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American Idol is again in Hollywood! Host Ryan Seacrest reveals off the present’s new digs in the beginning of the April 23 episode. He reveals that 33 million votes have been forged for the highest 20.
The first singer to make it to season 21’s prime 20 is Zachariah Smith. Ahead of his efficiency, he reveals that his Mississippi hometown was hit badly by a twister and far of the city has been destroyed. He kicks off the night time with a robust efficiency of Foreigner’s “I Want To Know What Love Is.” Lionel Richie tells Zachariah that it was a “perfect song, perfect presentation.” Katy Perry thinks he’s “top 10 material.”
The subsequent contestant to make the highest 20 is Matt Wilson. He performs a dreamy rendition of “Say You Won’t Let Go” by James Arthur. Luke Bryan says it was a “great song choice” for him. Lionel loves that Matt gave some “attitude” in his efficiency and the way his household and children are in his imaginative and prescient for his future.
Nailyah Serenity has additionally made the highest 20. She slays her efficiency of “Baby Love” by Mother’s Finest. “I’m not an astrologer, but I can spot a star when I see one,” Luke declares. Katy makes a degree to notice that now’s the time for the contestants to point out who they’re as artists. “You are an artist through and through and that’s what’s going to separate you,” she tells Nailyah.
Warren Peay is protected and within the prime 20. He opens up about his previous battle with alcoholism earlier than crooning out to “Up There Down Here” by Zach Williams. “I love that you’re authentic,” Katy says. She additionally thanks him for being weak with the world. Luke raves that this was a “world-class song choice” for Warren.
Kaerya stuns along with her efficiency of Lewis Capaldi’s “Bruises” on the piano. Katy admits that Kaerya’s association “smacked me across the face.” Luke believes this was a “breakout moment in the making” for Kaeyra. Lionel desires to make one factor clear to Kaeyra: “You have a career.”
Mariah Faith is headed to the subsequent spherical of the competitors. She rocks out on stage and sings Solomon Burke’s “Cry To Me.” Luke loves that Mariah is that this season’s “soulful country singer.” Lionel calls the efficiency “old song, new school presentation.”
Iam Tongi has formally made the highest 20! He dazzles along with his distinctive and contemporary spin on ABBA’s “The Winner Takes It All.” His efficiency earns rapturous applause from the viewers. “I guess this is called The Iam Tongi Show now.” She provides that what Iam is giving is “transcending everything.” Luke tells the younger singer, “God gave you the magic.”
There are solely 3 spots left within the prime 20 for this primary group of singers. Haven Madison is subsequent to make the highest 20. The highschool junior shines along with her efficiency of Leanna Crawford’s “Mean Girls.” Katy appreciates that Haven is selecting songs that she might have written. She’s noticing that “refined sparkle” coming by way of with Haven. Luke tells Haven, “One of your best performances I’ve seen you do.”
Oliver Steele’s title is known as subsequent. Turns out, his beloved father has been within the hospital for the previous a number of weeks and now he’s on dialysis. Oliver actually has a second along with his authentic tune “Too Soon.” Luke says the efficiency was a “10 out of 10.” Lionel raves that Oliver’s “talent is on fire.” Katy is shocked that is the primary time that Oliver’s carried out an authentic tune and says it was “really great.”
The last contestant to make it to the highest 20 out of this primary group is Lucy Love! This means Elise Kristine, Emma Busse, and PJAE have been eradicated. Lucy decides to sing her stellar authentic tune “Boulders.” Lionel is sort of speechless and on his ft. “I just love the way you attack it,” Luke says. He tells Lucy that she “captured” his coronary heart along with her story. “Way to show up tonight. That was tremendous,” he continues.
The subsequent group of finalists sit down on the couches and await their fates. The first contestant out of this group to make the highest 20 is Hannah Nicolaisen. Her rendition of Queen’s “Somebody to Love” is unquestionably her finest efficiency but. Luke commends her for branching out with this tune alternative. Katy thinks she’s on a “rocket ride” to stardom.
Olivia Soli makes the highest 20 and retains the Celine Dion vibes going along with her unbelievable efficiency of “I Surrender.” Lionel acknowledges that Olivia doesn’t want a “confidence boost” as a result of she’s acquired it in spades. Katy thinks Olivia ought to simply carry on singing Celine songs and “always play the power card.”
Marybeth Byrd takes on the highest 20 along with her authentic tune “People Pleaser.” Lionel declares that was “superstar material” from the nation singer. Luke admits that he didn’t see that efficiency coming and thinks the title Marybeth Byrd “sounds like a star.” Michael Williams debuts a brand new look as he makes the highest 20. He makes the gang swoon along with his efficiency of Selena Gomez’s “Lose You To Love Me.” Luke factors out that Michael “looks like a million dollars” and “crushed” his efficiency.
Paige Anne has gone from being eradicated from the competitors to creating the highest 20. She doesn’t maintain again along with her jaw-dropping rendition of “Say Something” by A Great Big World. She’s in tears by the tip of her efficiency. Katy admits once more that they have been incorrect to get rid of her. She tells Paige Anne that she thinks the teenager singer is the “best vocalist” in her age vary “hands down.”
Nutsa wows along with her efficiency of “Un-break My Heart” by Toni Braxton. “You are the hardest working person I have ever met on this show,” Lionel says. “You are a force to be reckoned with.” Tyson Venegas makes the highest 20 and performs his authentic tune “180.” Luke tells Tyson that he’s “far beyond your years talented.” Lionel is impressed with Tyson’s songwriting expertise. “That was a damn good song,” he says.
Megan Danielle takes the highest 20 by storm along with her terrific efficiency of “Holy Water” by We The Kingdom. Luke is surprised by the efficiency. “That was the best performance I’ve seen you do this season,” he says. “Nobody sounds anything like you.” Lionel says it was a “sold-out performance.”
Colin Stough is without doubt one of the last contestants to make the highest 20. He performs “Pretty Heart” by Parker McCollum. Katy admits that she desires to push him vocally the subsequent time. “I know you have them in you,” she says. Luke tells Colin to “give it to us.” He provides, “I believe you’re a big star, but you gotta understand you are.”
It’s right down to Dawson Wayne, Malik Heard, Wé Ani, and Elijah McCormick. The last singer to make the highest 20 is… Wé Ani! She brings down the home along with her efficiency of “Skyfall” by Adele. Katy is sort of speechless. “I’m just so shook right now,” Katy says. Lionel tells Wé, “The amount of talent you have is undeniable.”
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