PHIL KANE, 18 | This thoughtful singer-songwriter endeared himself to the judges with a performance of an original song, “Osage County.” The song itself was beautiful, with lyrics full of wisdom long beyond the Oklahoma college student’s years. Perry threw out “Firework” as an option, which she came to regret after Harris gave the song’s own singer a run for her money. The judges recognized her “tremendous” voice, but they weren’t sold on the karaoke-friendly song, so they requested a follow-up performance. SIERRA HARRIS, 20 | Armed with rock-goddess vocals and a spoon for a microphone, this personal trainer from Massachusetts sang the crap out of Heart’s “Barracuda.” I’m sorry, there’s just no other way to say it. How could he not sob at the end of that? How could anyone? He earned the hell - er, heaven - out of that Platinum Ticket. The result was essentially Amen cracking open his heart and releasing all of its glorious contents… which is a gross way of saying that he was incredible. I’m a fan.ĬAM AMEN, 27 | The tears were already flowing before this Nebraska server even sang a note of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” an appropriate song choice for someone who was finally pursuing his dreams after basically raising his two younger siblings. And he indeed had everyone grooving with Wizkid and Tems’ “Essence.” In addition to being extremely talented, this ball of light is just a good time. Perry recognized the “entertainer” in him, requesting a second, groovier song. A stunning falsetto and some bombastic belting made his performance of JVKE’s “Golden Hour” a slam dunk. ISAAC BROWN, 21 | A refreshing change of pace from everyone we’d seen thus far, this California busker instantly charmed the judges with his smooth vocals and infectious energy. MIKENLEY BROWN, 17 | This Indiana teen found her voice after surviving a battle with anorexia, a voice she used to wow the judges with a gnarly cover of Rihanna’s “Love on the Brain.” Her eye-popping vocals aside, this girl has attitude for days and seems to know herself better than most adults. It was certainly a bold statement, but only time will prove its accuracy. His strong performance of Dokken’s “Lightning Strikes Again” convinced the judges that Peck might have the best shot of any “rock” contestant they’ve seen in their six years of judging Idol. NATE PECK, 21 | Despite their concerns that he might be a little gimmicky, the judges followed their collective gut and sent this ’80s rocker through. put a beautiful, soulful spin on Queen’s “Who Wants to Live Forever,” nailing the song’s high notes while also delivering low notes that would give Toni Braxton chills. JAYNA ELISE, 22 | One of my personal favorite auditions of the night, this digital marketing specialist from Washington, D.C. KAEYRA, 21 | This Illinois restaurant singer was the episode’s first contestant sent through, earning a standing ovation with an impressive performance of Chris Stapleton’s “Cold.” Bryan loves that she “doesn’t sound like anyone else,” and Lionel Richie sees the moody artist within her that’s just waiting to emerge. I believe you’ve got to go through to learn.” And just like that, three yeses sent Fire through to Hollywood. You’ve got a lot left to discover with all of that. “But there’s just stuff about you that I’d really like to push you on. “Are you the best singer we’ve seen? Not at all,” Luke Bryan told her. Grey's Anatomy Recap: Addison's Fate Is Revealed in Two-Parter's ConclusionĪppearing “lighter and brighter” than when she first sang for them, Fire gave the judges more of what they were looking for with a “pretty” take on Adele’s “Love in the Dark.” Channeling the emotions she experienced during her first audition, the 22-year-old single mother powered through her nerves, impressing the judges with her growth. Thursday Ratings: Alaska Daily Steady With Finale, Renewal Decision TBD In addition to marking the final week of Season 21 auditions, Sunday’s episode of American Idol also welcomed back Fire Wilmore, the exotic dancer whose 4-year-old daughter tugged hard enough on Katy Perry’s heartstrings to earn her mother a second audience with the judges.Ĭompany You Keep Video: Geoff Stults Debuts as Birdie's Troubled Ex
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