Carrie Underwood performs 'Yesterday' on Emmy Awards

Carrie Underwood helped the Emmy Awards honor TV's past, along with it's present. She performed The Beatles 'Yesterday' in a salute to TV milestones from 50 years ago.

Carrie was even given the stamp of approval on singing the classic by the legend, Paul McCartney.

The coolest thing about singing "Yesterday" on the #Emmys is the sweet letter I got from @PaulMcCartney giving me his blessing to sing it!
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) September 23, 2013

Carrie even received an unexpected visitor before her Emmy performance.

The amazing @eltonjohndotcom just came to my dressing room to say hi...we talked for a bit. I think I can safely say we're best friends now!
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) September 22, 2013

Carrie looked and sounded fantastic. What did you think of her performance?

Carrie Underwood Brings Girl on Stage For See You Again

Bringing kids on stage is the new thing in country music. Luke Bryan started the trend when he pulled 6 year-old Kaylee up to sing with him in New Jersey. Carrie Underwood granted a cancer survivors wish to sing with her on stage.