American Idol’s stay at the at the Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii, continues tonight with the remaining 12 artists from the Top 24 performing for America’s votes for the first time.
They were mentored by Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Josh Groban and this season’s artist in residence Jelly Roll, who joined judges Carrie Underwood,Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan to critique the 12 artists performing:
America will vote for the first time this season and will determine who makes the Top 20.
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Now that the second group of 12 have performed, next Sunday night, the Top 20 will be revealed in a three-hour special episode of American Idol.
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Here’s the breakdown for the second 12 of American Idol‘s Top 24:
John Foster, 18
Addis, LA
College Student
Song: “Callin’ Baton Rogue” by Garth Brooks
Carrie said: “I feel that was such a great way to kick off the evening. I also loved that you had your guitar, you’re normally holding on to your guitar, you threw a little caution to the wind and said, ‘I’m going to throw it back here a little bit.’”
Desmond Roberts, 26
Corona, CA
Music Teacher
Song: “Do I Do” by Stevie Wonder
Lionel said: “I have known Stevie my whole life. I’ve got to call him and say, ‘Don’t miss this performance.’ It was incredible. Let me give you one other thing. I was really worried about you because that band behind you was all over you and any trip you might have made, they were going to run over you. Your voice is just stellar.”
Drew Ryn, 27
Chino Valley, AZ
Musician
Song: “I’m With You” by Avril Lavigne
Carrie said: “I just think there’s so much about you and your voice and your presence that you are in control of, know what you’re capable of. It’s never a question when you walk on stage, ‘Is she going to be great?’ You know who you are. It’s easy to just enjoy the performance when you have that ability. It was really great.”
Canaan James Hill, 17 (Platinum Ticket)
Dallas, TX
Content Creator
Song: “Glory to Glory to Glory” by Fred Hammond & Radical For Christ
Luke said: “I think you have one of the most dynamic voices I’ve ever seen since I’ve been on the show. If you’re a little under the weather [allergies], your under the weather is better than the rest of the world. It was a tremendous performance. Very uplifting. Your ability to have church on the beach is pretty amazing.”
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Filo, 23 (Platinum Ticket)
Dublin, CA
Musician
Song: “Who’s Lovin’ You” by The Jackson 5
Lionel said: “There’s a saying I always say, ‘If you make your parents proud, you’ve given them the greatest gift ever. You’re the only person I know that can hit a note and while you’re holding that note, you give us three different voices while holding that note. That’s a Jackson 5 song, I don’t want to date myself but I was with Michael when he was a little kid about that big, and for you to take that song and turn it into your song was brilliant.”
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Kyana Fanene, 28
San Leandro, CA
Background Singer
Song: “I Am” by Stan Walker (Māori version)
Luke said: “The best thing about you is you have this total vibe going on. That was a song that I have never heard but I was in the vibe and that’s what you have the power to do. Just make sure you set the tone with your amazing voice and the vibe that you had.”
Olivier Bergeron, 22
Kedgwick, New Brunswick, Canada
Truck Driver
Song: “I’m Not Okay” by Jelly Roll
Carrie said: “I feel like you’ve grown so much already. Every time you take the stage, you surprise us and we love being on that journey with you. Keep pushing, keep going forward and getting that confidence like, “I deserve to be here. This is my audience right now.’ Take control of that because you’ve got it in here. Very great performance.”
Grayson Torrence, 21
Providence Forge, VA
Gymnastics Instructor
Song: “ceilings” by Lizzy McAlpine
Carrie said: “You have this really special ability to tell a story. I feel you have chosen your moments throughout your journey with us where it’s like, ‘This is my moment to be big,’ and then you pick your moments where it’s a little more subdued and ‘I’m going to tell a story.’ I feel like that is letting us know the difference facets to you and the artistry that you have. It’s a cool thing to watch.”
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Josh King, 24
Charlotte, NC
Airport Pianist
Song: “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John
Luke said: “I’m excited for him. You’re the type of person America falls in love with. We remember your audition and every little growth to get to this point. Then, you just did a whole performance and when you brought the harmonica out, the intensity of the crowd went to another level. You’re working the stage and America is going to love you for that.”
Mattie Pruitt, 15
Eagleville, TN
High School Student
Song: “Wide Awake” by Katy Perry
Lionel said: “Wow! You walk onstage and we go, ‘There’s little Mattie. Oh, my gosh, she’s 15 years old. That’s so nice,’ and then all of a sudden you open your mouth, and you don’t sound like little Mattie anymore. You have a growl in your voice that is so seared, so identifiable to you. I’m telling you, if this is how you start your career, on, my God, the future is yours.”
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Thunderstorm Artis, 28
Haleiwa, HI
Musician
Song: “Is This Love” by Bob Marley & the Wailers
Carrie said: “Everybody here was just hanging on every single note, every single word. I think about the people who are home watching, and every single time you get to be on stage, a few more people are going to see you, hear you and fall in love with you and what you’re doing and your artistry. I am blessed to get to listen to you. We all are.”
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Amanda Barise, 26
Manhattan, NY
Musician
Song: “Defying Gravity” from Wicked
Lionel said: “Drop the mic! You were so in the pocket. When I say to you… the band, you were one unit. And then you just stretched out. Let me just say this, that was an amazing performance. And let me say to everyone out in television land, vote!”
American Idol will return next Sunday with a three-hour Easter Sunday special during which the Top 20 will be revealed. at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. Streams next day on Hulu.
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