago in December 2021, on April 12.

Noel Miller and Carrie Underwood in April 2025.

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“We are extremely blessed to be able to be on this stage,” she said during her final show, referring to herself and the band. “There are so many turns of events I know in my life, and I’m sure in these guys’ lives, that only God could have opened those doors and got me to the next place.”

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“It’s been really incredible to be on that roller coaster ride, and definitely recognize that it’s all Him and just all blessings,” Underwood continued. “It has been an absolute honor to get to be on this stage. From all of us, we are so blessed. I’m gonna be reflecting on all that we’ve done here with you guys.”

Carrie Underwood and Noel Miller in 2008.

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION

Up next for Underwood is returning to her American Idol roots to serve as a judge on the singing competition series alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.