‘American Idol’ is back with the ending of Hollywood Week which featured more performances from hopefuls looking to make it to the top 50. Get the details on what happened here!
American Idol‘s second and final episode of Hollywood Week is ready for another round as the talented performers get set to take the stage in hopes that their performances will lead them to a spot in the top 50 and a chance to perform in front of a live audience. From there, they will be trying to land in the top 24! Judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan brace themselves for more music from some of the best contenders. Read along as we follow the action live right here!
The solo round is first and the nervous performers are prepping for their big moment. 17-year-old Gabby Barrett from Nashville is the first up. The upbeat spunky blonde croons her way through “Ain’t No Way” by Aretha Franklin and dedicates it to her dad who’s watching in the audience. The judges look super impressed. Marcio Donaldson sings “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” next in front of his young son and it was too sweet for words. Effie Passero then sings “Alone” by Heart with powerful vocals and all three judges praise her efforts. Next up is Amelia Hammer Harris and Lionel thinks her incredible voice has soul. Cade Foehner belts out Portugal. The Man‘s “Feel it Still” while playing his electric guitar and gets an unexpected standing ovation from the judges.
Harper Grace takes the stage next and sings an original song she wrote called “Rest in Peace” while playing the piano. The heartfelt sad song, which is about a boy who disappointed her, makes the judges keep saying, “Wow” and she leaves the stage smiling and hoping for the best. Noah Davis strikes up a friendship backstage with Catie Turner and after the two make us laugh with their antics, Noah takes the stage to sing the emotional song, “Piece by Piece” by original American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson. He explains that he had a little “hiccup” during the chorus due to nerves. Catie performs an original song called “Pity” which is about a guy who told her to get back in the kitchen to make him a sandwich because he thought that’s where women belonged. Her acoustic guitar playing skills and in-your-face attitude make the judges laugh and they all stand up to clap for her when she’s done.
Dennis Lorenzo and Brandon Elder both separately sing the song “Home” by American Idol alum Chris Daughtry‘s band, Daughtry, next. Their different styles are backed up with intense emotions and they both leave feeling nervous but good about things. Maddie Poppe sings her original song, “Don’t Let Your Children Grow Up” next while strumming her acoustic guitar. Katy tells the judges Maddie reminds her of herself because they both write in similar styles.
Michelle Sussett is being challenged after she unexpectedly lost her voice and has to get ready to sing. With a lot…
