1 00:00:02,461 --> 00:00:05,297 [ Thunder rumbling ] 2 00:00:05,797 --> 00:00:08,342 ♪♪ 3 00:00:08,342 --> 00:00:10,219 Carrie: I am very happy to be back. 4 00:00:10,219 --> 00:00:12,721 My second season as a judge. 5 00:00:12,721 --> 00:00:15,516 It feels like family. 6 00:00:15,516 --> 00:00:18,644 ♪ I know water that's thicker than blood ♪ 7 00:00:18,644 --> 00:00:20,854 ♪ That's deeper than love with my friends ♪ 8 00:00:20,854 --> 00:00:22,439 "Idol"! 9 00:00:22,439 --> 00:00:24,066 Contestant: I have my family to support me. 10 00:00:24,066 --> 00:00:25,776 ♪ When I am blind, in my mind ♪ 11 00:00:25,776 --> 00:00:27,486 Contestant #2: I'm very blessed to have my family 12 00:00:27,486 --> 00:00:30,072 that really believes in me. 13 00:00:30,072 --> 00:00:33,283 Contestant #3: My family is always pushing me to be better. 14 00:00:33,283 --> 00:00:35,661 Contestant #4: My whole family has pushed me through the years. 15 00:00:35,661 --> 00:00:37,079 We're gonna do it together, okay? 16 00:00:37,079 --> 00:00:38,580 Okay. All right. I love you. 17 00:00:38,580 --> 00:00:40,624 I love you. 18 00:00:40,624 --> 00:00:42,626 ♪ I know some people, they would die for me ♪ 19 00:00:42,626 --> 00:00:43,877 Lionel: We're here to inspire them. 20 00:00:43,877 --> 00:00:45,003 ♪ We run together ♪ 21 00:00:45,003 --> 00:00:46,588 Welcome to our family. 22 00:00:46,588 --> 00:00:48,507 ♪ Family ♪ 23 00:00:48,507 --> 00:00:50,342 [ Woman cheering ] 24 00:00:50,342 --> 00:00:53,053 Luke: Getting to watch these kids chase their dreams, 25 00:00:53,053 --> 00:00:56,139 I feel really proud of where we're at as judges 26 00:00:56,139 --> 00:00:58,475 and with the talent that's come in. 27 00:00:58,475 --> 00:01:02,312 The moment of truth. The part I see on TV. 28 00:01:02,312 --> 00:01:04,272 Last day of auditions. 29 00:01:04,272 --> 00:01:06,316 Another beautiful day in Nashville 30 00:01:06,316 --> 00:01:07,150 searching for talent. Carrie: Whoo! 31 00:01:07,150 --> 00:01:08,694 Let's do it! 32 00:01:08,694 --> 00:01:11,280 ♪ All of my life ♪ 33 00:01:11,280 --> 00:01:12,948 Woman: Welcome to "American Idol." 34 00:01:12,948 --> 00:01:15,867 Ah! I literally can't believe I'm here. 35 00:01:15,867 --> 00:01:17,369 This is un-- I can't even talk. 36 00:01:17,369 --> 00:01:19,538 [ Laughing ] Oh, Mommy. 37 00:01:19,538 --> 00:01:21,206 And now I'm gonna start crying. I can't believe it. 38 00:01:21,206 --> 00:01:23,458 This is literally something that I've been dreaming of 39 00:01:23,458 --> 00:01:24,751 since I was little. 40 00:01:24,751 --> 00:01:27,337 Oh, my God, you're here! The sign. 41 00:01:27,337 --> 00:01:28,964 Oh, my gosh. We have to take a picture with the sign. 42 00:01:28,964 --> 00:01:31,717 Together: "American Idol"! 43 00:01:31,717 --> 00:01:34,678 [ Camera shutter clicking ] ♪ All of my life ♪ 44 00:01:34,678 --> 00:01:36,346 Rae: I remember, like, the season finale 45 00:01:36,346 --> 00:01:38,724 of "American Idol" was like Christmas. 46 00:01:38,724 --> 00:01:41,518 Bo Bice! Bo Bice! 47 00:01:41,518 --> 00:01:43,478 I got Bo Bice! 48 00:01:43,478 --> 00:01:45,105 I couldn't sleep the night before. 49 00:01:45,105 --> 00:01:47,065 I was so excited to watch it. 50 00:01:47,065 --> 00:01:49,151 And so this is, like, a dream come true. 51 00:01:49,151 --> 00:01:50,444 Seriously. 52 00:01:50,444 --> 00:01:52,487 Lionel: Ready to go. 53 00:01:52,487 --> 00:01:54,865 And away we go! 54 00:01:54,865 --> 00:01:56,658 Don't hold it back. 55 00:01:56,658 --> 00:01:58,160 Hey. Hey. 56 00:01:58,160 --> 00:01:59,703 All right. What's your name? Who are you? 57 00:01:59,703 --> 00:02:00,912 Where are you from? 58 00:02:00,912 --> 00:02:03,165 My name is Rae. I'm 24. 59 00:02:03,165 --> 00:02:05,208 I'm from Frederick, Maryland. 60 00:02:05,208 --> 00:02:07,544 What made you want to audition for "Idol"? 61 00:02:07,544 --> 00:02:10,589 I am an "American Idol" superfan. 62 00:02:10,589 --> 00:02:12,466 Ah. I can't believe I'm here. 63 00:02:12,466 --> 00:02:13,884 And have you ever auditioned before? 64 00:02:13,884 --> 00:02:15,761 No. I haven't. Well, why'd you wait? 65 00:02:15,761 --> 00:02:17,804 I know. It should have been sooner. 66 00:02:17,804 --> 00:02:19,765 Well, good deal. What are you gonna sing? 67 00:02:19,765 --> 00:02:21,725 I'm gonna sing "Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin. 68 00:02:21,725 --> 00:02:23,352 Ooh. All right. 69 00:02:23,352 --> 00:02:25,270 Big shoes. Big shoes. I love it. All right. 70 00:02:25,270 --> 00:02:28,523 ♪♪ 71 00:02:28,523 --> 00:02:34,196 ♪ Looking out on the morning rain ♪ 72 00:02:34,196 --> 00:02:38,867 ♪ I used to feel so uninspired ♪ 73 00:02:40,660 --> 00:02:45,248 ♪ But when I knew I had to face another day ♪ 74 00:02:45,248 --> 00:02:47,751 ♪ Oh, oh-oh-oh ♪ 75 00:02:47,751 --> 00:02:51,046 ♪ Lord, it made me feel so tired ♪ 76 00:02:53,006 --> 00:02:56,009 ♪ Before the day I met you ♪ 77 00:02:56,009 --> 00:02:59,471 ♪ Life was so unkind ♪ 78 00:02:59,471 --> 00:03:04,351 ♪ But you're the key to my peace of mind ♪ 79 00:03:04,351 --> 00:03:07,938 ♪ 'Cause you make me feel ♪ 80 00:03:07,938 --> 00:03:11,858 ♪ You make me feel ♪ 81 00:03:11,858 --> 00:03:16,947 ♪ You make me feel like a natural ♪ 82 00:03:16,947 --> 00:03:21,827 ♪ Woman ♪ 83 00:03:21,827 --> 00:03:26,123 ♪ Baby, what you done to me? ♪ 84 00:03:26,123 --> 00:03:27,749 ♪ Ohh ♪ 85 00:03:27,749 --> 00:03:34,423 ♪ Oh, you make me feel so good inside ♪ 86 00:03:34,423 --> 00:03:36,675 ♪ And I just ♪ 87 00:03:36,675 --> 00:03:40,554 ♪ I wanna be ♪ 88 00:03:40,554 --> 00:03:41,888 ♪ Close to you ♪ 89 00:03:41,888 --> 00:03:44,891 ♪ You make me feel so alive ♪ 90 00:03:44,891 --> 00:03:48,270 ♪ 'Cause you make me feel ♪ 91 00:03:48,270 --> 00:03:51,857 ♪ You ♪ 92 00:03:51,857 --> 00:03:57,821 ♪ You make me feel like a natural ♪ 93 00:03:57,821 --> 00:04:07,414 ♪ Woman ♪ 94 00:04:07,414 --> 00:04:08,790 [ Music ends ] 95 00:04:08,790 --> 00:04:10,625 Whoo! Nothing wrong with that. 96 00:04:10,625 --> 00:04:11,960 Alrighty. Nothing wrong with that. 97 00:04:11,960 --> 00:04:13,503 Oh. 98 00:04:13,503 --> 00:04:15,172 You good? Yeah. 99 00:04:15,172 --> 00:04:17,132 Yeah. Goodness. 100 00:04:17,132 --> 00:04:21,553 I can't believe we have not seen you in this room until now. 101 00:04:21,553 --> 00:04:23,638 I think you kind of read Luke's mind. 102 00:04:23,638 --> 00:04:26,725 He was like, "Can she hit the 'you' in her chest voice?" 103 00:04:26,725 --> 00:04:27,851 And then you did. But, yeah, you... 104 00:04:27,851 --> 00:04:30,020 You did it. In my opinion, 105 00:04:30,020 --> 00:04:32,230 you did a lot of amazing things in that performance just then. 106 00:04:32,230 --> 00:04:34,733 You got some pipes, for sure... Yes. 107 00:04:34,733 --> 00:04:36,401 ...which that's your whole goal, is to come in and, 108 00:04:36,401 --> 00:04:38,528 like, show us what you got. 109 00:04:38,528 --> 00:04:40,739 A little trouble landing the plane... Right at the end. 110 00:04:40,739 --> 00:04:43,533 ...but we were flying high, so it really didn't matter... Yeah. 111 00:04:43,533 --> 00:04:45,619 Yeah. ...'cause you did enough throughout the rest of the song. 112 00:04:45,619 --> 00:04:47,162 Great voice. 113 00:04:47,162 --> 00:04:50,832 Thank you so much. Love your choices. 114 00:04:50,832 --> 00:04:54,294 You took Aretha, turned it upside down, and made it yours. 115 00:04:54,294 --> 00:04:56,296 I think it was just brilliant. 116 00:04:56,296 --> 00:04:57,923 Very, very good. Thank you so much. 117 00:04:57,923 --> 00:04:59,799 Thank you. Thank you guys. 118 00:04:59,799 --> 00:05:01,218 What does it mean for you to be here right now? 119 00:05:01,218 --> 00:05:02,719 To finally be here? 120 00:05:02,719 --> 00:05:05,472 Um, I think that it came at the perfect time. 121 00:05:05,472 --> 00:05:07,808 My whole family is here. 122 00:05:07,808 --> 00:05:12,646 My dad actually suffered from a stroke a year ago, a severe one. 123 00:05:12,646 --> 00:05:15,607 I almost lost him. And he's here with me right now. 124 00:05:15,607 --> 00:05:17,317 Wow. 125 00:05:17,317 --> 00:05:21,404 She's just worked so hard to get to here. 126 00:05:21,404 --> 00:05:23,573 And I'm so proud of her work. 127 00:05:23,573 --> 00:05:24,741 [ Sniffles ] 128 00:05:24,741 --> 00:05:26,201 And... 129 00:05:26,201 --> 00:05:28,203 [ Sniffles ] 130 00:05:28,203 --> 00:05:32,415 ♪♪ 131 00:05:32,415 --> 00:05:35,418 So it's really crazy that we're here. 132 00:05:35,418 --> 00:05:38,255 I didn't think that we would be in this position. 133 00:05:38,255 --> 00:05:40,257 Sorry. You're good. 134 00:05:40,257 --> 00:05:43,260 No. It's good. All right, let's vote. 135 00:05:43,260 --> 00:05:44,636 Let's vote. Let's vote. 136 00:05:44,636 --> 00:05:46,555 Let's bring the family in. Hi, fam. 137 00:05:46,555 --> 00:05:48,807 Come on. 138 00:05:48,807 --> 00:05:50,809 Oh, my God. 139 00:05:50,809 --> 00:05:53,603 Ah! The proud folks. 140 00:05:53,603 --> 00:05:55,313 Yeah. 141 00:05:55,313 --> 00:05:57,190 How you doing, Pop? 142 00:05:57,190 --> 00:05:59,192 There you go. Rae: Oh, my God. 143 00:05:59,192 --> 00:06:01,278 Ah, so great. 144 00:06:01,278 --> 00:06:02,988 Woman: We heard you through the door. 145 00:06:02,988 --> 00:06:05,782 You were so good. Oh, my God. 146 00:06:05,782 --> 00:06:08,660 Oh, my God. Lionel: Congratulations. 147 00:06:08,660 --> 00:06:10,704 So, have you watched Hollywood Week before? 148 00:06:10,704 --> 00:06:11,955 -Yeah. -Yeah. 149 00:06:11,955 --> 00:06:14,124 Many, many, many times. 150 00:06:14,124 --> 00:06:15,834 Well, Lionel? 151 00:06:15,834 --> 00:06:17,752 Yes. 152 00:06:17,752 --> 00:06:18,920 Carrie? 153 00:06:18,920 --> 00:06:20,380 Yes! 154 00:06:20,380 --> 00:06:22,382 Yes. You're going to Hollywood Week. 155 00:06:22,382 --> 00:06:24,384 [ Family cheering ] 156 00:06:24,384 --> 00:06:26,761 ♪ Hold tight, you're slowly coming back to life ♪ 157 00:06:26,761 --> 00:06:28,013 Woman #2: Oh, my God. 158 00:06:28,013 --> 00:06:29,347 ♪ I'll be keeping your head up ♪ 159 00:06:29,347 --> 00:06:30,724 ♪ I'll be keeping your head up ♪ 160 00:06:30,724 --> 00:06:32,517 -I love it! -Oh, my God. 161 00:06:32,517 --> 00:06:34,269 Thank you all so much. 162 00:06:34,269 --> 00:06:35,270 Well, thank you all for... 163 00:06:35,270 --> 00:06:36,896 Lionel: Are you kidding me? 164 00:06:36,896 --> 00:06:38,273 Thank you all for raising this child and... 165 00:06:38,273 --> 00:06:39,441 Thank you so much. Did well. 166 00:06:39,441 --> 00:06:40,859 Good job. Enjoy. 167 00:06:40,859 --> 00:06:42,277 Thank you so much. Thank you so much. 168 00:06:42,277 --> 00:06:43,695 So happy for you. Gerald: Thank you. 169 00:06:43,695 --> 00:06:45,113 We'll see you back soon. Congrats. 170 00:06:45,113 --> 00:06:46,781 I'm proud of you. 171 00:06:46,781 --> 00:06:48,241 I'm so proud of you. 172 00:06:48,241 --> 00:06:50,201 [ Family cheering ] 173 00:06:50,201 --> 00:06:52,746 ♪ Hold tight, you're slowly coming back to life ♪ 174 00:06:52,746 --> 00:06:54,331 Ah, that's so great. 175 00:06:54,331 --> 00:06:56,082 She's good. 176 00:06:56,082 --> 00:06:59,502 My little princess... 177 00:06:59,502 --> 00:07:02,464 is gonna be the next American Idol. 178 00:07:02,464 --> 00:07:06,051 I feel it in my bones. 179 00:07:06,051 --> 00:07:08,595 ♪ And I won't let you down ♪ 180 00:07:08,595 --> 00:07:10,680 I love you, too. 181 00:07:13,516 --> 00:07:16,311 Lionel: How beautiful is this, guys? 182 00:07:16,311 --> 00:07:18,355 Last year and the year before, we kept saying, 183 00:07:18,355 --> 00:07:19,648 "You can't beat it. You can't beat it." 184 00:07:19,648 --> 00:07:21,941 And we did. 185 00:07:21,941 --> 00:07:23,234 It is so exciting because we don't know what to expect. 186 00:07:23,234 --> 00:07:25,654 Luke: You never do. I can't tell you. 187 00:07:25,654 --> 00:07:28,823 There are human beings that the world and us doesn't know. 188 00:07:28,823 --> 00:07:30,659 Take us on an emotional ride, too. 189 00:07:30,659 --> 00:07:35,330 And, also, I think we kind of recognize in the stories 190 00:07:35,330 --> 00:07:37,332 just how blessed we are, you know, 191 00:07:37,332 --> 00:07:38,958 'cause when you get into the lives of some 192 00:07:38,958 --> 00:07:41,461 of these beautiful people, 193 00:07:41,461 --> 00:07:44,673 we learn that the struggles are very different. 194 00:07:44,673 --> 00:07:46,800 Yo, yo, yo. Carrie: Welcome! 195 00:07:46,800 --> 00:07:49,844 Mor: Yo, yo, yo! All right. Left turn, left turn, left turn. 196 00:07:49,844 --> 00:07:52,097 Carrie: Howdy. I am here. How are you guys doing? 197 00:07:52,097 --> 00:07:53,765 We're doing good. What is your name, sir? 198 00:07:53,765 --> 00:07:55,016 I am Mor. 199 00:07:55,016 --> 00:07:56,267 Mor what? 200 00:07:56,267 --> 00:07:58,228 Mor Ilderton. "More" of what? 201 00:07:58,228 --> 00:07:59,187 How can I have some more of nothing? 202 00:07:59,187 --> 00:08:00,563 I know what you're doing there. 203 00:08:00,563 --> 00:08:02,273 Is that a family name? 204 00:08:02,273 --> 00:08:04,567 So my real name is Clarence Morton Ilderton IV. 205 00:08:04,567 --> 00:08:06,277 So we just cut Morton in half. Thank goodness. 206 00:08:06,277 --> 00:08:08,113 Carrie: That's way too long. I like it. I love it. 207 00:08:08,113 --> 00:08:09,823 Yeah. I would hate to be called Clarence. I like that. 208 00:08:09,823 --> 00:08:10,824 No offense to any Clarences. 209 00:08:10,824 --> 00:08:12,283 Where are you from? 210 00:08:12,283 --> 00:08:13,702 I'm from Teays Valley, West Virginia. 211 00:08:13,702 --> 00:08:16,663 Born and raised there, and I'm 22 years old. 212 00:08:16,663 --> 00:08:18,289 Tell us a little bit about yourself. 213 00:08:18,289 --> 00:08:21,668 Goodness. I was raised by my grandma. 214 00:08:21,668 --> 00:08:23,670 Um, I've had a great childhood, 215 00:08:23,670 --> 00:08:26,423 and the fact that I'm here right now, it's freaking awesome. 216 00:08:26,423 --> 00:08:27,632 I'm really excited. 217 00:08:27,632 --> 00:08:28,883 So good. 218 00:08:28,883 --> 00:08:30,760 Mor: Since I was 2 years old, 219 00:08:30,760 --> 00:08:33,054 I was put into full custody with my grandma, 220 00:08:33,054 --> 00:08:34,431 and I grew up calling her "Mom." 221 00:08:36,890 --> 00:08:39,269 She is an amazing woman. 222 00:08:39,269 --> 00:08:41,520 I mean, I was a mischievous kid. 223 00:08:41,520 --> 00:08:43,106 I put her through so much. 224 00:08:43,106 --> 00:08:45,942 ♪ ...into the night ♪ 225 00:08:45,942 --> 00:08:49,362 Whoever I am reaches back to her, always. 226 00:08:49,362 --> 00:08:51,865 He was a kicker on the football team in high school 227 00:08:51,865 --> 00:08:53,700 and played basketball. 228 00:08:53,700 --> 00:08:56,369 And then all of a sudden, he started playing the guitar. 229 00:08:56,369 --> 00:08:58,913 He taught himself. He's just really good. 230 00:08:58,913 --> 00:09:00,749 He's very talented. 231 00:09:00,749 --> 00:09:04,961 ♪ But the gateway to the world ♪ 232 00:09:04,961 --> 00:09:06,921 She made my life feel so normal 233 00:09:06,921 --> 00:09:09,549 and sacrificed so much for me. 234 00:09:09,549 --> 00:09:10,842 She's my rock. 235 00:09:12,719 --> 00:09:14,512 No. 236 00:09:14,512 --> 00:09:16,848 When he left, 237 00:09:16,848 --> 00:09:19,142 I told him I was really sorry I couldn't be there for him. 238 00:09:19,142 --> 00:09:21,561 And he said, "I understand." 239 00:09:21,561 --> 00:09:24,731 And I just think that it was important to him. 240 00:09:24,731 --> 00:09:25,982 And I'm... 241 00:09:28,693 --> 00:09:30,612 I'm gonna cry. 242 00:09:30,612 --> 00:09:33,239 And I think I really want to be there for him. 243 00:09:33,239 --> 00:09:36,034 Carrie: What are you gonna be singing for us today? 244 00:09:36,034 --> 00:09:39,204 I am singing a song. A very meaningful song. 245 00:09:39,204 --> 00:09:42,415 I wrote it. It's called "Strong." 246 00:09:42,415 --> 00:09:46,127 And I lost my biological mom when I was 2 years old. 247 00:09:46,127 --> 00:09:47,670 My dad ended my mom's life. 248 00:09:47,670 --> 00:09:49,589 Oh. Ah. 249 00:09:49,589 --> 00:09:52,300 It's about seeing my mom's picture for the first time 250 00:09:52,300 --> 00:09:54,385 and not knowing her, 251 00:09:54,385 --> 00:09:56,346 and just kind of looking at a stranger 252 00:09:56,346 --> 00:09:58,848 and just pouring out my emotions of that through this song. 253 00:10:02,811 --> 00:10:04,896 [ Breathes deeply ] 254 00:10:04,896 --> 00:10:07,982 [ Intro plays ] 255 00:10:07,982 --> 00:10:09,400 [ Music stops ] 256 00:10:09,400 --> 00:10:11,528 Take your time. Carrie: You're good. 257 00:10:11,528 --> 00:10:13,738 Take your time. Take it. You're all good. You're good. 258 00:10:13,738 --> 00:10:15,281 Golly. 259 00:10:15,281 --> 00:10:17,325 Take your time. Hey. Look up. 260 00:10:19,118 --> 00:10:20,495 It's all good, baby. 261 00:10:20,495 --> 00:10:22,330 We're here. I know. All good. 262 00:10:22,330 --> 00:10:23,540 Phew! 263 00:10:28,086 --> 00:10:30,088 [ Intro plays ] 264 00:10:30,088 --> 00:10:34,884 ♪♪ 265 00:10:34,884 --> 00:10:40,515 ♪♪ 266 00:10:40,515 --> 00:10:43,977 ♪ Said, a picture's worth a thousand words ♪ 267 00:10:43,977 --> 00:10:46,604 ♪ But I've only got a few ♪ 268 00:10:46,604 --> 00:10:49,440 ♪ When I look down at that frame ♪ 269 00:10:49,440 --> 00:10:52,819 ♪ And I don't even recognize you ♪ 270 00:10:52,819 --> 00:10:56,322 ♪ 'Cause you were taken from me years ago ♪ 271 00:10:56,322 --> 00:11:00,034 ♪ Someone I never got to know ♪ 272 00:11:00,034 --> 00:11:04,080 ♪ And now I can hardly speak when I see your face ♪ 273 00:11:06,499 --> 00:11:11,421 ♪ Oh, Mama ♪ 274 00:11:11,421 --> 00:11:16,926 ♪ I hope you found your way home ♪ 275 00:11:18,469 --> 00:11:22,932 ♪ Oh, for West Virginia, you're looking ♪ 276 00:11:22,932 --> 00:11:26,311 ♪ And we wish you were here ♪ 277 00:11:26,311 --> 00:11:31,190 ♪ Oh, Mama ♪ 278 00:11:31,190 --> 00:11:35,612 ♪♪ 279 00:11:35,612 --> 00:11:38,990 ♪ And I don't wanna need you anymore ♪ 280 00:11:38,990 --> 00:11:42,410 ♪ I don't wanna bleed you anymore ♪ 281 00:11:42,410 --> 00:11:45,455 ♪ Everything in me is hanging on ♪ 282 00:11:45,455 --> 00:11:53,713 ♪ You're the only reason that I'm strong ♪ 283 00:11:55,590 --> 00:11:57,675 ♪ That I'm strong ♪ 284 00:11:57,675 --> 00:12:02,513 ♪♪ 285 00:12:02,513 --> 00:12:04,807 ♪ Oh, Mama ♪ 286 00:12:07,477 --> 00:12:11,064 ♪ I hope you found your way home ♪ 287 00:12:11,064 --> 00:12:14,525 ♪♪ 288 00:12:14,525 --> 00:12:18,905 ♪ Oh, for West Virginia, you're looking ♪ 289 00:12:18,905 --> 00:12:22,533 ♪ And we wish you were ♪ 290 00:12:22,533 --> 00:12:24,661 ♪ Oh, Mama ♪ 291 00:12:24,661 --> 00:12:28,581 ♪♪ 292 00:12:28,581 --> 00:12:29,749 [ Music ends ] 293 00:12:29,749 --> 00:12:31,292 Whoo! Oh! 294 00:12:31,292 --> 00:12:33,711 Cool, man. Thank you so much. 295 00:12:33,711 --> 00:12:35,922 Very cool. 296 00:12:35,922 --> 00:12:38,633 Thank you guys. Very cool. 297 00:12:38,633 --> 00:12:42,095 The fact that you took that time and pulled that together. 298 00:12:42,095 --> 00:12:44,597 I feel like you went... Man. 299 00:12:44,597 --> 00:12:47,558 ...you went somewhere else when you were singing. 300 00:12:47,558 --> 00:12:49,727 It's like we weren't here -- in a good way. 301 00:12:49,727 --> 00:12:52,146 Thank you. 302 00:12:52,146 --> 00:12:54,440 As unnerved as you may feel, I love your delivery. 303 00:12:54,440 --> 00:12:57,151 I love the timbre of your voice. 304 00:12:57,151 --> 00:13:00,363 And more importantly, that writing was very cool. 305 00:13:00,363 --> 00:13:02,448 Thank you so much. That means the world to me. Very, very cool, man. 306 00:13:02,448 --> 00:13:03,992 Seriously. I mean that. I mean that. 307 00:13:03,992 --> 00:13:06,494 Thank you. Yeah. You got all the tools. 308 00:13:06,494 --> 00:13:09,998 You got the look, you got the style, you got the hair, 309 00:13:09,998 --> 00:13:11,791 you got the heart, the voice. 310 00:13:11,791 --> 00:13:13,251 What else has he got? 311 00:13:13,251 --> 00:13:15,878 Carrie? He's got support. 312 00:13:15,878 --> 00:13:17,046 And where is that support? 313 00:13:20,383 --> 00:13:22,719 Wait. 314 00:13:22,719 --> 00:13:24,137 Oh, my gosh. 315 00:13:24,137 --> 00:13:26,055 ♪ Gateway to the world ♪ 316 00:13:26,055 --> 00:13:28,182 Sandy: Ah! Surprise! 317 00:13:28,182 --> 00:13:29,392 Oh, my God! 318 00:13:29,392 --> 00:13:32,186 ♪ The gun in a trembling hand ♪ 319 00:13:34,522 --> 00:13:37,734 I haven't been on an airplane for, like, 25-plus years. 320 00:13:37,734 --> 00:13:39,360 Get away! Aww. 321 00:13:39,360 --> 00:13:40,570 Yeah, this has been exciting. I am, too. 322 00:13:40,570 --> 00:13:42,071 I can't believe you're here. 323 00:13:42,071 --> 00:13:43,614 Grandma, what's your name? 324 00:13:43,614 --> 00:13:44,615 Sandy. 325 00:13:44,615 --> 00:13:46,409 Sandy. Sandy. 326 00:13:46,409 --> 00:13:49,203 We want to applaud you for stepping up and raising him. 327 00:13:49,203 --> 00:13:51,956 Oh, my gosh, he's been a blessing. 328 00:13:51,956 --> 00:13:53,583 But wait, wait. We have some more business. 329 00:13:53,583 --> 00:13:55,293 Carrie: We have to tell him if he's going through 330 00:13:55,293 --> 00:13:56,586 to Hollywood Week or not. 331 00:13:56,586 --> 00:13:58,171 Yes. 332 00:14:00,089 --> 00:14:01,424 Yes. 333 00:14:01,424 --> 00:14:04,886 I will make that three yeses. 334 00:14:04,886 --> 00:14:06,679 I would like to hear "more." All right. 335 00:14:06,679 --> 00:14:08,139 Both of you, come up this way. 336 00:14:08,139 --> 00:14:09,682 Thank you very much. Sandy, Sandy. 337 00:14:09,682 --> 00:14:10,850 Congrats. -Thank you, sir. 338 00:14:10,850 --> 00:14:12,268 Oh, for God's sake, man. 339 00:14:12,268 --> 00:14:13,853 I just listened to the whole song. 340 00:14:13,853 --> 00:14:15,354 Oh, thank you. Sandy. 341 00:14:15,354 --> 00:14:16,898 And I am really proud of him. 342 00:14:16,898 --> 00:14:18,191 You did a good job. 343 00:14:18,191 --> 00:14:19,484 Thank you, Mama. 344 00:14:19,484 --> 00:14:21,611 Lionel: The tragedy of all that story. 345 00:14:21,611 --> 00:14:26,824 To have Nana Sandy, the family around him... 346 00:14:26,824 --> 00:14:28,326 Luke: Yep. ...he's gonna be all right. 347 00:14:28,326 --> 00:14:30,411 Thank you so much for surprising me, 348 00:14:30,411 --> 00:14:31,621 seriously. Okay. 349 00:14:31,621 --> 00:14:33,581 I love you. I'm glad to. 350 00:14:33,581 --> 00:14:34,832 I love you, too. 351 00:14:34,832 --> 00:14:40,129 ♪♪ 352 00:14:44,509 --> 00:14:47,178 Jorr: ♪ Oh-oh, I ♪ 353 00:14:47,178 --> 00:14:53,976 ♪ I hope you're dancing in the sky ♪ 354 00:14:53,976 --> 00:14:55,520 Jordan. Right? Jordan. 355 00:14:55,520 --> 00:14:56,938 But do you go by Jorr? 356 00:14:56,938 --> 00:14:58,940 Jorr. I love it. 357 00:14:58,940 --> 00:15:01,317 Um, it was very 15 years old to me. 358 00:15:01,317 --> 00:15:02,402 Lionel: Oh. Come on. 359 00:15:02,402 --> 00:15:04,070 Apparently that's bad. 360 00:15:04,070 --> 00:15:05,780 It's frowned upon. 361 00:15:05,780 --> 00:15:08,074 I think this year, 362 00:15:08,074 --> 00:15:10,743 Luke has kind of taken a role 363 00:15:10,743 --> 00:15:14,372 of being maybe a little tougher than in seasons past. 364 00:15:14,372 --> 00:15:16,999 You weren't all the way in control of it. 365 00:15:16,999 --> 00:15:19,335 ♪ That guy, don't act ♪ 366 00:15:19,335 --> 00:15:21,170 Luke is absolutely out of his mind. 367 00:15:21,170 --> 00:15:22,922 In fact, I can go one step further -- He's crazy. 368 00:15:22,922 --> 00:15:25,007 Everybody's been like, "Oh, 369 00:15:25,007 --> 00:15:26,384 that's great the way she's doing that." 370 00:15:26,384 --> 00:15:28,803 But it ain't all the time great. 371 00:15:28,803 --> 00:15:31,222 He's been tougher this season. 372 00:15:31,222 --> 00:15:36,352 ♪ Yeah, she gives a smile when the pain comes ♪ 373 00:15:36,352 --> 00:15:38,855 It felt like you had a bunch of Benadryl 374 00:15:38,855 --> 00:15:40,481 before you walked in here. [ Laughs ] 375 00:15:40,481 --> 00:15:43,151 Carrie: Tough crowd. That is the truth. 376 00:15:43,151 --> 00:15:45,528 So he was saying no to everybody. 377 00:15:45,528 --> 00:15:47,363 I'm a no. 378 00:15:47,363 --> 00:15:49,323 ♪ Yeah, I'm a bad guy ♪ 379 00:15:49,323 --> 00:15:51,659 Carrie gave me a look! I did! 380 00:15:51,659 --> 00:15:53,161 I know. I know. I know. I know. I gave you a dirty look there. 381 00:15:53,161 --> 00:15:54,620 ♪ Always-got-your-back guy ♪ 382 00:15:54,620 --> 00:15:56,164 Carrie: Luke was just grumpy. [ Laughs ] 383 00:15:56,164 --> 00:15:57,832 Am I right or wrong? 384 00:15:57,832 --> 00:15:59,542 I'm a no right now. 385 00:15:59,542 --> 00:16:02,086 It's a no for me. 386 00:16:02,086 --> 00:16:03,754 I'm a no for right now. 387 00:16:03,754 --> 00:16:06,048 Wow. 388 00:16:06,048 --> 00:16:07,425 I'm trying to make these kids nervous 389 00:16:07,425 --> 00:16:09,302 and understand it's tough out there. 390 00:16:09,302 --> 00:16:11,012 It's always... You're a grumpy old man. 391 00:16:11,012 --> 00:16:12,471 Just... [ Laughs ] 392 00:16:12,471 --> 00:16:14,682 Sir, is your name Luke Bryan? 393 00:16:14,682 --> 00:16:16,601 It is. Am I in trouble? 394 00:16:16,601 --> 00:16:18,227 I heard you were giving too many nos. 395 00:16:18,227 --> 00:16:20,438 Is that true? I was giving some nos there, 396 00:16:20,438 --> 00:16:22,273 uh, Officer. 397 00:16:22,273 --> 00:16:24,984 Unfortunately, that is a violation of Code "Idol" 26, 398 00:16:24,984 --> 00:16:26,360 so I'm gonna need your hand, sir. 399 00:16:26,360 --> 00:16:28,404 Yeah! Oh, goodness. 400 00:16:28,404 --> 00:16:30,406 Oh, yeah! Put your hands like this for me. 401 00:16:30,406 --> 00:16:31,782 Make 'em tight. 402 00:16:31,782 --> 00:16:33,993 Easy! [ Handcuffs clicking ] 403 00:16:33,993 --> 00:16:35,494 Luke. Luke. Yeah! 404 00:16:35,494 --> 00:16:36,954 Where am I going? Luke, what did you do? 405 00:16:36,954 --> 00:16:38,456 Stay right there, sir. 406 00:16:38,456 --> 00:16:41,250 [ Singsongy voice ] You're in trouble. 407 00:16:41,250 --> 00:16:43,628 Oh, that got my attention. [ Laughs ] 408 00:16:43,628 --> 00:16:44,837 Hi. Hello. 409 00:16:44,837 --> 00:16:46,005 What's your name? 410 00:16:46,005 --> 00:16:47,048 I'm Julia Sienna. 411 00:16:47,048 --> 00:16:49,550 I'm 20 years old, 412 00:16:49,550 --> 00:16:51,844 and I'm a Class One officer down by the Jersey Shore. 413 00:16:51,844 --> 00:16:54,305 How officially under arrest am I? 414 00:16:54,305 --> 00:16:56,682 It depends if you give me a yes or not. 415 00:16:56,682 --> 00:16:58,935 Ah! I like that. So you might be stuck there. 416 00:16:58,935 --> 00:17:00,686 Carrie: She's got the key. It's up to you. 417 00:17:00,686 --> 00:17:03,522 I mean, you're obviously not just here to make me happy. 418 00:17:03,522 --> 00:17:04,898 Um... [ Laughter ] 419 00:17:04,898 --> 00:17:06,358 Glad that made you smile. 420 00:17:06,358 --> 00:17:08,736 You are here because you like to sing. 421 00:17:08,736 --> 00:17:12,073 So what are you gonna sing for us today? Yes. 422 00:17:12,073 --> 00:17:14,659 Today I'll be singing "I Would" by Connie Talbot. 423 00:17:14,659 --> 00:17:17,161 Okay. Let's hear ya. 424 00:17:17,161 --> 00:17:18,704 [ Intro plays ] 425 00:17:18,704 --> 00:17:20,957 ♪♪ 426 00:17:20,957 --> 00:17:23,416 ♪ Never knew my hands to shake ♪ 427 00:17:23,416 --> 00:17:27,672 ♪ Never had my heart beat so fast ♪ 428 00:17:30,424 --> 00:17:32,677 ♪ Finally found the words to say ♪ 429 00:17:32,677 --> 00:17:37,765 ♪ But I'm scared you won't say them back ♪ 430 00:17:39,725 --> 00:17:41,936 ♪ Wish that you could read my mind ♪ 431 00:17:41,936 --> 00:17:46,357 ♪ So you could see what's locked up inside ♪ 432 00:17:47,900 --> 00:17:50,861 ♪ Could I ask a couple questions ♪ 433 00:17:50,861 --> 00:17:56,909 ♪ Before the moment passes us by? ♪ 434 00:17:56,909 --> 00:18:01,622 ♪ Whoa-oh-oh, honestly ♪ 435 00:18:01,622 --> 00:18:06,335 ♪ Would you give all your life ♪ 436 00:18:06,335 --> 00:18:11,799 ♪ If I give you all of mine? ♪ 437 00:18:11,799 --> 00:18:14,677 ♪ Would you love me unconditionally ♪ 438 00:18:14,677 --> 00:18:17,179 ♪ Be everything that I need ♪ 439 00:18:17,179 --> 00:18:21,183 ♪ And do anything for love? ♪ 440 00:18:21,183 --> 00:18:25,605 ♪ Would you stand by my side ♪ 441 00:18:25,605 --> 00:18:30,860 ♪ Until the end of time? ♪ 442 00:18:30,860 --> 00:18:33,988 ♪ Would you love me unconditionally ♪ 443 00:18:33,988 --> 00:18:36,240 ♪ Be the air that I need ♪ 444 00:18:36,240 --> 00:18:40,036 ♪ And do anything for us? ♪ 445 00:18:40,036 --> 00:18:44,749 ♪ 'Cause I would ♪ 446 00:18:44,749 --> 00:18:49,670 ♪ I would ♪ 447 00:18:49,670 --> 00:18:52,798 ♪ I would ♪ 448 00:18:52,798 --> 00:18:54,175 Mm! Wow. 449 00:18:54,175 --> 00:18:55,384 Yeah. 450 00:18:55,384 --> 00:18:56,969 Mm. Mm. [ Music ends ] 451 00:18:56,969 --> 00:18:58,387 Carrie: All right! Thank you. 452 00:18:58,387 --> 00:19:00,348 Yeah. Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow! 453 00:19:00,348 --> 00:19:01,515 [ Laughter ] 454 00:19:01,515 --> 00:19:02,725 Where's the key? 455 00:19:02,725 --> 00:19:04,185 Depends. 456 00:19:04,185 --> 00:19:06,354 I loved it. Thank you. 457 00:19:06,354 --> 00:19:08,105 I loved it. 458 00:19:08,105 --> 00:19:10,441 No, really, really great. Now, can I see the key? 459 00:19:11,942 --> 00:19:13,444 No. There you go. 460 00:19:13,444 --> 00:19:15,321 Oh, she is holding her card. 461 00:19:15,321 --> 00:19:16,739 Carrie: Yeah. Oh, I love this. 462 00:19:16,739 --> 00:19:19,450 I love you. I love you, too. 463 00:19:19,450 --> 00:19:22,703 I feel like you are such a fantastic representation 464 00:19:22,703 --> 00:19:25,081 of every woman. 465 00:19:25,081 --> 00:19:26,707 Like, you -- you come in. Thank you. 466 00:19:26,707 --> 00:19:30,169 You are -- You're strong, you're gorgeous. 467 00:19:30,169 --> 00:19:32,380 Thank you. You have a strength in your voice. 468 00:19:32,380 --> 00:19:35,883 And then you have these beautiful notes at the top 469 00:19:35,883 --> 00:19:38,761 that are very soft and pretty. 470 00:19:38,761 --> 00:19:41,097 And it's -- it's all the things all wrapped into one. 471 00:19:41,097 --> 00:19:43,557 And I love that very much. 472 00:19:43,557 --> 00:19:45,476 Thank you so much. Thank you. 473 00:19:45,476 --> 00:19:46,685 I love your voice. 474 00:19:46,685 --> 00:19:48,562 You've got substance in there. 475 00:19:48,562 --> 00:19:51,148 You've got some natural abilities 476 00:19:51,148 --> 00:19:52,817 that you're just working and not really aware 477 00:19:52,817 --> 00:19:53,859 that you're doing it. 478 00:19:53,859 --> 00:19:54,819 Thank you, sir. 479 00:19:56,862 --> 00:19:58,406 I'm really ready to vote. 480 00:19:58,406 --> 00:19:59,907 Yeah. [ Laughs ] You're motivated. 481 00:19:59,907 --> 00:20:01,450 Set free of my... 482 00:20:01,450 --> 00:20:03,619 He's motivated. [ Laughs ] 483 00:20:03,619 --> 00:20:04,703 [ Julia laughs ] 484 00:20:04,703 --> 00:20:06,956 Yes. 485 00:20:06,956 --> 00:20:08,749 It's a yes for me, for sure. 486 00:20:08,749 --> 00:20:09,917 And it's an absolute yes for me. 487 00:20:09,917 --> 00:20:11,085 Thank you so much. 488 00:20:11,085 --> 00:20:12,503 Release the prisoner. 489 00:20:12,503 --> 00:20:14,296 Ah, the prisoner! 490 00:20:14,296 --> 00:20:15,089 Yes, release. And get your ticket. 491 00:20:15,089 --> 00:20:16,674 Here we go. Oh, okay. 492 00:20:16,674 --> 00:20:19,051 I mean, wait. Are we sure we want to do this? 493 00:20:19,051 --> 00:20:20,511 Oh, come on, Carrie! Let it happen. No, no. 494 00:20:20,511 --> 00:20:22,513 Okay, okay, okay, okay. I got one back. 495 00:20:22,513 --> 00:20:24,265 Julia: There you go. 496 00:20:24,265 --> 00:20:25,933 All right. There we go. 497 00:20:25,933 --> 00:20:27,309 Now, Luke, tell her the words. 498 00:20:27,309 --> 00:20:29,854 With full mobility... 499 00:20:29,854 --> 00:20:31,564 welcome to Hollywood Week. 500 00:20:31,564 --> 00:20:32,690 Thank you so much, sir. Thank you very much. 501 00:20:32,690 --> 00:20:34,108 Good job. Thank you. 502 00:20:34,108 --> 00:20:34,859 Ah, that's so great. Thank you. 503 00:20:34,859 --> 00:20:37,737 ♪ I've fallen in love ♪ 504 00:20:37,737 --> 00:20:40,531 [ Family cheering ] 505 00:20:40,531 --> 00:20:43,451 ♪ I've fallen in love for the first time ♪ 506 00:20:43,451 --> 00:20:44,869 Have you ever been arrested? 507 00:20:44,869 --> 00:20:46,036 I have never been arrested. Really? 508 00:20:46,036 --> 00:20:47,204 Have you? 509 00:20:47,204 --> 00:20:48,497 Of course not! 510 00:20:48,497 --> 00:20:50,458 Oh, look at her. Oh, come on, guys. 511 00:20:50,458 --> 00:20:51,876 No! You gotta be arrested once. 512 00:20:51,876 --> 00:20:53,711 [ Group cheering ] 513 00:20:53,711 --> 00:20:56,213 ♪ It's strange, but it's true ♪ 514 00:20:56,213 --> 00:20:59,133 Hopefully arresting Luke set him straight 515 00:20:59,133 --> 00:21:02,511 and that he will be willing to give everybody a yes, as well. 516 00:21:02,511 --> 00:21:05,181 10-4. This officer is out. 517 00:21:05,181 --> 00:21:06,557 See you at Hollywood Week! 518 00:21:06,557 --> 00:21:08,142 Whoo! 519 00:21:08,142 --> 00:21:09,685 Lionel, have you? Yeah. 520 00:21:09,685 --> 00:21:11,479 You have been arrested? Yeah. 521 00:21:11,479 --> 00:21:13,230 And the officer said, "Okay, I'll let you go, 522 00:21:13,230 --> 00:21:14,690 but you have to call your parents on the phone." 523 00:21:14,690 --> 00:21:16,567 And I said, "Lock me up." 524 00:21:16,567 --> 00:21:20,196 [ Laughter ] ♪ Oh, how I want to break free ♪ 525 00:21:24,116 --> 00:21:26,744 ♪♪ 526 00:21:26,744 --> 00:21:29,747 ♪ Come down off your throne ♪ 527 00:21:29,747 --> 00:21:32,374 ♪ And leave that body alone ♪ 528 00:21:33,959 --> 00:21:37,505 ♪ Somebody must change ♪ 529 00:21:39,423 --> 00:21:43,928 ♪ You are the reason I've been waiting so long ♪ 530 00:21:45,387 --> 00:21:49,058 ♪ Somebody holds the key ♪ 531 00:21:49,600 --> 00:21:52,937 ♪ And I'm near the end ♪ 532 00:21:52,937 --> 00:21:58,526 ♪ And I just ain't got the time ♪ 533 00:21:58,526 --> 00:22:00,110 Sounded like Bryan Adams a little bit. Carrie: Mm-hmm. 534 00:22:00,110 --> 00:22:02,696 ♪ And I'm wasted and I ♪ 535 00:22:02,696 --> 00:22:06,200 ♪ Can't find my way home ♪ 536 00:22:07,368 --> 00:22:09,078 ♪ No, I can't ♪ 537 00:22:10,579 --> 00:22:13,833 ♪ Ooh, no, I can't ♪ 538 00:22:13,833 --> 00:22:18,504 ♪ Can't find my way home ♪ 539 00:22:18,504 --> 00:22:19,797 [ Music ends ] 540 00:22:19,797 --> 00:22:21,549 Carrie: All right. Yeah, yeah. 541 00:22:21,549 --> 00:22:22,883 -Thank you. -I appreciate it. Thank you. 542 00:22:22,883 --> 00:22:25,261 Yeah. Man, I love your confidence. 543 00:22:25,261 --> 00:22:26,136 Yeah. Right? Jake: That really means a lot. 544 00:22:26,136 --> 00:22:27,805 Thank you. Yeah. 545 00:22:27,805 --> 00:22:29,640 I mean, you went from a little Billy Joel 546 00:22:29,640 --> 00:22:33,310 with a guitar, to Bon Jovi, to Bryan Adams. 547 00:22:33,310 --> 00:22:35,437 I mean, but what I'm loving about all this 548 00:22:35,437 --> 00:22:37,356 is that it's -- it's fresh. 549 00:22:37,356 --> 00:22:39,024 You're checking some boxes for me. 550 00:22:39,024 --> 00:22:40,109 That's very kind of you. I appreciate it. It's very good. 551 00:22:40,109 --> 00:22:42,069 I like that. Carrie: Very cool voice. 552 00:22:42,069 --> 00:22:43,571 How long have you been performing? 553 00:22:43,571 --> 00:22:44,572 I started playing when I was 9. 554 00:22:44,572 --> 00:22:46,448 I picked up guitar then, 555 00:22:46,448 --> 00:22:49,243 and then roughly six months later, I played my first show 556 00:22:49,243 --> 00:22:50,619 and it just sort of snowballed from there, so... 557 00:22:50,619 --> 00:22:51,871 As a 9-year-old, you play your first show? 558 00:22:51,871 --> 00:22:53,664 Yeah. That's cool. 559 00:22:53,664 --> 00:22:55,249 That's cool. 560 00:22:55,249 --> 00:22:56,834 You can tell you've been playing. 561 00:22:56,834 --> 00:22:58,544 You can tell you were comfortable with the guitar. 562 00:22:58,544 --> 00:23:01,255 I'm excited for you. Oh, thank you so much. 563 00:23:01,255 --> 00:23:02,298 Can we vote? 564 00:23:02,298 --> 00:23:03,924 Yes. Yes. Yes. 565 00:23:03,924 --> 00:23:06,093 Luke? Yes. 566 00:23:06,093 --> 00:23:07,469 Yes. 567 00:23:07,469 --> 00:23:09,430 That's three yeses. 568 00:23:09,430 --> 00:23:10,472 -Ah, thank you guys so much. -We're off to another start. 569 00:23:10,472 --> 00:23:11,974 I know! Come on! 570 00:23:11,974 --> 00:23:13,475 Can I shake your hands? Oh, please, man. 571 00:23:13,475 --> 00:23:15,227 Please. We're trending. We're trending. 572 00:23:15,227 --> 00:23:17,354 Bring it on. It's great to meet you guys. 573 00:23:17,354 --> 00:23:18,105 Thank you so much. It really means the world. You need that. 574 00:23:18,105 --> 00:23:19,773 Thank you. 575 00:23:19,773 --> 00:23:21,692 Good to meet you. Good job. It means a lot. 576 00:23:21,692 --> 00:23:23,694 I'll see you guys soon. Better call my boys in Jersey 577 00:23:23,694 --> 00:23:24,737 and tell 'em, "Wait. We've got another one coming." Carrie: Yeah. 578 00:23:24,737 --> 00:23:26,322 That's very kind of you. 579 00:23:26,322 --> 00:23:27,656 Thank you guys so much. Very good, man. 580 00:23:27,656 --> 00:23:28,699 It means the world. Very good. 581 00:23:28,699 --> 00:23:30,200 Have a great rest of your day. 582 00:23:30,200 --> 00:23:31,118 I know they're long, you know. You too. 583 00:23:31,118 --> 00:23:32,870 See ya at Hollywood Week. 584 00:23:32,870 --> 00:23:35,456 Thank you guys again. It really means a lot. 585 00:23:35,456 --> 00:23:38,125 No, he's really good. Carrie: Very poised. 586 00:23:38,125 --> 00:23:40,044 Very -- "Thank you very much." Yeah. Just very... 587 00:23:40,044 --> 00:23:42,129 Thank you guys so much. 588 00:23:42,129 --> 00:23:42,963 Look you straight in the eye. "Thank you. Have a great day." 589 00:23:42,963 --> 00:23:44,548 It was a great time. 590 00:23:44,548 --> 00:23:46,634 I mean, I'm so grateful for the opportunity. 591 00:23:46,634 --> 00:23:48,594 "We know you're gonna have a couple of ups and downs today. 592 00:23:48,594 --> 00:23:50,304 Gonna be a little on and off your game, 593 00:23:50,304 --> 00:23:51,555 but I'll be pulling for you. 594 00:23:51,555 --> 00:23:53,891 Yeah. Thank you. Have a nice day." 595 00:23:53,891 --> 00:23:56,101 ♪ Yeah, yeah ♪ 596 00:23:56,101 --> 00:23:57,811 He was great. Oh! Yeah. Love it. 597 00:23:59,104 --> 00:24:01,023 How are we doing? All right. 598 00:24:01,023 --> 00:24:03,192 Good. Loving the shirt. The shirt choice. Oh, man. 599 00:24:03,192 --> 00:24:04,610 See my area code back on it? 600 00:24:04,610 --> 00:24:06,445 Oh. Come on. Come on. All right. 601 00:24:06,445 --> 00:24:08,364 All right, well, tell us who you are. 602 00:24:08,364 --> 00:24:10,783 My name is Landon Hughes. I'm from Hazard, Kentucky. 603 00:24:10,783 --> 00:24:13,285 I'm 19 years old, and I'm a college soccer player, as well. 604 00:24:13,285 --> 00:24:15,412 College soccer player. Yes, sir. 605 00:24:15,412 --> 00:24:17,039 What college are you at? 606 00:24:17,039 --> 00:24:18,165 I'm at Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio. 607 00:24:18,165 --> 00:24:19,583 Are you enjoying doing that? 608 00:24:19,583 --> 00:24:21,126 I'll be God's honest. I had a... 609 00:24:21,126 --> 00:24:22,628 "I'll be God's honest." 610 00:24:22,628 --> 00:24:24,129 You got to be somewhere from Kentucky 611 00:24:24,129 --> 00:24:25,381 to go, "God's honest." 612 00:24:25,381 --> 00:24:27,466 [ Laughing ] Yeah. To be honest, I love it. 613 00:24:27,466 --> 00:24:29,551 You know, I didn't think going up there 614 00:24:29,551 --> 00:24:31,261 would be as much of a life-changing experience 615 00:24:31,261 --> 00:24:34,306 as it is, but it kind of made me re-fall in love with music. 616 00:24:34,306 --> 00:24:36,892 ♪ Crooked the road ♪ 617 00:24:36,892 --> 00:24:38,394 ♪ And the one... ♪ 618 00:24:38,394 --> 00:24:39,687 Landon H.: As Appalachians, we have 619 00:24:39,687 --> 00:24:41,313 a very unique experience in life. 620 00:24:41,313 --> 00:24:44,233 But I used to hate home when I was growing up. 621 00:24:44,233 --> 00:24:45,901 You know, after coal crashed, you know, 622 00:24:45,901 --> 00:24:47,736 a lot of stuff was taken away. 623 00:24:47,736 --> 00:24:49,405 And I was the first generation who really experienced Hazard 624 00:24:49,405 --> 00:24:51,031 with not a lot. 625 00:24:51,031 --> 00:24:52,282 When I first moved out of Kentucky, 626 00:24:52,282 --> 00:24:54,368 I started playing college soccer. 627 00:24:54,368 --> 00:24:56,412 And, you know, I started missing home. 628 00:24:56,412 --> 00:24:59,164 ♪ Tell me, why did you run? ♪ 629 00:24:59,164 --> 00:25:00,416 Obviously, being from southeast Kentucky, 630 00:25:00,416 --> 00:25:02,626 bluegrass is our genre. 631 00:25:02,626 --> 00:25:03,877 I started listening to the old albums, you know, 632 00:25:03,877 --> 00:25:05,254 and every time I hear it, 633 00:25:05,254 --> 00:25:06,880 it transports me back to the mountains. 634 00:25:06,880 --> 00:25:09,675 Whether I'm in Cleveland or Nashville, 635 00:25:09,675 --> 00:25:11,093 it really transports me back home. 636 00:25:11,093 --> 00:25:13,303 ♪ But if you're leaving ♪ 637 00:25:13,303 --> 00:25:15,013 You know, listening to bluegrass really made me realize 638 00:25:15,013 --> 00:25:16,849 I took Appalachia for advantage for many years 639 00:25:16,849 --> 00:25:19,727 when I lived there, and now I've changed. 640 00:25:19,727 --> 00:25:21,854 I'm here 100% to represent Appalachia. 641 00:25:21,854 --> 00:25:24,481 When I play the music, that's the sound of home. 642 00:25:24,481 --> 00:25:26,108 When they see me, that's the look of home. 643 00:25:26,108 --> 00:25:28,027 And I walk with it every day. 644 00:25:28,027 --> 00:25:29,361 You know, I carry dirt from home on my boots. 645 00:25:29,361 --> 00:25:31,947 I carry home with me, and I carry it here 646 00:25:31,947 --> 00:25:33,991 to "American Idol" because I'm proud of it. 647 00:25:33,991 --> 00:25:36,535 You go in there and show them what this small-town, 648 00:25:36,535 --> 00:25:38,162 Eastern Kentucky boy... 649 00:25:38,162 --> 00:25:39,913 Hazard, Kentucky. Whoo-hoo! 650 00:25:39,913 --> 00:25:41,665 Let's go get it. 651 00:25:41,665 --> 00:25:43,125 I genuinely appreciate this audition more 652 00:25:43,125 --> 00:25:44,877 than a lot of people ever know. 653 00:25:44,877 --> 00:25:46,545 And I'm going out here to pick it. 654 00:25:46,545 --> 00:25:49,339 Pick it fast, sing it loud. 655 00:25:49,339 --> 00:25:51,049 Hopefully it has an impact on 'em. 656 00:25:51,049 --> 00:25:52,593 [ Bluegrass music plays ] 657 00:25:52,593 --> 00:25:57,681 ♪♪ 658 00:25:57,681 --> 00:26:04,354 ♪ Oh, yonder staaaands ♪ 659 00:26:04,354 --> 00:26:05,939 ♪ Little Maggie ♪ 660 00:26:05,939 --> 00:26:08,817 ♪ With a drink glass in her hand ♪ 661 00:26:08,817 --> 00:26:11,779 ♪ She's drinking away all the troubles ♪ 662 00:26:11,779 --> 00:26:14,490 ♪ And she's courting another man ♪ 663 00:26:14,490 --> 00:26:19,787 ♪♪ 664 00:26:19,787 --> 00:26:22,915 ♪ Lay down your last gold dollar ♪ 665 00:26:22,915 --> 00:26:25,626 ♪ Lay down your gold watch and chain ♪ 666 00:26:25,626 --> 00:26:28,796 ♪ Little Maggie's gonna dance for daddy ♪ 667 00:26:28,796 --> 00:26:30,714 ♪ Listen to this old guitar ring ♪ 668 00:26:30,714 --> 00:26:34,885 ♪♪ 669 00:26:34,885 --> 00:26:37,012 ♪♪ 670 00:26:37,012 --> 00:26:43,936 ♪ Go away, go awaaaaay ♪ 671 00:26:43,936 --> 00:26:45,729 ♪ Little Maggie ♪ 672 00:26:45,729 --> 00:26:48,440 ♪ Go and do the best that you can ♪ 673 00:26:48,440 --> 00:26:51,068 ♪ I'm gonna get me another woman ♪ 674 00:26:51,068 --> 00:26:54,488 ♪ You can get you another man ♪ 675 00:26:54,488 --> 00:26:56,824 Ah. There you go. Hey. 676 00:26:56,824 --> 00:26:58,116 [ Music ends ] 677 00:26:58,116 --> 00:26:59,535 Yeah. 678 00:26:59,535 --> 00:27:00,994 Thank you very much. I appreciate it. 679 00:27:00,994 --> 00:27:03,705 [ Laughs ] Thank you. 680 00:27:03,705 --> 00:27:05,999 You made me happy. Landon H.: Thank you. 681 00:27:05,999 --> 00:27:09,419 Okay. I have one for real question. Mm-hmm. 682 00:27:09,419 --> 00:27:13,507 So in this competition, we do Rock Hall of Fame, 683 00:27:13,507 --> 00:27:16,844 we do Disney Night, we throw things at you. Mm-hmm. 684 00:27:16,844 --> 00:27:18,637 We want you to be you. 685 00:27:18,637 --> 00:27:23,225 Can you be you in other genres? 686 00:27:23,225 --> 00:27:24,893 I think I can do about every genre. 687 00:27:24,893 --> 00:27:26,645 I love music all across the board -- 688 00:27:26,645 --> 00:27:27,646 not just bluegrass, 'cause of where I'm from, 689 00:27:27,646 --> 00:27:29,731 but I love every bit of music. 690 00:27:29,731 --> 00:27:31,191 You're old-school as you can be. 691 00:27:31,191 --> 00:27:32,860 I like your vibe. Thank you. 692 00:27:32,860 --> 00:27:35,571 I just want to make sure that you understand in that character 693 00:27:35,571 --> 00:27:37,573 that you have of your voice, 694 00:27:37,573 --> 00:27:39,575 you're gonna have to take us on that journey 695 00:27:39,575 --> 00:27:41,660 where we don't get too comfortable 696 00:27:41,660 --> 00:27:43,787 knowing what you're gonna do. Yeah. 697 00:27:43,787 --> 00:27:45,455 You're gonna have to kind of guide us through it. 698 00:27:45,455 --> 00:27:48,333 Vocally, I'm a little skeptical. 699 00:27:48,333 --> 00:27:50,252 There was some stuff you did at the end 700 00:27:50,252 --> 00:27:51,420 where you had a little vibrato in there, 701 00:27:51,420 --> 00:27:53,547 and it was really nice. 702 00:27:53,547 --> 00:27:57,509 So I think you're still exploring a lot with your voice. Ooh. 703 00:27:57,509 --> 00:28:02,014 I feel like you deserve a chance to prove yourself. Ooh. 704 00:28:02,014 --> 00:28:03,932 But if you should make it through, 705 00:28:03,932 --> 00:28:05,142 you're gonna have to work on your delivery 706 00:28:05,142 --> 00:28:07,519 and pulling us in 707 00:28:07,519 --> 00:28:12,274 and some of the softer tones, just really emoting. 708 00:28:12,274 --> 00:28:13,358 It's a yes for me. Thank you. 709 00:28:13,358 --> 00:28:15,986 I would like to see what you do. 710 00:28:15,986 --> 00:28:18,530 Thank you very much. I really appreciate that. 711 00:28:18,530 --> 00:28:21,491 I really am just going on faith. 712 00:28:21,491 --> 00:28:22,743 Uh, it's a yes for me. 713 00:28:22,743 --> 00:28:24,286 Thank you. 714 00:28:24,286 --> 00:28:26,288 I do think you may have a little bit 715 00:28:26,288 --> 00:28:28,081 of an uphill climb with some of these voices 716 00:28:28,081 --> 00:28:30,083 in this competition. Mm-hmm. 717 00:28:30,083 --> 00:28:32,377 But there's only one way you can learn. 718 00:28:32,377 --> 00:28:35,255 ♪ He's riding that wind somewhere ♪ 719 00:28:35,255 --> 00:28:37,174 Yes for me. 720 00:28:37,174 --> 00:28:39,885 Oh, my God. [ Laughs ] You don't know. 721 00:28:39,885 --> 00:28:40,636 [ Voice breaking ] Thank you. 722 00:28:40,636 --> 00:28:42,763 [ Sobs ] 723 00:28:42,763 --> 00:28:44,890 Thank you. It... 724 00:28:44,890 --> 00:28:48,435 This means the world to me. 725 00:28:48,435 --> 00:28:51,647 For so long, I was afraid of kind of exploring who I was 726 00:28:51,647 --> 00:28:52,898 and where I was from. 727 00:28:52,898 --> 00:28:55,275 And... 728 00:28:55,275 --> 00:28:58,362 you know, I can finally be who I am 729 00:28:58,362 --> 00:29:00,739 and be proud of it, you know? 730 00:29:00,739 --> 00:29:02,950 Don't be afraid. 731 00:29:02,950 --> 00:29:04,368 Thank you, thank you. Carrie: Come on. 732 00:29:04,368 --> 00:29:05,577 Thank you so much. Thank you. 733 00:29:05,577 --> 00:29:07,412 Whoo! 734 00:29:07,412 --> 00:29:09,623 Thank you. Good job. 735 00:29:09,623 --> 00:29:11,375 -Nice to meet you. -You got it. You got it, man. 736 00:29:11,375 --> 00:29:13,001 Luke: You're going to Hollywood Week. 737 00:29:13,001 --> 00:29:15,170 ♪ You looking at me ♪ 738 00:29:15,170 --> 00:29:16,630 ♪ I'm watching you break ♪ 739 00:29:16,630 --> 00:29:18,215 ♪ And you're watching me bleed ♪ 740 00:29:18,215 --> 00:29:19,800 I think he scared himself. 741 00:29:19,800 --> 00:29:23,011 We said, "Yes, yes, yes." He just went, "What?" 742 00:29:23,011 --> 00:29:24,638 "You sure?" 743 00:29:24,638 --> 00:29:27,266 "Are you sure you're talking to me?" 744 00:29:27,266 --> 00:29:29,184 I know my audition wasn't perfect, 745 00:29:29,184 --> 00:29:31,061 but I appreciate you giving me the confidence 746 00:29:31,061 --> 00:29:33,897 that I need and giving me the ability to, 747 00:29:33,897 --> 00:29:36,441 you know, change my life. Man: Congratulations, buddy. 748 00:29:36,441 --> 00:29:39,945 This has my heart. You know, it's everything. 749 00:29:39,945 --> 00:29:42,906 And I'm very proud to take this ticket back home. 750 00:29:42,906 --> 00:29:44,116 ♪♪ 751 00:29:47,411 --> 00:29:50,080 Belmont's pretty nice, huh? 752 00:29:50,080 --> 00:29:51,415 Lionel: This is one of the most beautiful campuses 753 00:29:51,415 --> 00:29:53,333 I've ever checked out. Class is in session. 754 00:29:53,333 --> 00:29:54,835 Bring on the talent. 755 00:29:54,835 --> 00:29:56,878 Hello. How are you? 756 00:29:56,878 --> 00:29:57,963 -Good. How are you? -What's happening? 757 00:29:57,963 --> 00:30:00,007 What's up, guys? 758 00:30:00,007 --> 00:30:01,633 With the theme of "Idol" University this year, 759 00:30:01,633 --> 00:30:04,344 it's been fun to kind of do some teaching. 760 00:30:04,344 --> 00:30:06,013 Who are you? Landon McGraw. 761 00:30:06,013 --> 00:30:07,556 I'm from Wheelersburg, Ohio. 762 00:30:07,556 --> 00:30:09,474 Learned to play guitar from kind of a -- 763 00:30:09,474 --> 00:30:10,600 Oh, I probably shouldn't say this to everybody, 764 00:30:10,600 --> 00:30:12,227 but I lied to a bunch of girls 765 00:30:12,227 --> 00:30:14,479 that I could play guitar and sing. 766 00:30:14,479 --> 00:30:16,606 Carrie: Well, you lied, but then you made it right. Right. 767 00:30:16,606 --> 00:30:18,775 So that makes it okay, right? [ Laughter ] 768 00:30:18,775 --> 00:30:20,777 Carrie: We end up being professors 769 00:30:20,777 --> 00:30:22,988 to our hopefuls, our students. 770 00:30:22,988 --> 00:30:25,157 [ Twangy voice ] ♪ You've been here ♪ 771 00:30:25,157 --> 00:30:29,077 ♪ Seven years longer than me ♪ 772 00:30:29,077 --> 00:30:34,041 ♪ Don't you know you're supposed to be the man? ♪ 773 00:30:34,041 --> 00:30:36,626 Uh, do you sing "Happy Birthday" that way? 774 00:30:36,626 --> 00:30:40,922 [ Twangy voice ] ♪ Happy birthday to you ♪ 775 00:30:40,922 --> 00:30:42,674 I should. 776 00:30:42,674 --> 00:30:44,384 We're not here to tear them down. 777 00:30:44,384 --> 00:30:45,552 We're here to inspire them. 778 00:30:45,552 --> 00:30:48,805 [ Growling ] ♪ I pray ♪ 779 00:30:48,805 --> 00:30:52,142 ♪ Pray I'm not out on my own ♪ 780 00:30:52,142 --> 00:30:54,478 Sometimes the growl was needed. 781 00:30:54,478 --> 00:30:56,646 And sometimes you didn't have to have the growl. 782 00:30:56,646 --> 00:30:58,023 Yeah. You're telling right in the middle of a story 783 00:30:58,023 --> 00:30:59,483 and you're going [Growls] 784 00:30:59,483 --> 00:31:01,401 And I'm going, "Okay, that was a hemorrhoid." 785 00:31:03,362 --> 00:31:05,489 I guess I can't use that one. [ Laughs ] 786 00:31:05,489 --> 00:31:07,074 Like, "Did he just say hemorrhoid?" 787 00:31:07,074 --> 00:31:08,075 That is a visual. 788 00:31:08,075 --> 00:31:10,494 In the music world, 789 00:31:10,494 --> 00:31:12,245 you kind of have to be ready all the time to sing. 790 00:31:12,245 --> 00:31:13,538 Sing "Happy Birthday." 791 00:31:13,538 --> 00:31:17,709 ♪ Happy birthday, dear Luke ♪ 792 00:31:17,709 --> 00:31:21,838 ♪ Happy birthday to you ♪ 793 00:31:21,838 --> 00:31:24,049 That's already better than anything you've done. 794 00:31:24,049 --> 00:31:27,010 ♪ Teacher's gonna show you ♪ Luke. 795 00:31:27,010 --> 00:31:30,889 [ Softly ] ♪ Pray that we close all this distance between us ♪ 796 00:31:30,889 --> 00:31:32,724 ♪ I pray ♪ 797 00:31:32,724 --> 00:31:34,309 That's what you want all the way 798 00:31:34,309 --> 00:31:36,144 throughout that song. 799 00:31:36,144 --> 00:31:37,896 Sometimes just the simplest thing has them 800 00:31:37,896 --> 00:31:40,148 hanging on every word and every note. 801 00:31:40,148 --> 00:31:41,525 Yes for me. Thank you so much. 802 00:31:41,525 --> 00:31:43,193 I'm gonna give you a big giant yes. 803 00:31:43,193 --> 00:31:45,028 Thank you. 804 00:31:45,028 --> 00:31:46,863 I'm only messing with you 'cause I'm gonna give you 805 00:31:46,863 --> 00:31:49,699 a yes if you work on it and get better. 806 00:31:49,699 --> 00:31:51,493 I'm a yes. 807 00:31:51,493 --> 00:31:53,203 Ah! Carrie: Yay! 808 00:31:53,203 --> 00:31:55,705 [ Cheering ] 809 00:31:55,705 --> 00:31:56,832 I did it! 810 00:31:56,832 --> 00:31:58,333 ♪ A-B-C ♪ 811 00:31:58,333 --> 00:32:00,460 ♪ Easy as 1, 2, 3 ♪ 812 00:32:00,460 --> 00:32:02,921 Luke: Me and Carrie and Lionel, 813 00:32:02,921 --> 00:32:05,632 we don't miss any opportunity to teach them a few things. 814 00:32:05,632 --> 00:32:09,344 ♪ I-I-I never loved someone ♪ 815 00:32:09,344 --> 00:32:12,389 ♪ Way that I love you ♪ 816 00:32:12,389 --> 00:32:15,225 [ Vocalizing ] 817 00:32:17,978 --> 00:32:20,230 [ Vocalizing continues ] 818 00:32:23,608 --> 00:32:27,279 [ Vocalizing continues ] 819 00:32:27,279 --> 00:32:28,864 [ Music ends ] 820 00:32:28,864 --> 00:32:30,157 ♪ Bump ♪ 821 00:32:30,157 --> 00:32:31,366 [ Laughs ] 822 00:32:31,366 --> 00:32:32,951 Carrie, what do you think? 823 00:32:32,951 --> 00:32:35,036 You have a really great instrument. 824 00:32:35,036 --> 00:32:37,789 I felt like the piano was distracting me. Correct. 825 00:32:37,789 --> 00:32:41,168 Okay. I don't know what it was or if it was, like, the... 826 00:32:41,168 --> 00:32:42,419 you know, drawing out certain notes or something... Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. 827 00:32:42,419 --> 00:32:44,421 ...and then, like, getting back 828 00:32:44,421 --> 00:32:46,590 into some sort of rhythm on the piano. 829 00:32:46,590 --> 00:32:48,842 But I was like -- I'm trying to follow. Yeah. Yeah, yeah. Yeah. 830 00:32:48,842 --> 00:32:50,802 I'm trying to follow and I can't. Yeah, yeah. 831 00:32:50,802 --> 00:32:51,970 I want to tap my toe and I can't do it. 832 00:32:51,970 --> 00:32:53,847 Luke: Do you gig out a lot? 833 00:32:53,847 --> 00:32:55,932 Are you -- Is music paying the bills? 834 00:32:55,932 --> 00:32:59,853 Um, I actually am a vocal coach at Destiny Music Studio. 835 00:32:59,853 --> 00:33:02,481 Ah. So you instill in the kids 836 00:33:02,481 --> 00:33:05,275 the confidence to be great singers 837 00:33:05,275 --> 00:33:07,777 and not be afraid of the stage? 838 00:33:07,777 --> 00:33:09,863 Yes, sir. I hope they see me up here, too, 839 00:33:09,863 --> 00:33:11,448 and see themselves in me, 840 00:33:11,448 --> 00:33:13,158 and get inspired that they can do this, too. 841 00:33:13,158 --> 00:33:14,784 Brenna... 842 00:33:14,784 --> 00:33:16,369 you are such an inspiration, 843 00:33:16,369 --> 00:33:18,288 and your students are so proud of you. 844 00:33:18,288 --> 00:33:19,664 And they wish that they could be here today. 845 00:33:19,664 --> 00:33:21,917 And they recorded a video. [ Gasps ] 846 00:33:21,917 --> 00:33:23,668 Oh, my gosh, I'm gonna cry. 847 00:33:23,668 --> 00:33:25,670 ♪ Out there is an open road ♪ 848 00:33:25,670 --> 00:33:27,797 You can do this, Miss Brenna. 849 00:33:27,797 --> 00:33:29,674 I believe in you. 850 00:33:29,674 --> 00:33:31,843 Good luck, Miss Brenna. We're so proud of you. 851 00:33:31,843 --> 00:33:35,805 I love you, Miss Brenna, and I wish you the best luck ever. 852 00:33:35,805 --> 00:33:37,224 Oh, my gosh. 853 00:33:37,224 --> 00:33:38,600 Together: Good luck, Miss Brenna! 854 00:33:38,600 --> 00:33:40,435 Whoo! 855 00:33:40,435 --> 00:33:44,606 Oh, that is the best thing I've ever seen. 856 00:33:44,606 --> 00:33:46,524 My students mean the world to me. 857 00:33:46,524 --> 00:33:48,485 So many kids come in sharing their dreams with me, 858 00:33:48,485 --> 00:33:51,279 and it feels like me being here shows that with hard work 859 00:33:51,279 --> 00:33:53,865 and never giving up, anything's possible. 860 00:33:53,865 --> 00:33:57,452 Do you have another song that you could do, like, sans piano? 861 00:33:57,452 --> 00:33:59,496 Yeah. I can do "My Church" by Maren Morris. 862 00:33:59,496 --> 00:34:03,208 Try to breathe and settle down. 863 00:34:04,292 --> 00:34:07,754 ♪ I've cussed on a Sunday ♪ 864 00:34:07,754 --> 00:34:11,216 ♪ I've cheated and I've lied ♪ 865 00:34:11,216 --> 00:34:13,760 ♪ I've fallen down from grace ♪ 866 00:34:13,760 --> 00:34:16,346 ♪ A few too many times ♪ 867 00:34:16,346 --> 00:34:19,391 ♪ But I find holy redemption ♪ 868 00:34:19,391 --> 00:34:22,686 ♪ When I put this car in drive ♪ 869 00:34:22,686 --> 00:34:27,940 ♪ Roll the windows down and turn up the dial ♪ 870 00:34:27,940 --> 00:34:31,570 ♪ Can I get a "hallelujah"? ♪ 871 00:34:31,570 --> 00:34:33,905 ♪ Can I get an "amen"? ♪ 872 00:34:33,905 --> 00:34:36,992 ♪ Feels like the Holy Ghost running through ya ♪ 873 00:34:36,992 --> 00:34:40,120 ♪ When I play the highway FM ♪ 874 00:34:40,120 --> 00:34:43,081 ♪ I find my soul revival ♪ 875 00:34:43,081 --> 00:34:45,542 ♪ Singing every single verse ♪ 876 00:34:45,542 --> 00:34:50,880 ♪ Yeah, I guess that's my church ♪ 877 00:34:50,880 --> 00:34:52,757 Mm. Okay. That was better. 878 00:34:52,757 --> 00:34:54,842 That was much better. All right. 879 00:34:54,842 --> 00:34:57,178 You have a huge range. You can sing softly. Mm-hmm. 880 00:34:57,178 --> 00:35:01,224 You can belt on the higher stuff. 881 00:35:01,224 --> 00:35:02,934 Definitely feel like there needs to be some fine-tuning here 882 00:35:02,934 --> 00:35:04,686 and there... Mm-hmm. 883 00:35:04,686 --> 00:35:06,271 ...but I feel like you have one of the better voices 884 00:35:06,271 --> 00:35:07,564 that we have heard so far. 885 00:35:07,564 --> 00:35:08,982 Thank you. 886 00:35:08,982 --> 00:35:10,859 You're a vocal coach, 887 00:35:10,859 --> 00:35:13,236 but I feel like if me and Lionel left and you 888 00:35:13,236 --> 00:35:14,571 and her had two hours, 889 00:35:14,571 --> 00:35:16,656 when we'd come back, 890 00:35:16,656 --> 00:35:19,326 you would be maybe 100% more of a dynamic singer. Yeah. 891 00:35:19,326 --> 00:35:21,202 Mm-hmm. You got all the tools vocally. 892 00:35:21,202 --> 00:35:22,787 Yes, sir. Thank you. 893 00:35:22,787 --> 00:35:25,999 I think there's so much promise. 894 00:35:25,999 --> 00:35:27,417 I love your vibe. 895 00:35:27,417 --> 00:35:29,169 So yes for me. 896 00:35:29,169 --> 00:35:31,963 That's one. That's one. 897 00:35:31,963 --> 00:35:35,383 Make it two. It's a yes for me. Oh, that's two. 898 00:35:35,383 --> 00:35:36,468 Make it three. 899 00:35:36,468 --> 00:35:38,303 All right. 900 00:35:38,303 --> 00:35:40,388 It gives me great pleasure to say... Whoo-whoo! 901 00:35:40,388 --> 00:35:42,015 ...you're going to Hollywood Week. 902 00:35:42,015 --> 00:35:43,683 Thank you! Thank you! 903 00:35:43,683 --> 00:35:46,603 Getting three yeses feels absolutely amazing. 904 00:35:46,603 --> 00:35:48,647 This is the life I've always dreamed of for myself. 905 00:35:48,647 --> 00:35:51,399 I've never wanted to be anything else but a singer. 906 00:35:51,399 --> 00:35:53,860 ♪ I don't need batteries to play ♪ 907 00:35:53,860 --> 00:35:56,780 ♪ I'm so confident ♪ 908 00:35:56,780 --> 00:35:59,824 She's good. Yeah. She's got a thing there. 909 00:35:59,824 --> 00:36:01,701 She's got a little stardust on her. 910 00:36:01,701 --> 00:36:04,871 I can't wait for my students to see me on their TVs. 911 00:36:04,871 --> 00:36:07,749 Like, I really hope they just see themselves in me. 912 00:36:07,749 --> 00:36:09,542 I'm going to Hollywood Week! 913 00:36:09,542 --> 00:36:10,627 [ Group cheering ] 914 00:36:10,627 --> 00:36:12,837 ♪ Unstoppable today ♪ 915 00:36:12,837 --> 00:36:14,839 Ryan: More to come on "American Idol," where the search 916 00:36:14,839 --> 00:36:17,342 for the next incredible class of singers continues. 917 00:36:20,178 --> 00:36:24,974 ♪ You're sayin' to me what you're sayin' to me ♪ 918 00:36:24,974 --> 00:36:30,355 ♪ But the glimmer in your eyes is telling me other things ♪ 919 00:36:30,355 --> 00:36:33,608 ♪ I don't want to get undressed ♪ 920 00:36:33,608 --> 00:36:38,113 ♪ For a new person all over again ♪ 921 00:36:39,072 --> 00:36:42,534 ♪ I don't want to kiss someone else's neck ♪ 922 00:36:42,534 --> 00:36:47,664 ♪ And have to pretend it's yours instead, no ♪ 923 00:36:47,664 --> 00:36:51,167 ♪ I don't want to get undressed ♪ 924 00:36:51,167 --> 00:36:56,089 ♪ For a new person all over again ♪ 925 00:36:56,089 --> 00:36:58,466 [ Music ends ] 926 00:36:58,466 --> 00:37:00,677 You got a voice. It's just identity now. 927 00:37:00,677 --> 00:37:03,388 It's like, who are you going to be walking out onstage? 928 00:37:03,388 --> 00:37:05,765 I got you. Luke: Tell us some more about you. 929 00:37:05,765 --> 00:37:07,559 Do you write? Yes, sir. 930 00:37:07,559 --> 00:37:10,687 I write music and I work at a golf course. 931 00:37:10,687 --> 00:37:13,106 You work at a golf course? I do. You a golfer? 932 00:37:13,106 --> 00:37:14,357 Oh! Oh, is he a golfer? 933 00:37:14,357 --> 00:37:16,234 Am I a golfer? 934 00:37:16,234 --> 00:37:17,193 Nah. No, no. There's the golfer. No. We lost him. 935 00:37:17,193 --> 00:37:18,945 Mwah! You need a caddie? 936 00:37:18,945 --> 00:37:19,988 You're a caddie? Yes, sir. 937 00:37:19,988 --> 00:37:21,531 Do we have an orange or anything? 938 00:37:21,531 --> 00:37:22,907 A piece of fruit? 939 00:37:22,907 --> 00:37:25,034 I need to see if this guy can read a putt. 940 00:37:25,034 --> 00:37:27,287 Got any fruit over there? 941 00:37:27,287 --> 00:37:30,290 [ Laughs ] 942 00:37:30,290 --> 00:37:31,958 I need a putter! 943 00:37:31,958 --> 00:37:33,334 [ Laughing ] Okay. Okay. 944 00:37:33,334 --> 00:37:35,545 I need a broom or something. 945 00:37:35,545 --> 00:37:37,213 Somebody come and get him. 946 00:37:37,213 --> 00:37:39,674 [ Clatter ] I just broke the mic stand. 947 00:37:39,674 --> 00:37:41,176 Dang it, Luke! 948 00:37:41,176 --> 00:37:43,136 We need a tech. 949 00:37:43,136 --> 00:37:45,764 [ Feedback whines, Lionel laughs ] 950 00:37:45,764 --> 00:37:47,599 Matty, get ready. All right. 951 00:37:47,599 --> 00:37:49,601 You have never had golf like this before. 952 00:37:49,601 --> 00:37:51,186 Hold that. Yep. 953 00:37:51,186 --> 00:37:52,604 All right, here's the hole. Yep. 954 00:37:52,604 --> 00:37:53,772 Come here. Oh! 955 00:37:53,772 --> 00:37:56,107 Now, you get one roll to read it. 956 00:37:56,107 --> 00:37:58,485 All right. 957 00:37:58,485 --> 00:37:59,652 It looks like it's got some right to left in it. 958 00:37:59,652 --> 00:38:01,196 There we go. Yeah. 959 00:38:01,196 --> 00:38:02,238 A little inside the mark there. 960 00:38:02,238 --> 00:38:03,990 Yep. Am I going? 961 00:38:03,990 --> 00:38:08,369 [ Tchaikovky's "Waltz of the Flowers" plays ] 962 00:38:08,369 --> 00:38:11,414 Carrie: Oh. Lionel: Ah! Good read. 963 00:38:11,414 --> 00:38:12,248 Luke: Here we go. 964 00:38:14,709 --> 00:38:16,044 I mean, I would use the other end. 965 00:38:16,044 --> 00:38:18,797 I would go -- Yeah, yeah. 966 00:38:18,797 --> 00:38:20,298 Oh, a little, uh... 967 00:38:20,298 --> 00:38:22,175 Broomstick. There you go. 968 00:38:22,175 --> 00:38:23,510 ♪♪ 969 00:38:23,510 --> 00:38:25,678 [ Distorted music plays ] 970 00:38:25,678 --> 00:38:27,680 Carrie: That was terrible. That was just -- That was pitiful. 971 00:38:27,680 --> 00:38:29,140 Luke, let me tell you something. 972 00:38:29,140 --> 00:38:30,475 If you're gonna do it, do it right. Look. 973 00:38:30,475 --> 00:38:32,435 -Give Lionel a read. -Oh, man, I got a read. 974 00:38:32,435 --> 00:38:33,812 I know -- Listen, I know where it is. 975 00:38:33,812 --> 00:38:35,313 All right. Watch this. 976 00:38:38,817 --> 00:38:40,026 Go in. 977 00:38:40,026 --> 00:38:41,027 Luke: That's in. You drained it. 978 00:38:41,027 --> 00:38:42,403 Oh. That's pretty good. 979 00:38:42,403 --> 00:38:44,113 -Thank you very much. -You drained it. 980 00:38:44,113 --> 00:38:46,282 Lionel: You know why? 'Cause I'm the master of Putt-Putt! 981 00:38:46,282 --> 00:38:48,868 [ Laughter ] How'd you like that? 982 00:38:48,868 --> 00:38:50,578 That was good. Great putt. Great speed. Hey, come on, man. Come on. 983 00:38:50,578 --> 00:38:52,455 Good line. All right, let's just... 984 00:38:52,455 --> 00:38:54,791 Let's do it. Take charge of this, Lukey. 985 00:38:54,791 --> 00:38:56,417 [ Kenny Loggins' "I'm Alright" plays ] 986 00:38:56,417 --> 00:38:57,835 Yes. 987 00:38:57,835 --> 00:38:59,003 I'm a yes. 988 00:38:59,003 --> 00:39:01,089 You're on your way. It's a yes. 989 00:39:01,089 --> 00:39:03,091 Can I shake your hands? You got this. 990 00:39:03,091 --> 00:39:05,093 -Thank you. -Good job. 991 00:39:05,093 --> 00:39:08,429 ♪ You got to give me a fight? ♪ 992 00:39:08,429 --> 00:39:10,598 Nobody gives me credit for my Putt-Putt, man. 993 00:39:10,598 --> 00:39:12,809 Come on. That was serious. You did good with the putt. 994 00:39:12,809 --> 00:39:13,893 I'm going to Hollywood Week! 995 00:39:13,893 --> 00:39:15,520 Yeah! 996 00:39:15,520 --> 00:39:17,730 ♪ Don't nobody worry 'bout me ♪♪ 997 00:39:19,107 --> 00:39:24,112 ♪ Hey-eh-eh, hey, eh, eh ♪ 998 00:39:24,112 --> 00:39:28,741 ♪ I've been through the desert and I've been 'cross the sea ♪ 999 00:39:28,741 --> 00:39:30,535 Bella: My name's Bella Emry. 1000 00:39:30,535 --> 00:39:32,287 I'm 22 years old and I'm from Bend, Oregon. 1001 00:39:32,287 --> 00:39:35,164 ♪ I've wandered through the trees ♪ 1002 00:39:35,164 --> 00:39:38,167 Bend is beautiful. Lots of trees, lots of nature. 1003 00:39:38,167 --> 00:39:40,545 We don't have as many, like, big places to perform, 1004 00:39:40,545 --> 00:39:44,090 but that is the goal, rather than working, 1005 00:39:44,090 --> 00:39:46,175 which I work all the time. 1006 00:39:46,175 --> 00:39:48,177 ♪ And now she's in... ♪ 1007 00:39:48,177 --> 00:39:49,762 We are heading to Yoli, 1008 00:39:49,762 --> 00:39:52,932 the restaurant that I work at. 1009 00:39:52,932 --> 00:39:55,435 The service industry is not my dream, 1010 00:39:55,435 --> 00:39:59,772 but I feel proud of where I work. 1011 00:39:59,772 --> 00:40:01,733 I also work for my parents. 1012 00:40:01,733 --> 00:40:04,152 ♪ Where could that girl have gone? ♪ 1013 00:40:04,152 --> 00:40:06,738 They own a concrete restoration business. 1014 00:40:06,738 --> 00:40:08,489 So, Bella, can you make sure they get notice? 1015 00:40:08,489 --> 00:40:10,533 Yep. 1016 00:40:10,533 --> 00:40:14,913 No shade to my parents, but I'd much rather be singing 1017 00:40:14,913 --> 00:40:17,498 and I would love to make it my life. 1018 00:40:17,498 --> 00:40:22,712 [ Echoing ] ♪ Oh, once you get to know me ♪ 1019 00:40:22,712 --> 00:40:24,380 I've been watching "Idol" since I was a little kid. 1020 00:40:24,380 --> 00:40:26,633 Now I'm doing it. 1021 00:40:26,633 --> 00:40:29,677 I am the most nervous I think I have ever been in my whole life. 1022 00:40:29,677 --> 00:40:31,012 Singing is second nature to me, 1023 00:40:31,012 --> 00:40:33,097 but I do not perform for people, 1024 00:40:33,097 --> 00:40:35,016 so this would be life-changing. 1025 00:40:35,016 --> 00:40:40,563 ♪ My granddaddy ran shine in East Tennessee ♪ 1026 00:40:40,563 --> 00:40:45,526 ♪ I guess that's where I got my need for speed ♪ 1027 00:40:45,526 --> 00:40:51,115 ♪ I sell it illegal to people numbing their pain ♪ 1028 00:40:51,115 --> 00:40:55,370 ♪ I'm a little crazy, but the world's insane ♪ 1029 00:40:56,579 --> 00:41:01,834 ♪ Oh, once you get to know me ♪ 1030 00:41:01,834 --> 00:41:07,048 ♪ I'm a coyote in a field of wolves ♪ 1031 00:41:08,758 --> 00:41:13,971 ♪ And, oh, I'm a red-letter rebel ♪ 1032 00:41:13,971 --> 00:41:16,975 ♪ Some become the devil ♪ 1033 00:41:16,975 --> 00:41:20,603 ♪ When the moon's full ♪ 1034 00:41:20,603 --> 00:41:25,733 ♪ Yeah, the only thing keeping these tracks on the train ♪ 1035 00:41:25,733 --> 00:41:30,488 ♪ Knowing I'm a little crazy, but the world's insane ♪ 1036 00:41:30,488 --> 00:41:34,826 ♪♪ 1037 00:41:34,826 --> 00:41:39,414 ♪ I'm the house on a hill where the lightning strikes ♪ 1038 00:41:39,414 --> 00:41:45,086 ♪ Kids ride by scared on their Santa Claus bikes ♪ 1039 00:41:45,086 --> 00:41:50,675 ♪ Oh, then one goes missing walking right down on Main ♪ 1040 00:41:50,675 --> 00:41:55,555 ♪ I'm a little crazy, but the world's insane ♪ 1041 00:41:55,555 --> 00:42:01,185 ♪ And, oh, once you get to know me ♪ 1042 00:42:01,185 --> 00:42:07,734 ♪ I'm a coyote in a field of wolves ♪ 1043 00:42:07,734 --> 00:42:12,989 ♪ And, oh, I'm a red-letter rebel ♪ 1044 00:42:12,989 --> 00:42:16,075 ♪ Some become the devil ♪ 1045 00:42:16,075 --> 00:42:20,163 ♪ When the moon is full ♪ 1046 00:42:20,163 --> 00:42:25,084 ♪ Yeah, the only thing keeping these tracks on the train ♪ 1047 00:42:25,084 --> 00:42:30,590 ♪ Knowing I'm a little crazy, but the world's insane ♪ 1048 00:42:30,590 --> 00:42:35,428 ♪ Oh, I'm a little crazy, but the world's insane ♪ 1049 00:42:35,428 --> 00:42:37,805 [ Music ends ] 1050 00:42:37,805 --> 00:42:39,348 Thank you. 1051 00:42:41,267 --> 00:42:42,643 That was great. 1052 00:42:42,643 --> 00:42:44,729 Thank you. 1053 00:42:44,729 --> 00:42:48,858 I'm surprised to hear you say that you don't perform. 1054 00:42:48,858 --> 00:42:51,736 I actually don't really do anything like this. [ Laughs ] 1055 00:42:51,736 --> 00:42:54,280 My heart's beating really fast. [ Laughs ] 1056 00:42:54,280 --> 00:42:57,658 You seemed very comfortable just telling a story. 1057 00:42:57,658 --> 00:43:00,369 Nobody was breathing when you were singing 1058 00:43:00,369 --> 00:43:02,914 and just kind of hanging on every word with you. 1059 00:43:02,914 --> 00:43:05,333 So, well done. Thank you. 1060 00:43:05,333 --> 00:43:08,628 Yeah. You're so raw and unpolished. 1061 00:43:08,628 --> 00:43:10,797 I wasn't expecting you to be able to really hold 1062 00:43:10,797 --> 00:43:12,215 our attention like that. 1063 00:43:12,215 --> 00:43:14,342 I mean, you didn't hit a bad note. 1064 00:43:14,342 --> 00:43:16,636 You held the guitar together really, really well, 1065 00:43:16,636 --> 00:43:19,138 and you delivered that song in your own way. 1066 00:43:19,138 --> 00:43:21,140 Thank you. 1067 00:43:21,140 --> 00:43:23,810 When you walked out, Bella, 1068 00:43:23,810 --> 00:43:26,395 the first thing I said was, "Very cool vibe." 1069 00:43:26,395 --> 00:43:28,272 [ Laughs ] Thanks. 1070 00:43:28,272 --> 00:43:31,317 And when you finished singing Bella, I said, "Very cool vibe." 1071 00:43:31,317 --> 00:43:33,152 [ Laughs ] 1072 00:43:33,152 --> 00:43:35,446 I believe the universe has been waiting on you. 1073 00:43:35,446 --> 00:43:38,074 Thank you so much. You are scholarship material, my dear, 1074 00:43:38,074 --> 00:43:39,784 and all I can say is, 1075 00:43:39,784 --> 00:43:41,619 if you can to hold that one time around, 1076 00:43:41,619 --> 00:43:44,163 let's see some more. It's a yes for me this trip. 1077 00:43:44,163 --> 00:43:45,957 Thank you. 1078 00:43:45,957 --> 00:43:47,416 I too would like to hear more of Bella. 1079 00:43:47,416 --> 00:43:49,127 So it is a big ol' yes for me. 1080 00:43:49,127 --> 00:43:51,754 Ah. Yeah. Bella, it's a hella yella. 1081 00:43:51,754 --> 00:43:53,840 [ Laughter ] 1082 00:43:53,840 --> 00:43:55,716 Thank you. It's a yes. 1083 00:43:55,716 --> 00:43:57,385 I love that. 1084 00:43:57,385 --> 00:43:59,345 Congrats! Thank you so much. 1085 00:43:59,345 --> 00:44:00,888 Welcome to Hollywood Week. 1086 00:44:00,888 --> 00:44:02,682 I'm pumped. 1087 00:44:02,682 --> 00:44:05,309 ♪ I love it, it's just like a hurricane ♪ 1088 00:44:05,309 --> 00:44:06,519 ♪ Beautiful ♪ 1089 00:44:06,519 --> 00:44:08,187 Now, for someone who doesn't do that, 1090 00:44:08,187 --> 00:44:09,730 how'd you just do that? 1091 00:44:09,730 --> 00:44:11,607 You know, I don't know. All right. 1092 00:44:11,607 --> 00:44:14,485 This is completely 1093 00:44:14,485 --> 00:44:17,196 and utterly outside of my comfort zone. 1094 00:44:17,196 --> 00:44:19,031 She just laid back and put that out there. 1095 00:44:19,031 --> 00:44:20,867 I love that. 1096 00:44:20,867 --> 00:44:22,618 I'm sure it will get even harder, 1097 00:44:22,618 --> 00:44:25,288 but I feel a little bit more like I can do this. 1098 00:44:25,288 --> 00:44:26,998 Like this is an actual possibility for me. 1099 00:44:26,998 --> 00:44:28,624 She was great. 1100 00:44:28,624 --> 00:44:31,210 ♪♪ 1101 00:44:37,008 --> 00:44:39,677 Let's do this. All gas, no brakes. 1102 00:44:39,677 --> 00:44:41,762 All gas, no brakes. Together: 1103 00:44:41,762 --> 00:44:43,639 All gas, no brakes. 1104 00:44:43,639 --> 00:44:46,517 [ Cheering ] 1105 00:44:46,517 --> 00:44:49,812 Shoulders back, head up. Squeeze your butt and smile. 1106 00:44:49,812 --> 00:44:52,023 Family pose in the mirror. One. Two. Three. 1107 00:44:52,023 --> 00:44:53,357 Prime time. 1108 00:44:53,357 --> 00:44:54,400 [ Laughs ] 1109 00:44:56,277 --> 00:44:58,404 I'll lose my mind. I'm gonna jump for joy. 1110 00:44:58,404 --> 00:45:00,072 Probably do a toe touch. 1111 00:45:00,072 --> 00:45:02,116 Probably pick my mom up or something. 1112 00:45:02,116 --> 00:45:03,659 I like your enthusiasm, your energy. Thank you. 1113 00:45:03,659 --> 00:45:05,536 You always had that. Yes, sir. 1114 00:45:05,536 --> 00:45:08,080 I try my best, you know. Look at life with optimism. 1115 00:45:08,080 --> 00:45:09,707 You know what I mean? Good. Yes. 1116 00:45:09,707 --> 00:45:10,875 If you're having a bad day, here's your guy. 1117 00:45:10,875 --> 00:45:12,126 Yeah. Right here. 1118 00:45:12,126 --> 00:45:14,003 Bartly: Seeing Ryan Seacrest, 1119 00:45:14,003 --> 00:45:15,463 I've heard your voice and seen your face through TV, 1120 00:45:15,463 --> 00:45:16,672 and now you're, like, right in front of me. 1121 00:45:16,672 --> 00:45:18,758 I'm so excited. 1122 00:45:18,758 --> 00:45:21,510 Today is the day to show whether, you know, you got it 1123 00:45:21,510 --> 00:45:22,929 or you don't got it. 1124 00:45:22,929 --> 00:45:24,096 Hello. Hey, now. 1125 00:45:24,096 --> 00:45:26,349 Hi. Hi. How are you? 1126 00:45:26,349 --> 00:45:28,351 Nice to meet you. You, too. 1127 00:45:28,351 --> 00:45:30,686 Like the look. Thank you. Thank you very much. 1128 00:45:30,686 --> 00:45:32,563 Tell us about yourself. 1129 00:45:32,563 --> 00:45:34,649 Well, hi, I'm Bartly, I'm 23 years old, 1130 00:45:34,649 --> 00:45:37,318 from Austin, Texas, and I do music for a living. 1131 00:45:37,318 --> 00:45:39,487 This is my full-time job. 1132 00:45:39,487 --> 00:45:41,322 I do three to four gigs, sometimes five a week 1133 00:45:41,322 --> 00:45:42,740 on a really busy week. 1134 00:45:42,740 --> 00:45:44,283 When did you start playing? 1135 00:45:44,283 --> 00:45:46,535 I started playing guitar in second grade. 1136 00:45:46,535 --> 00:45:48,162 I've been singing since I can remember. 1137 00:45:48,162 --> 00:45:49,580 My mom couldn't get me to be quiet. 1138 00:45:49,580 --> 00:45:51,499 I need my hearing aid on. 1139 00:45:51,499 --> 00:45:53,334 [ Laughter ] 1140 00:45:53,334 --> 00:45:56,003 You gonna in a minute 'cause you know he's loud. 1141 00:45:56,003 --> 00:45:59,173 My mom grew me up on Temptations, 1142 00:45:59,173 --> 00:46:01,592 Lionel Richie, Sammy Davis Jr. 1143 00:46:01,592 --> 00:46:05,221 It's so funny. I mean, I know Sammy's son. 1144 00:46:05,221 --> 00:46:07,223 Oh, really? And you could be the clone. 1145 00:46:07,223 --> 00:46:09,058 That is crazy. Very cool. 1146 00:46:09,058 --> 00:46:10,268 What are you going to do for us? 1147 00:46:10,268 --> 00:46:11,852 "Texas Sun," Leon Bridges. 1148 00:46:11,852 --> 00:46:13,396 Okay, let's hear it. 1149 00:46:13,396 --> 00:46:21,445 ♪♪ 1150 00:46:21,445 --> 00:46:25,449 ♪ You say you like the wind blowing through your hair ♪ 1151 00:46:25,449 --> 00:46:30,079 ♪ Come on, roll with me till the sun goes down ♪ 1152 00:46:32,790 --> 00:46:34,417 ♪ Texas sun ♪ 1153 00:46:37,295 --> 00:46:39,005 ♪ Say you want to hit the highway ♪ 1154 00:46:39,005 --> 00:46:41,799 ♪ While the engine roars ♪ 1155 00:46:41,799 --> 00:46:46,012 ♪ Come on, roll with me till the sun goes down ♪ 1156 00:46:48,973 --> 00:46:51,600 ♪ Texas sun ♪ 1157 00:46:53,602 --> 00:46:57,857 ♪ Caressing you from Fort Worth down to Amarillo ♪ 1158 00:46:57,857 --> 00:47:03,696 ♪ Come on, roll with me till the sun dips low ♪ 1159 00:47:05,406 --> 00:47:08,075 ♪ Texas sun ♪ 1160 00:47:09,910 --> 00:47:14,707 ♪ When I'm far from home and the cold winds blow ♪ 1161 00:47:14,707 --> 00:47:18,127 ♪ Stuck somewhere with folks I don't know ♪ 1162 00:47:18,127 --> 00:47:22,298 ♪ 'Cause you keep me nice and you keep me warm ♪ 1163 00:47:22,298 --> 00:47:24,550 ♪ Won't you come on over, baby? ♪ 1164 00:47:24,550 --> 00:47:27,511 ♪ Can't wait to get back there again ♪ 1165 00:47:30,097 --> 00:47:33,559 ♪ Texas sun ♪ 1166 00:47:33,559 --> 00:47:35,853 Heck yeah, man. 1167 00:47:35,853 --> 00:47:37,646 Very cool. Thank you. 1168 00:47:37,646 --> 00:47:39,899 Carrie: I love your voice. Thank you so much. 1169 00:47:39,899 --> 00:47:43,444 Song choice is gonna be paramount. Hit it on the head. 1170 00:47:43,444 --> 00:47:45,905 'Cause I feel like you already are entertaining 1171 00:47:45,905 --> 00:47:47,656 before you do anything. 1172 00:47:47,656 --> 00:47:49,325 Thank you. You know what I mean? 1173 00:47:49,325 --> 00:47:50,993 And it's like you're not trying too hard. 1174 00:47:50,993 --> 00:47:52,912 It's not gimmicky or anything. 1175 00:47:52,912 --> 00:47:54,747 Yes, ma'am. It's like just a cool style. 1176 00:47:54,747 --> 00:47:56,707 So I feel like, when people see you -- 1177 00:47:56,707 --> 00:47:59,293 They're gonna expect something interesting and cool. 1178 00:47:59,293 --> 00:48:00,961 Yes. Right. 1179 00:48:00,961 --> 00:48:02,755 And that's what we kind of like here at Idol. 1180 00:48:02,755 --> 00:48:04,757 Somebody that isn't cookie cutter. 1181 00:48:04,757 --> 00:48:06,801 You're kind of unique to your own thing. 1182 00:48:06,801 --> 00:48:08,427 Thank you, sir. 1183 00:48:08,427 --> 00:48:10,096 Soulful top end, man. 1184 00:48:10,096 --> 00:48:11,972 Yes, sir. Soulful top end. 1185 00:48:11,972 --> 00:48:13,849 If you can make the bottom end, 1186 00:48:13,849 --> 00:48:15,810 the verse guy, the top end guy, 1187 00:48:15,810 --> 00:48:17,436 that's the key. 1188 00:48:17,436 --> 00:48:21,273 That's a voice up there that's so on the money. 1189 00:48:21,273 --> 00:48:23,359 Yes, sir. Thank you so much, y'all. 1190 00:48:23,359 --> 00:48:25,486 That was like some of the best advice I could have had. 1191 00:48:25,486 --> 00:48:27,571 You're at the University of Idol, man. 1192 00:48:27,571 --> 00:48:29,323 This is the best advice we're gonna ever give you. 1193 00:48:29,323 --> 00:48:31,033 This is a great class. 1194 00:48:31,033 --> 00:48:32,576 Carrie, what do you think? 1195 00:48:32,576 --> 00:48:35,204 I would like to hear more. I'm a yes. 1196 00:48:35,204 --> 00:48:36,539 Thanks. Luke. 1197 00:48:36,539 --> 00:48:37,581 Yes. 1198 00:48:37,581 --> 00:48:39,750 [ Laughing ] No! 1199 00:48:39,750 --> 00:48:41,001 It's a yes for me, man. 1200 00:48:41,001 --> 00:48:42,753 Oh, my God. No way! 1201 00:48:42,753 --> 00:48:44,588 You are going to Hollywood Week. 1202 00:48:44,588 --> 00:48:45,965 Oh, my! 1203 00:48:45,965 --> 00:48:47,508 Here you go, man. 1204 00:48:47,508 --> 00:48:49,135 Thank you guys so much. 1205 00:48:49,135 --> 00:48:50,761 It's so nice to meet you. Congratulations. 1206 00:48:50,761 --> 00:48:52,555 So nice to meet you. So nice. 1207 00:48:52,555 --> 00:48:54,390 I'm usually not one to be lost for words, 1208 00:48:54,390 --> 00:48:57,518 but right now I -- I don't even know what to say. 1209 00:48:57,518 --> 00:49:00,104 Here he comes with that golden ticket. 1210 00:49:00,104 --> 00:49:02,606 [ Cheering and screaming ] 1211 00:49:05,734 --> 00:49:07,194 All right. 1212 00:49:07,194 --> 00:49:09,780 [ Barking ] 1213 00:49:09,780 --> 00:49:11,240 He's funny. 1214 00:49:11,240 --> 00:49:12,783 Yeah. I love his personality. 1215 00:49:12,783 --> 00:49:15,035 Is there a name for that? What's that called? 1216 00:49:15,035 --> 00:49:16,829 The crooked chicken wing. 1217 00:49:16,829 --> 00:49:18,664 The crooked chicken wing. 1218 00:49:18,664 --> 00:49:20,458 Crooked chicken wing. Okay. Old wrestling movie. 1219 00:49:20,458 --> 00:49:22,668 We would not get back up if we got down there. 1220 00:49:22,668 --> 00:49:24,003 At least me. I think so. 1221 00:49:24,003 --> 00:49:25,421 I'm Bartley, and I'm gonna be 1222 00:49:25,421 --> 00:49:27,006 your next American Idol. 1223 00:49:27,006 --> 00:49:29,800 That's it. Congratulations. 1224 00:49:30,426 --> 00:49:34,013 [ Piano playing ] 1225 00:49:34,013 --> 00:49:40,060 ♪ Come to the end of the road ♪ 1226 00:49:40,060 --> 00:49:42,062 Wow! This room is so fun. 1227 00:49:42,062 --> 00:49:44,231 This room is working it. 1228 00:49:44,231 --> 00:49:46,567 Where do you sing mostly when you're not obviously here? 1229 00:49:46,567 --> 00:49:48,819 Um, in my living room. 1230 00:49:48,819 --> 00:49:50,196 With an audience of... 1231 00:49:50,196 --> 00:49:51,572 Just him. Just him. 1232 00:49:51,572 --> 00:49:53,199 Yeah. 1233 00:49:53,199 --> 00:49:57,411 Together: ♪ To the end of the road ♪ 1234 00:49:58,162 --> 00:50:02,833 ♪ Still, I can't let go ♪ 1235 00:50:02,833 --> 00:50:04,502 Here we go. Let's do it. 1236 00:50:04,502 --> 00:50:06,212 ♪ It's unnatural ♪ Where am I going? 1237 00:50:06,212 --> 00:50:08,923 ♪ You belong to me ♪ 1238 00:50:08,923 --> 00:50:11,592 ♪ I belong to you ♪ 1239 00:50:11,592 --> 00:50:13,844 Lionel: Ah. 1240 00:50:13,844 --> 00:50:16,222 Hi. How you doing? 1241 00:50:16,222 --> 00:50:17,806 I'm about to start crying. 1242 00:50:17,806 --> 00:50:18,766 Don't do that. 1243 00:50:18,766 --> 00:50:20,601 Is it good tears? 1244 00:50:20,601 --> 00:50:23,479 Yeah. It's like nerves and tears and just being happy. 1245 00:50:23,479 --> 00:50:24,897 I'm just thankful to be here. 1246 00:50:24,897 --> 00:50:26,774 Boyz II Men just left, so I'm telling you. 1247 00:50:26,774 --> 00:50:28,817 Okay, then. Carrie: What's your name? 1248 00:50:28,817 --> 00:50:30,986 Chloe Lauren. Chloe, where are you from? 1249 00:50:30,986 --> 00:50:33,364 I'm from a very small town called 1250 00:50:33,364 --> 00:50:35,115 Warrenville, South Carolina. 1251 00:50:35,115 --> 00:50:36,575 Okay. Lauren: Yeah. 1252 00:50:36,575 --> 00:50:39,119 What do you do there? I'm a stay-at-home mom. 1253 00:50:39,119 --> 00:50:41,664 Ah. That's good. Why are you so emotional? 1254 00:50:41,664 --> 00:50:43,707 Because I'm so lucky. 1255 00:50:43,707 --> 00:50:45,209 I didn't think I'd ever get to be somewhere like this. 1256 00:50:45,209 --> 00:50:47,419 Aw. Oh. So sweet. 1257 00:50:47,419 --> 00:50:49,672 Carrie: Well, who came with you today? 1258 00:50:49,672 --> 00:50:55,261 I have my mom, my dad, my husband, and my two-year-old. 1259 00:50:55,261 --> 00:50:57,054 Wow. 1260 00:50:57,054 --> 00:51:01,058 ♪ I saw the mountains and they saw me ♪ 1261 00:51:01,058 --> 00:51:04,520 I actually started singing when I was probably about four. 1262 00:51:04,520 --> 00:51:06,272 I've always had the dream of being a singer. 1263 00:51:06,272 --> 00:51:09,108 ♪ I swam the river... ♪ 1264 00:51:09,108 --> 00:51:12,569 And then, you know, I met my husband, and we had a baby. 1265 00:51:12,569 --> 00:51:17,700 And with motherhood, yeah, I just stopped singing. 1266 00:51:17,700 --> 00:51:21,161 ♪ ...to the mother that I've longed to ♪ 1267 00:51:21,161 --> 00:51:23,080 And my husband would look at me and be like, 1268 00:51:23,080 --> 00:51:24,999 "Why don't you sing again? 1269 00:51:24,999 --> 00:51:27,084 Like, why don't you do something for yourself?" 1270 00:51:27,084 --> 00:51:30,379 This is day one of me posting myself singing. 1271 00:51:30,379 --> 00:51:32,881 I decided to start singing again, 1272 00:51:32,881 --> 00:51:35,884 and it led me to here, so... 1273 00:51:35,884 --> 00:51:37,761 ♪ You feel alone... ♪ 1274 00:51:37,761 --> 00:51:39,138 You all ready? 1275 00:51:39,138 --> 00:51:41,265 Woman: Ready to go. Sweet. 1276 00:51:41,265 --> 00:51:43,309 It's kind of empowering to me. 1277 00:51:43,309 --> 00:51:45,269 So I'm just -- I'm really lucky. 1278 00:51:47,229 --> 00:51:48,689 Woman: Well, we're going to give you some news right now. 1279 00:51:48,689 --> 00:51:49,857 Oh, my God. 1280 00:51:49,857 --> 00:51:51,734 We're gonna invite you to sing 1281 00:51:51,734 --> 00:51:53,152 for Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie. 1282 00:51:53,152 --> 00:51:55,571 Congratulations. 1283 00:51:55,571 --> 00:51:59,658 ♪ I held hope and the hope held me ♪ 1284 00:51:59,658 --> 00:52:05,039 Now I feel like it's my time to find me again 1285 00:52:05,039 --> 00:52:07,041 and give myself a chance. 1286 00:52:07,041 --> 00:52:09,251 So I'm really thankful to be here. 1287 00:52:09,251 --> 00:52:11,253 It's a blessing. 1288 00:52:11,253 --> 00:52:13,756 I've never performed in front of people before, ever, in my life. 1289 00:52:13,756 --> 00:52:15,466 Lionel: Wow. 1290 00:52:15,466 --> 00:52:17,134 You know, you're gonna have to pull it together 1291 00:52:17,134 --> 00:52:19,345 to sing us a song. [ Laughter ] 1292 00:52:19,345 --> 00:52:21,638 Yeah, yeah, I know. 1293 00:52:21,638 --> 00:52:24,099 Okay. What are you gonna sing for us now? 1294 00:52:24,099 --> 00:52:26,977 I'm gonna sing "Maybe" by Sienna Spiro. 1295 00:52:26,977 --> 00:52:28,771 So... Ah. Very good. 1296 00:52:28,771 --> 00:52:30,356 Carrie: All right. 1297 00:52:30,356 --> 00:52:32,566 All right, here we go. 1298 00:52:32,566 --> 00:52:39,615 ♪♪ 1299 00:52:39,615 --> 00:52:45,037 ♪ All I wanted was to be your hostage ♪ 1300 00:52:45,037 --> 00:52:50,751 ♪ For you to tie me up and never let me leave ♪ 1301 00:52:50,751 --> 00:52:56,256 ♪ If we're honest, it took the longest ♪ 1302 00:52:56,256 --> 00:53:01,095 ♪ Time for you to even notice I was here ♪ 1303 00:53:02,429 --> 00:53:05,683 ♪ You said you'd take me places ♪ 1304 00:53:05,683 --> 00:53:08,560 ♪ Then you kept me waiting ♪ 1305 00:53:08,560 --> 00:53:12,439 ♪ How the hell could I be so wrong? ♪ 1306 00:53:13,857 --> 00:53:16,318 ♪ And now I'm feeling jaded ♪ 1307 00:53:16,318 --> 00:53:19,655 ♪ I thought I was your favorite ♪ 1308 00:53:19,655 --> 00:53:23,992 ♪ I believed in you for so long ♪ 1309 00:53:23,992 --> 00:53:26,328 ♪ Maybe this time ♪ 1310 00:53:26,328 --> 00:53:29,748 ♪ You'll hurt like I do ♪ 1311 00:53:29,748 --> 00:53:35,129 ♪ You won't get no sympathy 'cause I got none from you ♪ 1312 00:53:35,129 --> 00:53:38,132 ♪ Couldn't make up your mind ♪ 1313 00:53:38,132 --> 00:53:40,926 ♪ Mine's not confused ♪ 1314 00:53:40,926 --> 00:53:45,889 ♪ Nothing left in me that wants to leave a space for you ♪ 1315 00:53:47,099 --> 00:53:49,852 ♪ 'Cause I'm not yours ♪ 1316 00:53:49,852 --> 00:53:55,441 ♪ It's not the same as it was before ♪ 1317 00:53:55,441 --> 00:53:58,318 ♪ Don't fantasize when you picture me ♪ 1318 00:53:58,318 --> 00:54:01,155 ♪ When you close your eyes, and I'm in your dreams ♪ 1319 00:54:01,155 --> 00:54:04,116 ♪ Don't matter to her, don't matter to me ♪ 1320 00:54:04,116 --> 00:54:06,326 ♪ Think I care, I don't ♪ 1321 00:54:06,326 --> 00:54:08,912 ♪ Maybe this time ♪ 1322 00:54:08,912 --> 00:54:11,832 ♪ You'll hurt like I do ♪ 1323 00:54:11,832 --> 00:54:17,087 ♪ You won't get no sympathy 'cause I got none from you ♪ 1324 00:54:17,087 --> 00:54:20,382 ♪ Couldn't make up your mind ♪ 1325 00:54:20,382 --> 00:54:23,427 ♪ Mine's not confused ♪ 1326 00:54:23,427 --> 00:54:28,724 ♪ Nothin' left in me that wants to leave a space for you ♪ 1327 00:54:28,724 --> 00:54:34,354 ♪ So maybe this time, maybe this time ♪ 1328 00:54:34,354 --> 00:54:37,024 ♪ Maybe this time ♪ 1329 00:54:37,024 --> 00:54:39,985 ♪ You'll feel like I do ♪ 1330 00:54:39,985 --> 00:54:43,697 ♪ It don't feel so good ♪ 1331 00:54:45,365 --> 00:54:49,703 ♪ When it's your turn in blue ♪ 1332 00:54:51,747 --> 00:54:54,708 [ Applause ] 1333 00:54:54,708 --> 00:54:56,502 Whoo! Oh, yeah. 1334 00:54:56,502 --> 00:54:58,420 Oh! He's standing. Oh, yeah. 1335 00:54:58,420 --> 00:54:59,838 Yeah! 1336 00:54:59,838 --> 00:55:01,423 So I have a lot of emotions today. 1337 00:55:01,423 --> 00:55:02,591 So I was fighting through that one. 1338 00:55:02,591 --> 00:55:04,259 Yeah. 1339 00:55:04,259 --> 00:55:06,261 It's hard to find people with unique, 1340 00:55:06,261 --> 00:55:09,723 unique sounds and unique qualities. 1341 00:55:09,723 --> 00:55:12,267 You've got something amazing to work with. 1342 00:55:12,267 --> 00:55:14,812 And if I can just hold you in place. 1343 00:55:14,812 --> 00:55:16,647 I'm game. You know what I'm saying? 1344 00:55:16,647 --> 00:55:18,232 Don't look over your shoulder. 1345 00:55:18,232 --> 00:55:19,775 Just look in front of you. Yeah. 1346 00:55:19,775 --> 00:55:21,652 Okay? 1347 00:55:21,652 --> 00:55:24,238 The possibilities of you going forward in your life 1348 00:55:24,238 --> 00:55:26,406 could be amazing. Okay. 1349 00:55:26,406 --> 00:55:28,242 Carrie: You have a really special voice. 1350 00:55:28,242 --> 00:55:29,868 A lot of times, when we get voices 1351 00:55:29,868 --> 00:55:32,287 with that kind of texture, 1352 00:55:32,287 --> 00:55:34,873 they can't hit the high notes like you did. 1353 00:55:34,873 --> 00:55:37,793 Oh, thank you. When we give you confidence -- 1354 00:55:37,793 --> 00:55:40,629 because we can sense that it's not all there -- 1355 00:55:40,629 --> 00:55:44,091 I mean, I really think you can hit notes bigger 1356 00:55:44,091 --> 00:55:46,301 than you are hitting. 1357 00:55:46,301 --> 00:55:48,595 I can when I'm in my living room. [ Laughs ] 1358 00:55:48,595 --> 00:55:50,848 Just get ready to go for it. 1359 00:55:50,848 --> 00:55:52,975 Okay. Go for it all. 1360 00:55:52,975 --> 00:55:54,810 Yeah. 1361 00:55:54,810 --> 00:55:56,895 I'm a yes. Okay. 1362 00:55:56,895 --> 00:56:00,857 I am an excited, over-the-moon yes. 1363 00:56:00,857 --> 00:56:02,484 Thank you. 1364 00:56:02,484 --> 00:56:05,112 I, too, am excited. And it's a yes. 1365 00:56:05,112 --> 00:56:08,699 ♪ It's just another day ♪ 1366 00:56:08,699 --> 00:56:11,076 Ryan: Okay. Want to go in there and ride around a little bit? 1367 00:56:11,076 --> 00:56:13,370 Want to check out the track inside? 1368 00:56:13,370 --> 00:56:16,415 Chloe: I'm feeling all the feelings right now. 1369 00:56:16,415 --> 00:56:19,793 Just people like me don't get to come to places like this. 1370 00:56:19,793 --> 00:56:22,713 So it feels -- It feels emotional. 1371 00:56:22,713 --> 00:56:24,882 Hi, cutie. Buddy. Where are you going, bud? 1372 00:56:24,882 --> 00:56:26,508 He's on and he's off. 1373 00:56:26,508 --> 00:56:27,759 Carrie: He's like, "I don't need you people." 1374 00:56:30,053 --> 00:56:32,890 I see smiles. 1375 00:56:32,890 --> 00:56:34,474 And a ticket. 1376 00:56:34,474 --> 00:56:35,976 Whoo-hoo! 1377 00:56:37,519 --> 00:56:39,396 It feels kind of surreal to me 1378 00:56:39,396 --> 00:56:42,024 right now to be able to chase this dream. 1379 00:56:42,024 --> 00:56:44,735 Oh, yeah. 1380 00:56:44,735 --> 00:56:46,862 So, we're here, though, so I'm excited. 1381 00:56:46,862 --> 00:56:48,405 And I'm thankful. 1382 00:56:48,405 --> 00:56:51,074 Mom's got a ticket. Mommy's got a ticket. 1383 00:56:51,074 --> 00:56:53,118 You see it? He's like, "No." 1384 00:56:57,289 --> 00:56:59,291 ♪♪ 1385 00:56:59,291 --> 00:57:01,710 Woman: Welcome. Welcome to American Idol. 1386 00:57:01,710 --> 00:57:05,797 Ryan: Gearing up for Idol auditions is no easy feat. 1387 00:57:05,797 --> 00:57:07,674 You got to stay in the zone. 1388 00:57:07,674 --> 00:57:09,051 You ready? Yeah. I'm ready. 1389 00:57:10,052 --> 00:57:12,596 Prepare your mind, body... 1390 00:57:12,596 --> 00:57:15,265 [ Warming up ] ...and voice. 1391 00:57:17,225 --> 00:57:19,227 It's important to stay hydrated 1392 00:57:19,227 --> 00:57:21,355 so you're ready to hit center stage. 1393 00:57:21,355 --> 00:57:23,398 Okay. Let's go. 1394 00:57:23,398 --> 00:57:24,983 See you later. 1395 00:57:24,983 --> 00:57:31,281 ♪♪ 1396 00:57:31,281 --> 00:57:34,326 ♪ Well, people always try to tell me ♪ 1397 00:57:34,326 --> 00:57:36,495 ♪ Just do what you wanna do ♪ 1398 00:57:36,495 --> 00:57:38,830 ♪ But I try to rely my mama's advice ♪ 1399 00:57:38,830 --> 00:57:40,874 ♪ And that's always gotten me through ♪ 1400 00:57:40,874 --> 00:57:45,045 ♪ And I've fallen short of glory at least a time or two ♪ 1401 00:57:45,045 --> 00:57:47,047 ♪ Temptation all around me ♪ 1402 00:57:47,047 --> 00:57:48,840 ♪ And I'm reaching out for you ♪ 1403 00:57:48,840 --> 00:57:50,467 ♪ I'm gonna fall ♪ 1404 00:57:52,469 --> 00:57:54,596 ♪ Down on my knees ♪ 1405 00:57:58,016 --> 00:57:59,267 ♪ And thank the Lord ♪ 1406 00:58:01,478 --> 00:58:03,855 ♪ For bringing me peace ♪ 1407 00:58:06,525 --> 00:58:08,110 ♪ I lift my hands ♪ 1408 00:58:10,112 --> 00:58:12,030 ♪ In His company ♪ 1409 00:58:12,030 --> 00:58:14,116 Hey! Oh, whoa, ho! 1410 00:58:14,116 --> 00:58:17,244 ♪ For He knows I am grateful ♪ 1411 00:58:17,244 --> 00:58:19,121 [ Laughs ] 1412 00:58:19,121 --> 00:58:22,082 ♪ For what He has done for me ♪ 1413 00:58:22,082 --> 00:58:24,042 All while getting choked. 1414 00:58:24,042 --> 00:58:25,836 ♪ Well, I praise the Lord ♪ 1415 00:58:26,753 --> 00:58:28,171 ♪ Oh... ♪ 1416 00:58:28,171 --> 00:58:29,965 Do you know how far it is to that audition? 1417 00:58:29,965 --> 00:58:31,758 No. I like the effort, though. 1418 00:58:31,758 --> 00:58:33,343 I don't want to interrupt. 1419 00:58:33,343 --> 00:58:35,846 You can hear a voice? I think I hear a voice. 1420 00:58:35,846 --> 00:58:37,597 He's really loud. 1421 00:58:37,597 --> 00:58:46,982 ♪ Well, well, well, I praise the Lord ♪ 1422 00:58:46,982 --> 00:58:48,650 Whoo! 1423 00:58:50,068 --> 00:58:52,446 [ Laughing ] All right. 1424 00:58:52,446 --> 00:58:53,780 Thank you so much. Thank you. 1425 00:58:53,780 --> 00:58:56,825 That'll get you woke up. 1426 00:58:56,825 --> 00:58:58,952 I love your energy. Well, thank you so much. 1427 00:58:58,952 --> 00:59:01,747 Where'd that come from? I'm just so glad to be here. 1428 00:59:01,747 --> 00:59:03,915 I love to sing '50s rock 'n' roll. 1429 00:59:03,915 --> 00:59:05,417 I love to lead worship at my church. 1430 00:59:05,417 --> 00:59:07,377 And I love to do tae kwon do. 1431 00:59:07,377 --> 00:59:09,337 Awesome. Whoa! 1432 00:59:09,337 --> 00:59:11,840 I'm not sure you're there all the way vocally, 1433 00:59:11,840 --> 00:59:14,468 but, man, you hooked the heck out of me. 1434 00:59:14,468 --> 00:59:17,429 The moves on guitar is really, really great. 1435 00:59:17,429 --> 00:59:19,556 I wouldn't tell you to change a thing. 1436 00:59:19,556 --> 00:59:21,433 Thank you. Thank you so much. 1437 00:59:21,433 --> 00:59:24,227 Your stage presence is electrifying, 1438 00:59:24,227 --> 00:59:25,771 but I don't want you to be a gimmick. 1439 00:59:25,771 --> 00:59:28,356 Take your vocals and your performances 1440 00:59:28,356 --> 00:59:30,192 really serious at this point. Yes, sir. 1441 00:59:30,192 --> 00:59:32,944 It's a yes. It's a yes for me. 1442 00:59:32,944 --> 00:59:35,989 Jayson, you are on the right path. 1443 00:59:35,989 --> 00:59:40,160 Work on the softer side of your voice a little bit. 1444 00:59:40,160 --> 00:59:42,120 But I will give you a yes. 1445 00:59:42,120 --> 00:59:43,872 I'm a yes. I'm on the train. 1446 00:59:43,872 --> 00:59:45,540 Yes! Wow! 1447 00:59:45,540 --> 00:59:47,417 Whoo-hoo! Wow! 1448 00:59:48,293 --> 00:59:50,462 Wow! Of course with the guitar. 1449 00:59:50,462 --> 00:59:52,380 Oh, that was right in your face. Boo-yah. 1450 00:59:52,380 --> 00:59:55,175 Thank you so much. Thank you so much. 1451 00:59:55,175 --> 00:59:57,761 Great. Actually, would y'all like me to teach you some tae kwon do? 1452 00:59:57,761 --> 01:00:01,223 My son takes tae kwon do, so I've sat through many a class. 1453 01:00:01,223 --> 01:00:03,100 Who wants to choke me? I do. 1454 01:00:03,100 --> 01:00:05,560 [ Laughter ] 1455 01:00:05,560 --> 01:00:07,771 Jayson: All right. So, we can do a kick. 1456 01:00:07,771 --> 01:00:09,481 I don't need to pull a testicle. 1457 01:00:09,481 --> 01:00:11,274 Don't worry, you won't. You're just gonna go up. 1458 01:00:12,943 --> 01:00:16,404 Yeah, just like that. There you go. 1459 01:00:16,404 --> 01:00:18,365 I finally found something I'm a natural at. 1460 01:00:18,365 --> 01:00:22,953 ♪♪ 1461 01:00:22,953 --> 01:00:25,372 [ Screaming ] 1462 01:00:28,208 --> 01:00:30,502 Lionel: Wah. 1463 01:00:30,502 --> 01:00:32,546 Oh. 1464 01:00:32,546 --> 01:00:34,589 No, no, no. Pillow fight. 1465 01:00:34,589 --> 01:00:36,758 He's a character. You hooked them in, huh? 1466 01:00:36,758 --> 01:00:38,510 Yes, sir. Congratulations. 1467 01:00:38,510 --> 01:00:40,762 Going to Hollywood Week. 1468 01:00:40,762 --> 01:00:43,223 Yah! 1469 01:00:44,307 --> 01:00:46,017 [ Singing in global language ] 1470 01:00:46,017 --> 01:00:51,940 ♪♪ 1471 01:00:51,940 --> 01:00:54,693 My name is Abayomi Lewis. I'm 15 years old. 1472 01:00:54,693 --> 01:00:56,570 I'm actually Haitian, 1473 01:00:56,570 --> 01:00:58,196 so shout out to my Caribbean people out there. 1474 01:00:58,196 --> 01:00:59,197 Come on, give me a high five. 1475 01:00:59,197 --> 01:01:00,657 You got this. I got this. 1476 01:01:00,657 --> 01:01:02,158 Hey, get it! 1477 01:01:02,158 --> 01:01:04,369 Best buddy! 1478 01:01:04,369 --> 01:01:05,954 My grandmother has always been telling me, 1479 01:01:05,954 --> 01:01:07,789 ever since I was little, 1480 01:01:07,789 --> 01:01:09,749 like, "I have to see you on that TV." 1481 01:01:09,749 --> 01:01:11,668 Like, with her Haitian little accent and everything. 1482 01:01:11,668 --> 01:01:13,712 The place that I was dreaming for. 1483 01:01:13,712 --> 01:01:15,672 Waiting for that moment. 1484 01:01:15,672 --> 01:01:17,299 And here you are. 1485 01:01:17,299 --> 01:01:20,552 ♪ Right here, right now ♪ 1486 01:01:20,552 --> 01:01:24,139 ♪ There is no other place I would wanna be ♪ 1487 01:01:24,139 --> 01:01:26,224 The women in my family are big inspiration. 1488 01:01:26,224 --> 01:01:29,102 They're very powerful. They are very strong. 1489 01:01:29,102 --> 01:01:33,148 They inspire me and motivate me to continue being who I am. 1490 01:01:34,274 --> 01:01:37,068 Lionel: I'm reading down here. What is this award winning... 1491 01:01:37,068 --> 01:01:38,445 Poet. I like to write a lot. 1492 01:01:38,445 --> 01:01:39,779 Poet. What? 1493 01:01:39,779 --> 01:01:42,073 In ninth grade, 1494 01:01:42,073 --> 01:01:44,284 my mother signed me up for a poetry competition. 1495 01:01:44,284 --> 01:01:47,495 And do those poems translate into songs often? 1496 01:01:47,495 --> 01:01:49,623 Yes, definitely. What do you plan to sing for the judges? 1497 01:01:49,623 --> 01:01:51,625 I plan to sing "Black Leaves" by Kirby. 1498 01:01:51,625 --> 01:01:54,044 I chose that song because it's a song 1499 01:01:54,044 --> 01:01:55,712 of empowerment for Black women. 1500 01:01:55,712 --> 01:01:57,380 That's where I truly connect. 1501 01:01:57,380 --> 01:01:59,549 [ Exhales deeply ] 1502 01:01:59,549 --> 01:02:02,928 ♪♪ 1503 01:02:02,928 --> 01:02:07,766 ♪ Black leaves on the Mississippi River ♪ 1504 01:02:09,601 --> 01:02:14,522 ♪ Black leaves in the Mississippi fire ♪ 1505 01:02:16,608 --> 01:02:21,363 ♪ Black leaves in the Mississippi land ♪ 1506 01:02:21,363 --> 01:02:25,241 ♪ And we got God and cotton ♪ 1507 01:02:25,241 --> 01:02:28,787 ♪ We got sons and daughters ♪ 1508 01:02:28,787 --> 01:02:32,082 ♪ We got grit and glory ♪ 1509 01:02:32,082 --> 01:02:35,460 ♪ We got mama's stories ♪ 1510 01:02:35,460 --> 01:02:39,089 ♪ We got strength like towers ♪ 1511 01:02:39,089 --> 01:02:45,136 ♪ We got hope and power ♪ 1512 01:02:45,136 --> 01:02:48,932 ♪ Mm ♪ 1513 01:02:48,932 --> 01:02:53,353 ♪ See, God made woman with an iron hand ♪ 1514 01:02:53,353 --> 01:02:57,023 ♪ Raised her up from heaven's land ♪ 1515 01:02:57,023 --> 01:02:59,734 ♪ With strength like towers ♪ 1516 01:02:59,734 --> 01:03:04,072 ♪ We got hope and power ♪ 1517 01:03:04,072 --> 01:03:07,492 ♪ God made woman with an iron hand ♪ 1518 01:03:07,492 --> 01:03:10,954 ♪ Raised her up from heaven's land ♪ 1519 01:03:10,954 --> 01:03:14,416 ♪ God made woman with an iron hand ♪ 1520 01:03:14,416 --> 01:03:19,129 ♪ Raised her up in heaven's bed ♪ 1521 01:03:20,880 --> 01:03:24,009 ♪ Black ♪ 1522 01:03:25,760 --> 01:03:29,681 ♪ Leaves ♪ 1523 01:03:32,350 --> 01:03:34,561 Thank you. Luke: Great. 1524 01:03:34,561 --> 01:03:38,064 15 going on 72. 1525 01:03:38,064 --> 01:03:39,816 Once you open your mouth, 1526 01:03:39,816 --> 01:03:41,735 everybody goes, "Okay. What's happening?" 1527 01:03:41,735 --> 01:03:44,779 You have some abilities far beyond your age, 1528 01:03:44,779 --> 01:03:47,574 and I'd like to give you my check. 1529 01:03:47,574 --> 01:03:49,576 Thank you! 1530 01:03:49,576 --> 01:03:54,789 You have the ability to captivate and milk moments. 1531 01:03:54,789 --> 01:03:57,584 Just a ton of potential here. 1532 01:03:57,584 --> 01:03:59,252 Thank you! 1533 01:03:59,252 --> 01:04:02,255 Your artistic approach at all of it, 1534 01:04:02,255 --> 01:04:05,258 I see a universe of potential for you. 1535 01:04:05,258 --> 01:04:07,260 It's going to be fun to watch. 1536 01:04:07,260 --> 01:04:08,970 Thank you! 1537 01:04:08,970 --> 01:04:11,264 I can vote with a very proud yes. 1538 01:04:12,599 --> 01:04:14,142 Yes. 1539 01:04:14,142 --> 01:04:15,518 Oh, my -- [ Laughs ] 1540 01:04:15,518 --> 01:04:17,270 It's a yes for me. 1541 01:04:17,270 --> 01:04:19,522 Yes. [ Screams ] Thank you! 1542 01:04:19,522 --> 01:04:22,400 Aah! Thank you. Oh, my God! 1543 01:04:22,400 --> 01:04:23,985 I can put this on my wall. 1544 01:04:23,985 --> 01:04:25,945 [ Laughs ] 1545 01:04:25,945 --> 01:04:29,324 ♪ Even when I'm gone, oh, you are never alone ♪ 1546 01:04:29,324 --> 01:04:32,118 There it is, I see it. [ Screams ] 1547 01:04:32,118 --> 01:04:33,828 I already know. 1548 01:04:33,828 --> 01:04:35,121 Yes! 1549 01:04:35,121 --> 01:04:37,165 That's what she does. She does. 1550 01:04:37,165 --> 01:04:39,793 She's special, dog. She is special. 1551 01:04:39,793 --> 01:04:41,544 She got that confidence. 1552 01:04:41,544 --> 01:04:44,339 I'm going to Hollywood! 1553 01:04:44,339 --> 01:04:46,466 ♪ You are never a-- never alone ♪ 1554 01:04:50,053 --> 01:04:53,390 The thing I love about American Idol 1555 01:04:53,390 --> 01:04:56,184 is its ability to take everyday people 1556 01:04:56,184 --> 01:04:59,187 and give them the chance to really chase their dreams. 1557 01:04:59,187 --> 01:05:02,023 You guys are real. We're real. 1558 01:05:02,023 --> 01:05:04,526 I've dreamt this since I was a kid. 1559 01:05:04,526 --> 01:05:07,821 I knew I was a performer ever since long ago. 1560 01:05:07,821 --> 01:05:10,281 Oh, my goodness. Where's your mother? 1561 01:05:10,281 --> 01:05:12,742 I'm only 14, but you know. 1562 01:05:12,742 --> 01:05:15,120 How's it going? We know you're from the country. 1563 01:05:15,120 --> 01:05:17,247 Oh, I am, I am. 1564 01:05:17,247 --> 01:05:20,834 I feel like I'm listening to the same person talk right now. 1565 01:05:20,834 --> 01:05:22,293 It's what you do, ain't it? Oh, my gosh. 1566 01:05:22,293 --> 01:05:24,546 It's what you do, ain't it? 1567 01:05:24,546 --> 01:05:26,631 Let me see this. What's his name? 1568 01:05:26,631 --> 01:05:28,716 Jackson. 1569 01:05:28,716 --> 01:05:30,635 Right. [ Laughter ] 1570 01:05:30,635 --> 01:05:32,470 I'm also an Idol superfan. 1571 01:05:32,470 --> 01:05:35,515 Who's your favorite Idol? Other than Carrie. 1572 01:05:35,515 --> 01:05:37,517 Adam Lambert. Oh, yeah. 1573 01:05:37,517 --> 01:05:39,102 My dad actually had to explain to me 1574 01:05:39,102 --> 01:05:40,812 that I wasn't gonna marry him 1575 01:05:40,812 --> 01:05:42,647 because Adam Lambert likes boys. 1576 01:05:42,647 --> 01:05:45,400 So then I became an ally. 1577 01:05:45,400 --> 01:05:47,193 [ Laughs ] 1578 01:05:47,193 --> 01:05:49,154 Carrie: Well, what are you gonna sing for us today? 1579 01:05:49,154 --> 01:05:51,823 I'm singing "In the Stars" by Benson Boone. 1580 01:05:51,823 --> 01:05:54,993 He was amazing on the show, and now he's, like, so big. 1581 01:05:54,993 --> 01:05:57,829 I mean, hoping that could be me. [ Giggles ] 1582 01:05:57,829 --> 01:06:01,833 ♪ Now you're in the stars and six feet's never ♪ 1583 01:06:01,833 --> 01:06:04,711 ♪ Felt so far ♪ 1584 01:06:04,711 --> 01:06:11,050 ♪ And here I am alone between the heavens and the embers ♪ 1585 01:06:12,051 --> 01:06:15,221 ♪ No place for hiding, baby ♪ 1586 01:06:15,221 --> 01:06:18,183 ♪ No place to run ♪ 1587 01:06:18,183 --> 01:06:23,605 ♪ You pull the trigger of my ♪ 1588 01:06:23,605 --> 01:06:26,274 ♪ Love gun ♪ 1589 01:06:26,274 --> 01:06:31,321 ♪ Love gun, ow! ♪ 1590 01:06:31,321 --> 01:06:37,243 ♪ So don't get hateful, Lord, hot damn ♪ 1591 01:06:37,243 --> 01:06:39,495 ♪ There's a fire burning in the back 40 ♪ 1592 01:06:39,495 --> 01:06:42,624 ♪ They're still finding out who the heck I am ♪ 1593 01:06:42,624 --> 01:06:48,004 ♪ And I'm so tired of wasting it away ♪ 1594 01:06:48,004 --> 01:06:51,257 ♪ I'm gonna find the time to realize ♪ 1595 01:06:51,257 --> 01:06:54,344 ♪ I'm in deep on better days ♪ 1596 01:06:54,344 --> 01:06:56,888 All right, Jackson. The moment of truth. 1597 01:06:56,888 --> 01:06:58,932 The part I see on TV. 1598 01:06:58,932 --> 01:07:01,768 Here's the deal. I'm nervous. 1599 01:07:01,768 --> 01:07:05,522 You're gonna be great one day, 1600 01:07:05,522 --> 01:07:07,857 but it's just a -- it's just a little bit away. 1601 01:07:09,234 --> 01:07:10,985 What?! 1602 01:07:10,985 --> 01:07:12,529 They said I needed more time. 1603 01:07:12,529 --> 01:07:14,989 I must tell you, this is the part I don't like. 1604 01:07:14,989 --> 01:07:17,659 You are definitely a performer, 1605 01:07:17,659 --> 01:07:19,494 but I don't think it's ready yet. 1606 01:07:19,494 --> 01:07:21,579 It's going to be a no for me this trip. 1607 01:07:21,579 --> 01:07:24,290 I was really banking on it. But it's okay. 1608 01:07:24,290 --> 01:07:26,876 I'll be okay. [ Sobs ] 1609 01:07:26,876 --> 01:07:31,506 ♪ Oh, why did you get me so high to leave me so low? ♪ 1610 01:07:31,506 --> 01:07:33,883 It's not "no" as the end. 1611 01:07:33,883 --> 01:07:36,010 So our job is to kind of nudge 'em up 1612 01:07:36,010 --> 01:07:38,596 to inspire them to come back and see us. 1613 01:07:38,596 --> 01:07:43,935 You have all the potential in the world, in the stars. 1614 01:07:43,935 --> 01:07:47,105 I will think about you probably for the rest of my life. 1615 01:07:47,105 --> 01:07:50,733 It is just a "not at 14." 1616 01:07:50,733 --> 01:07:52,485 Luke: I'm a no for right now. 1617 01:07:52,485 --> 01:07:53,987 Lionel: I'm going to be a no for right now. 1618 01:07:53,987 --> 01:07:55,697 But just don't take it as a no, 1619 01:07:55,697 --> 01:07:58,199 just as a deposit on your future. Okay? 1620 01:07:58,199 --> 01:08:00,994 ♪ Oh, why'd you make me feel safe just to walk away? ♪ 1621 01:08:00,994 --> 01:08:03,621 It's okay, baby. It's okay. 1622 01:08:03,621 --> 01:08:06,499 [ Sobbing ] 1623 01:08:06,499 --> 01:08:08,293 It was just, like, kind of hard to hear. 1624 01:08:08,293 --> 01:08:11,004 But don't let any no's get in your way. 1625 01:08:11,004 --> 01:08:14,090 You can always come back and redeem yourself. 1626 01:08:14,090 --> 01:08:17,010 Woman: Until next time. You did good, peanut. 1627 01:08:17,010 --> 01:08:19,429 I think, if she's that good, she'll be back. 1628 01:08:19,429 --> 01:08:22,599 ♪♪ 1629 01:08:22,599 --> 01:08:25,350 [ Squealing ] 1630 01:08:25,350 --> 01:08:26,519 Woman: How's it feel to be back? 1631 01:08:26,519 --> 01:08:28,145 I feel good. 1632 01:08:28,145 --> 01:08:30,231 Lionel: Ah! Hello. 1633 01:08:30,231 --> 01:08:31,608 How are you guys? 1634 01:08:31,608 --> 01:08:33,192 We know you. 1635 01:08:33,192 --> 01:08:34,986 Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you. 1636 01:08:34,986 --> 01:08:37,196 I'm Mary Jo Young, I'm 24 years old, 1637 01:08:37,196 --> 01:08:39,991 and I was on season 19 of "American Idol." 1638 01:08:39,991 --> 01:08:43,161 I'm excited to be back. Yeah. I'm excited. 1639 01:08:43,161 --> 01:08:45,371 The first time I auditioned for "American Idol," 1640 01:08:45,371 --> 01:08:46,747 that was my first time singing in front of anyone, 1641 01:08:46,747 --> 01:08:48,750 including my mom. 1642 01:08:48,750 --> 01:08:50,376 And I was so scared. 1643 01:08:50,376 --> 01:08:51,836 Welcome back. Thank you. How are you? 1644 01:08:51,836 --> 01:08:53,587 I'm great. 1645 01:08:53,587 --> 01:08:55,423 I will never forget your performance with Benson Boone. 1646 01:08:55,423 --> 01:08:57,675 Yeah, and me forgetting all the lyrics 1647 01:08:57,675 --> 01:09:00,178 standing right next to him. Well, we don't have to talk about that. 1648 01:09:00,178 --> 01:09:05,850 ♪ You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing ♪ 1649 01:09:05,850 --> 01:09:10,813 ♪ You say I am strong when I think I am weak ♪ 1650 01:09:10,813 --> 01:09:12,607 When it came to an end, 1651 01:09:12,607 --> 01:09:15,484 it was a good kick the baby bird out of its nest. 1652 01:09:15,484 --> 01:09:17,278 Because I needed to go and grow. 1653 01:09:17,278 --> 01:09:20,823 ♪ What you say of me? ♪ 1654 01:09:20,823 --> 01:09:23,826 ♪ Oh, no ♪ 1655 01:09:23,826 --> 01:09:25,870 Luke: I remember loving your voice. 1656 01:09:25,870 --> 01:09:27,205 Thank you. So you made it to top... 1657 01:09:27,205 --> 01:09:28,538 24. Lionel: 24? 1658 01:09:28,538 --> 01:09:30,875 Got you. I feel like a new person. 1659 01:09:30,875 --> 01:09:33,336 I've been touring. 1660 01:09:33,336 --> 01:09:36,589 I've opened for Alex Warren, Jake, Jessie Murph. 1661 01:09:36,589 --> 01:09:39,926 I think my confidence has definitely grown, too. 1662 01:09:39,926 --> 01:09:41,135 Yes, you're going to get knocked down. 1663 01:09:41,135 --> 01:09:42,929 You might get knocked out. 1664 01:09:42,929 --> 01:09:45,555 Don't take it personal and just come back in the ring. 1665 01:09:45,555 --> 01:09:47,392 That's what it's all about. 1666 01:09:47,392 --> 01:09:49,143 I wanted to come back to "American Idol" 1667 01:09:49,143 --> 01:09:50,937 because I learned the most from being on the show 1668 01:09:50,937 --> 01:09:52,145 than I have on any tour. 1669 01:09:53,648 --> 01:10:00,947 ♪♪ 1670 01:10:00,947 --> 01:10:05,159 ♪ You know, you broke my heart in two ♪ 1671 01:10:05,159 --> 01:10:09,414 ♪ You know exactly what you did to me ♪ 1672 01:10:09,414 --> 01:10:13,167 ♪ I've had it up to here with you ♪ 1673 01:10:13,167 --> 01:10:18,297 ♪ Know I don't wanna be at your pity party ♪ 1674 01:10:18,297 --> 01:10:20,508 ♪ 'Cause you've been running around running your mouth ♪ 1675 01:10:20,508 --> 01:10:23,302 ♪ Just like a track star ♪ 1676 01:10:23,302 --> 01:10:26,389 ♪ Telling all of your friends that it's been so hard ♪ 1677 01:10:26,389 --> 01:10:29,809 ♪ When you're the one who said you were done ♪ 1678 01:10:29,809 --> 01:10:31,936 ♪ Said you fell out of love ♪ 1679 01:10:31,936 --> 01:10:36,065 ♪ Boy, you must think that I'm dumb, dumb ♪ 1680 01:10:36,065 --> 01:10:40,319 ♪ You can call me psycho, you can call me a liar ♪ 1681 01:10:40,319 --> 01:10:44,532 ♪ You can call me an arsonist, I should set you on fire ♪ 1682 01:10:44,532 --> 01:10:48,494 ♪ You can call me a mess and say what you like ♪ 1683 01:10:48,494 --> 01:10:51,080 ♪ You can call me whatever you want ♪ 1684 01:10:51,080 --> 01:10:53,040 ♪ Don't call me tonight ♪ 1685 01:10:53,040 --> 01:10:56,919 ♪ Don't call me with that sad boy BS ♪ 1686 01:10:56,919 --> 01:11:00,423 ♪ Don't wanna hear the same sob story ♪ 1687 01:11:00,423 --> 01:11:03,134 ♪ Same sob story, yeah ♪ 1688 01:11:03,134 --> 01:11:07,388 ♪ You can call me a psycho, you can call me a liar ♪ 1689 01:11:07,388 --> 01:11:11,267 ♪ You can call me an arsonist, I should set you on fire ♪ 1690 01:11:11,267 --> 01:11:15,396 ♪ You can call me a mess and say what you like ♪ 1691 01:11:15,396 --> 01:11:17,899 ♪ You can call me whatever you want ♪ 1692 01:11:17,899 --> 01:11:19,776 ♪ Don't call me tonight ♪ 1693 01:11:19,776 --> 01:11:22,612 ♪ No, don't call me tonight ♪ 1694 01:11:22,612 --> 01:11:25,406 ♪ Don't call me, don't call me, don't call me ♪ 1695 01:11:26,782 --> 01:11:30,036 ♪ Don't call me, don't call me, don't call me ♪ 1696 01:11:30,912 --> 01:11:33,372 ♪ Don't call me, don't call me, don't call me ♪ 1697 01:11:35,166 --> 01:11:37,293 ♪ Don't call me tonight ♪ 1698 01:11:37,293 --> 01:11:38,586 All right. 1699 01:11:40,755 --> 01:11:43,508 Carrie, that's your first go-round with Miss Mary Jo. 1700 01:11:43,508 --> 01:11:46,969 I liked it a lot. I like the song a lot. 1701 01:11:46,969 --> 01:11:49,430 Oh! And your voice. 1702 01:11:49,430 --> 01:11:51,015 It's got a different kind of tone to it, 1703 01:11:51,015 --> 01:11:52,934 but it's got some power under it 1704 01:11:52,934 --> 01:11:55,561 when you start going for the higher stuff. 1705 01:11:55,561 --> 01:11:57,355 Thank you. A lot of personality 1706 01:11:57,355 --> 01:12:00,525 in you and your voice, as well. 1707 01:12:00,525 --> 01:12:02,568 I tell people who are trying to get in the business, 1708 01:12:02,568 --> 01:12:05,822 you know, it ain't about singing, it's about surviving. 1709 01:12:05,822 --> 01:12:09,075 Ooh, I like that. And if you can get through that, that's the key. 1710 01:12:09,075 --> 01:12:11,202 I think you're doing quite well at surviving here. 1711 01:12:11,202 --> 01:12:13,412 Sounds great. Thank you. Thank you. 1712 01:12:13,412 --> 01:12:15,331 Life's been getting you a little bit, 1713 01:12:15,331 --> 01:12:17,625 but that's going to happen in the music business. 1714 01:12:17,625 --> 01:12:19,961 But, you know, there is a different air of confidence 1715 01:12:19,961 --> 01:12:22,296 to you that's totally new, 1716 01:12:22,296 --> 01:12:24,048 and we're glad you came back around. 1717 01:12:24,048 --> 01:12:25,716 And I'm glad to see your face again, 1718 01:12:25,716 --> 01:12:27,593 because I was a real big fan of yours. 1719 01:12:27,593 --> 01:12:29,262 Thank you. Ah. Very cool. 1720 01:12:29,262 --> 01:12:31,305 Well, I'm happy to see your guys' face. 1721 01:12:31,305 --> 01:12:32,807 Well, let's vote. 1722 01:12:32,807 --> 01:12:35,393 Lionel, what you think about Mary Jo 2.0? 1723 01:12:35,393 --> 01:12:37,103 I'll put it like this. 1724 01:12:37,103 --> 01:12:38,854 It's yes, again, for another time around. 1725 01:12:38,854 --> 01:12:40,231 [ Chuckles ] 1726 01:12:40,231 --> 01:12:42,692 For me, this is my first yes to you. 1727 01:12:42,692 --> 01:12:44,819 Oh, my gosh. 1728 01:12:44,819 --> 01:12:47,905 Another yes from me. Thank you, guys. 1729 01:12:47,905 --> 01:12:50,241 All right. You're going through to Hollywood Week. 1730 01:12:50,241 --> 01:12:52,034 Hollywood Week that way. Congratulations. 1731 01:12:52,034 --> 01:12:53,870 I got something! 1732 01:12:53,870 --> 01:12:56,914 [ Family screaming ] 1733 01:12:56,914 --> 01:12:59,417 I'm going into Hollywood Week way differently. 1734 01:12:59,417 --> 01:13:01,168 I'm much more prepared. 1735 01:13:01,168 --> 01:13:03,588 This golden ticket shows me 1736 01:13:03,588 --> 01:13:05,756 that it's always good to get back up and try again. 1737 01:13:05,756 --> 01:13:08,134 And I'm really proud of myself for it. 1738 01:13:13,764 --> 01:13:16,517 Lionel: Well, I don't know about you guys, 1739 01:13:16,517 --> 01:13:18,185 but I think we're heading down the right road 1740 01:13:18,185 --> 01:13:20,146 of a great season. 1741 01:13:20,146 --> 01:13:22,231 I think we're on to something. 1742 01:13:22,231 --> 01:13:24,650 Music sends you down different paths, 1743 01:13:24,650 --> 01:13:27,445 and you got to take the road it takes you down. 1744 01:13:27,445 --> 01:13:30,072 I don't know what we've just tapped into, 1745 01:13:30,072 --> 01:13:33,409 but 2026 feels good to me. 1746 01:13:33,409 --> 01:13:37,496 I think we cover a lot of ground stylistically. 1747 01:13:37,496 --> 01:13:40,124 Yeah. Like, there's a lot of different voices. 1748 01:13:40,124 --> 01:13:42,168 We got one more to go, 1749 01:13:42,168 --> 01:13:45,379 but I'm so happy for our blessings. 1750 01:13:45,379 --> 01:13:47,381 Impressive. 1751 01:13:47,381 --> 01:13:49,216 Time for the audition you've been waiting for. Let's do it. 1752 01:13:49,216 --> 01:13:50,968 Let's go. Okay, buddy. Good luck. 1753 01:13:50,968 --> 01:13:53,179 Appreciate you. You're closing us out, Luke. 1754 01:13:53,179 --> 01:13:54,555 All right, Lukey. Closing it out. 1755 01:13:54,555 --> 01:13:56,349 Bring it home. 1756 01:13:56,349 --> 01:13:58,351 Dang, this is so sick. I love this. 1757 01:13:58,351 --> 01:13:59,769 Hey. Hello. 1758 01:13:59,769 --> 01:14:01,687 This is crazy. 1759 01:14:01,687 --> 01:14:03,689 So you're the audition. You're the last audition. 1760 01:14:03,689 --> 01:14:05,316 That's crazy. That's crazy. That's crazy. 1761 01:14:05,316 --> 01:14:06,984 You guys look majestic. 1762 01:14:06,984 --> 01:14:09,070 Majestic? Yeah. 1763 01:14:09,070 --> 01:14:10,780 Well, thanks. Your hair is majestic. 1764 01:14:10,780 --> 01:14:13,282 Thank you. It's a lot going on, but -- 1765 01:14:13,282 --> 01:14:14,992 I don't know if we've seen better hair, right? 1766 01:14:14,992 --> 01:14:16,577 It's pretty awesome. No, no, no. 1767 01:14:16,577 --> 01:14:18,371 All right, tell us who you are and where you're from. 1768 01:14:18,371 --> 01:14:20,456 Yeah, my name is Chris Tungseth. 1769 01:14:20,456 --> 01:14:22,625 I'm 27 years old and I'm from Fergus Falls, Minnesota. 1770 01:14:22,625 --> 01:14:25,461 And what do you do up in Minnesota for work? 1771 01:14:25,461 --> 01:14:27,380 Right now, I've been roofing houses. 1772 01:14:27,380 --> 01:14:29,757 Quickest work in a small town is usually construction, so... 1773 01:14:29,757 --> 01:14:31,592 Tell me a little bit about, you know, 1774 01:14:31,592 --> 01:14:34,470 why he's here and what this audition means to Chris. 1775 01:14:34,470 --> 01:14:38,265 Yeah. I mean, music's always been a part of our family. 1776 01:14:38,265 --> 01:14:40,226 We grew up watching "American Idol," 1777 01:14:40,226 --> 01:14:43,062 and he's really turned to music 1778 01:14:43,062 --> 01:14:46,273 kind of as his way of getting his feelings off his chest. 1779 01:14:46,273 --> 01:14:49,193 Tell us about growing up, your home life. 1780 01:14:49,193 --> 01:14:51,862 Yeah. I just feel so fortunate. 1781 01:14:51,862 --> 01:14:54,073 Like, I'm so blessed. 1782 01:14:54,073 --> 01:14:56,951 I've been given the greatest family in the world. 1783 01:14:56,951 --> 01:14:59,453 Um... 1784 01:14:59,453 --> 01:15:01,205 Hmm. Yeah. 1785 01:15:01,205 --> 01:15:04,709 ♪ You can look at a rose ♪ 1786 01:15:04,709 --> 01:15:08,421 ♪ Just any rose ♪ 1787 01:15:08,421 --> 01:15:10,965 ♪ Accept that it's perfect ♪ 1788 01:15:10,965 --> 01:15:12,967 Growing up in Minnesota is the best. 1789 01:15:12,967 --> 01:15:15,970 Like, my childhood was so fun and so simple. 1790 01:15:15,970 --> 01:15:18,931 My dad, He studied opera and he was an opera singer 1791 01:15:18,931 --> 01:15:21,017 and then became a pastor and a worship leader. 1792 01:15:21,017 --> 01:15:23,352 And my mom was a pianist. 1793 01:15:23,352 --> 01:15:25,563 My siblings, we'd sing every holiday at church. 1794 01:15:27,356 --> 01:15:31,402 Everything that we did was, like, together. 1795 01:15:31,402 --> 01:15:34,655 ♪ Called out their names ♪ 1796 01:15:34,655 --> 01:15:37,658 But it started to take a turn when I was 10 years old. 1797 01:15:37,658 --> 01:15:40,911 My mom was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. 1798 01:15:40,911 --> 01:15:43,122 Cathy: Hi! It was pretty aggressive. 1799 01:15:43,122 --> 01:15:46,250 How are you? I'm good now. 1800 01:15:46,250 --> 01:15:49,295 Right away, my mom was in and out of the hospital. 1801 01:15:49,295 --> 01:15:51,547 She was four hours away. 1802 01:15:51,547 --> 01:15:53,299 My dad would be traveling back and forth 1803 01:15:53,299 --> 01:15:54,800 trying to take care of our family. 1804 01:15:54,800 --> 01:15:57,136 He was gravity to us. 1805 01:15:57,136 --> 01:15:59,472 He's the strongest person I've ever met. 1806 01:15:59,472 --> 01:16:02,016 He was my best friend. He was my... 1807 01:16:02,016 --> 01:16:03,309 kind of my foundation, 1808 01:16:03,309 --> 01:16:05,061 the person I turned to for advice. 1809 01:16:06,937 --> 01:16:09,023 12 years after my mom's diagnosis, 1810 01:16:09,023 --> 01:16:11,609 my dad was diagnosed with leukemia. 1811 01:16:11,609 --> 01:16:15,780 ♪♪ 1812 01:16:15,780 --> 01:16:20,743 Yeah, that was the worst thing I've ever heard in my life. 1813 01:16:20,743 --> 01:16:24,538 Like, Superman is no longer Superman, you know? 1814 01:16:26,415 --> 01:16:29,794 My siblings moved home to help me take care of them. 1815 01:16:29,794 --> 01:16:32,546 I mean, all of us put life on hold, 1816 01:16:32,546 --> 01:16:34,423 but there was nothing else that we would have done, 1817 01:16:34,423 --> 01:16:35,966 like that was honestly the biggest gift 1818 01:16:35,966 --> 01:16:37,593 for us to be close to them. 1819 01:16:39,386 --> 01:16:41,639 ♪ I could look at a rose ♪ 1820 01:16:41,639 --> 01:16:44,725 So, I'm going to be singing "Lonely Road," 1821 01:16:44,725 --> 01:16:46,393 that I wrote for dad. 1822 01:16:46,393 --> 01:16:48,312 Love that. Nice. I mean, everyone says 1823 01:16:48,312 --> 01:16:50,022 how much you look like dad 1824 01:16:50,022 --> 01:16:51,524 and how much you resemble dad. Yeah. 1825 01:16:51,524 --> 01:16:54,693 Now, especially with him being gone, 1826 01:16:54,693 --> 01:16:58,322 his legacy is now living through you, through your singing. 1827 01:16:58,322 --> 01:17:00,825 ♪ Flowers mixed with leaves ♪ 1828 01:17:00,825 --> 01:17:03,077 ♪ Flowers ♪ 1829 01:17:03,077 --> 01:17:06,997 Pops... I wish you were part of this. 1830 01:17:06,997 --> 01:17:10,376 I wish you were here to... 1831 01:17:10,376 --> 01:17:12,086 see this thing go through. 1832 01:17:12,086 --> 01:17:14,338 But I'm just going to be me, 1833 01:17:14,338 --> 01:17:18,008 and I hope they see you through me. 1834 01:17:18,008 --> 01:17:26,308 ♪♪ 1835 01:17:26,308 --> 01:17:28,727 ♪ I hit the lonely road again ♪ 1836 01:17:28,727 --> 01:17:32,731 ♪♪ 1837 01:17:32,731 --> 01:17:36,235 ♪ I know I missed my turn ♪ 1838 01:17:38,988 --> 01:17:43,492 ♪ I'm not the only one that's traveling ♪ 1839 01:17:43,492 --> 01:17:47,246 ♪ But I know that I'm far from home ♪ 1840 01:17:47,246 --> 01:17:51,000 ♪♪ 1841 01:17:51,000 --> 01:17:54,253 ♪ I guess I had to learn the hard way ♪ 1842 01:17:57,131 --> 01:18:01,302 ♪ I know that you did, too ♪ 1843 01:18:02,469 --> 01:18:07,308 ♪ How come no one has directions? ♪ 1844 01:18:07,308 --> 01:18:10,519 ♪ When we've all been down that same road, too ♪ 1845 01:18:13,814 --> 01:18:18,068 ♪ I still have a million questions ♪ 1846 01:18:20,070 --> 01:18:22,656 ♪ Only you got answers to ♪ 1847 01:18:26,327 --> 01:18:30,789 ♪ I don't really think that I will care for them ♪ 1848 01:18:30,789 --> 01:18:34,919 ♪ When I'm up in Heaven with you ♪ 1849 01:18:36,837 --> 01:18:41,091 ♪ Press on ♪ 1850 01:18:44,178 --> 01:18:46,347 ♪ We're gonna make it through ♪ 1851 01:18:48,891 --> 01:18:53,771 ♪ Hold on ♪ 1852 01:18:57,024 --> 01:19:00,069 ♪ I'm holding on to you ♪ 1853 01:19:03,155 --> 01:19:08,035 ♪ Ooh hoo ♪ 1854 01:19:11,121 --> 01:19:14,208 ♪ I'm holding on to you ♪ 1855 01:19:21,548 --> 01:19:24,134 I love everything about you. 1856 01:19:24,134 --> 01:19:28,055 I love your presence. I love how open you are 1857 01:19:28,055 --> 01:19:31,475 in the way you talk communicate 1858 01:19:31,475 --> 01:19:33,394 and the way you sing communicate. 1859 01:19:33,394 --> 01:19:35,396 You have an incredible voice. 1860 01:19:35,396 --> 01:19:38,357 It's powerful and it's beautiful. 1861 01:19:38,357 --> 01:19:41,151 It's masculine, and it's soft at the same time. 1862 01:19:41,151 --> 01:19:42,945 [ Laughter ] 1863 01:19:42,945 --> 01:19:45,364 You kind of have all the things. 1864 01:19:45,364 --> 01:19:47,199 Just very impressive, 1865 01:19:47,199 --> 01:19:49,368 the gift that you have to work with 1866 01:19:49,368 --> 01:19:51,036 and the way that you work with it. 1867 01:19:51,036 --> 01:19:53,372 Thank you. Part of your singing 1868 01:19:53,372 --> 01:19:56,667 is going to be the things you say in between each song. 1869 01:19:56,667 --> 01:19:58,794 Yeah. You have a ministry. 1870 01:19:58,794 --> 01:20:01,630 Hmm. A real strong connection to people. 1871 01:20:01,630 --> 01:20:03,299 Thank you. 1872 01:20:03,299 --> 01:20:05,384 I was so touched by the fact that you said, 1873 01:20:05,384 --> 01:20:07,219 "I'm blessed. I'm grateful." 1874 01:20:07,219 --> 01:20:09,596 There was a point in my life 1875 01:20:09,596 --> 01:20:14,309 where I thought, "My dad's dying and my life's falling apart." 1876 01:20:14,309 --> 01:20:17,604 There was a little aid over in the corner of the hospital, 1877 01:20:17,604 --> 01:20:20,566 and I was talking to my dad. He was in and out of a coma. 1878 01:20:20,566 --> 01:20:23,235 He said, "You're very lucky." 1879 01:20:23,235 --> 01:20:25,279 And I looked at him and said, "What are you talking about?" 1880 01:20:25,279 --> 01:20:28,198 I said, "He's in a coma." And he said, 1881 01:20:28,198 --> 01:20:29,867 "I was just thinking I wish I had a dad 1882 01:20:29,867 --> 01:20:31,160 to love as much as you have." 1883 01:20:31,160 --> 01:20:32,619 Yeah. 1884 01:20:32,619 --> 01:20:34,747 It's a gift to hurt so much, you know, 1885 01:20:34,747 --> 01:20:36,874 because it means that something was important there. 1886 01:20:36,874 --> 01:20:39,168 Your ministry is right in place, man. 1887 01:20:39,168 --> 01:20:41,003 Thank you. 1888 01:20:41,003 --> 01:20:44,006 The timing of all this is the timing of it. 1889 01:20:44,006 --> 01:20:46,425 Right. Exactly. And we're not in control of it. 1890 01:20:46,425 --> 01:20:50,387 I had setbacks in my life that put my music career on hold. 1891 01:20:50,387 --> 01:20:54,224 And I matured and grew up during those years. 1892 01:20:54,224 --> 01:20:57,269 Yeah. It's really perfect to me what you're doing. 1893 01:20:57,269 --> 01:20:59,563 I've been in the room with Chris Stapleton a lot of times. 1894 01:20:59,563 --> 01:21:02,107 You've got those little vibes going on. 1895 01:21:02,107 --> 01:21:04,693 You've got that ability to whisper with soul 1896 01:21:04,693 --> 01:21:06,612 and turn it up. 1897 01:21:06,612 --> 01:21:08,530 You've just got a lot of stuff going on, 1898 01:21:08,530 --> 01:21:10,491 and don't be afraid to turn them loose. 1899 01:21:10,491 --> 01:21:13,786 Yes, sir. 'Cause we're going to be there every step of the way, 1900 01:21:13,786 --> 01:21:15,537 encouraging you. 1901 01:21:15,537 --> 01:21:18,415 Thank you, Luke. Lionel, what is your vote? 1902 01:21:18,415 --> 01:21:20,000 Yes. 1903 01:21:20,000 --> 01:21:22,628 Appreciate you. Absolutely, yes. 1904 01:21:22,628 --> 01:21:24,546 Thank you, thank you. 1905 01:21:24,546 --> 01:21:27,633 I think you're gonna go really high in this competition. 1906 01:21:27,633 --> 01:21:29,343 It's a yes. 1907 01:21:29,343 --> 01:21:30,761 Mm. 1908 01:21:30,761 --> 01:21:32,971 All the way from Minnesota. 1909 01:21:32,971 --> 01:21:35,766 Come on. Look at this! Oh, my gosh! 1910 01:21:35,766 --> 01:21:38,352 You're going to Hollywood Week. 1911 01:21:38,352 --> 01:21:40,521 Laura: You're so good. Chris: Thank you. 1912 01:21:40,521 --> 01:21:43,023 Danny: That was amazing. I love you guys. 1913 01:21:43,023 --> 01:21:44,733 So proud of you. 1914 01:21:44,733 --> 01:21:46,693 For us to be able to get to do this with you, 1915 01:21:46,693 --> 01:21:49,029 it's a memory I'll cherish forever. 1916 01:21:49,029 --> 01:21:50,447 Thank you. 1917 01:21:50,447 --> 01:21:52,032 Great job. Thank you so much. 1918 01:21:52,032 --> 01:21:53,909 Thanks for being here with us. 1919 01:21:53,909 --> 01:21:55,077 For trusting us. Of course. 1920 01:21:55,077 --> 01:21:56,745 You smell good, too. 1921 01:21:56,745 --> 01:21:59,123 Chris: I know my dad would be so happy. 1922 01:21:59,123 --> 01:22:03,544 And I know he'd be the first person cheering me on as soon 1923 01:22:03,544 --> 01:22:05,212 as I walked out that door. 1924 01:22:05,212 --> 01:22:08,424 Well, there you go. Congratulations, buddy. 1925 01:22:08,424 --> 01:22:11,552 Congratulations, Chris. Appreciate you. 1926 01:22:11,552 --> 01:22:13,887 You said your dad's laughing, looking down at this. 1927 01:22:13,887 --> 01:22:15,764 Oh, yeah. 100%. 1928 01:22:15,764 --> 01:22:17,558 Yeah, I think we can hear it. It's a belly laugh. 1929 01:22:17,558 --> 01:22:19,226 Yeah. Yeah. For sure. 1930 01:22:19,226 --> 01:22:20,227 There's a sign he's with you right there. 1931 01:22:20,227 --> 01:22:22,396 Yeah. Congratulations. 1932 01:22:22,396 --> 01:22:24,314 He's a teddy bear. He is really a sweetheart. 1933 01:22:24,314 --> 01:22:25,774 He's holding back. 1934 01:22:25,774 --> 01:22:27,442 He is holding back. Yes, he is. 1935 01:22:27,442 --> 01:22:29,194 He's got some Stapleton and stuff in there. 1936 01:22:29,194 --> 01:22:30,946 But not the gruffy stuff. Right. 1937 01:22:30,946 --> 01:22:32,990 It's like his own brand of soul. 1938 01:22:32,990 --> 01:22:34,783 ♪ This is walking through our fire ♪ 1939 01:22:34,783 --> 01:22:37,327 [ Line ringing ] 1940 01:22:37,327 --> 01:22:38,871 ♪ This is learning how to live ♪ 1941 01:22:38,871 --> 01:22:40,706 Cathy: Hey. 1942 01:22:40,706 --> 01:22:42,624 Hey, mama. Guess what? 1943 01:22:42,624 --> 01:22:43,959 What? 1944 01:22:43,959 --> 01:22:46,712 I'm going to Hollywood Week. 1945 01:22:46,712 --> 01:22:50,174 Oh! I got a golden ticket. 1946 01:22:50,174 --> 01:22:53,343 Oh, Christopher Paul Tungseth! 1947 01:22:53,343 --> 01:22:54,720 [ Laughs ] 1948 01:22:54,720 --> 01:22:56,722 You are amazing. 1949 01:22:56,722 --> 01:22:58,515 I love you, mama. 1950 01:22:58,515 --> 01:23:00,601 I love you. 1951 01:23:00,601 --> 01:23:04,062 ♪ You just keep on going 'cause you have to ♪ 1952 01:23:04,062 --> 01:23:06,732 Oh, I'm so proud of you. 1953 01:23:06,732 --> 01:23:08,275 Thank you, Mama. 1954 01:23:08,275 --> 01:23:09,610 I did this for you, and I did this for pops. 1955 01:23:09,610 --> 01:23:11,987 Oh, cool. 1956 01:23:11,987 --> 01:23:14,364 And you are awesome. 1957 01:23:14,364 --> 01:23:15,991 And I love you so much. 1958 01:23:15,991 --> 01:23:17,409 I love you so much, Mama. 1959 01:23:19,453 --> 01:23:21,371 ♪ New country ♪ 1960 01:23:27,002 --> 01:23:29,254 Ryan: Buckle up, y'all, 1961 01:23:29,254 --> 01:23:31,715 because next Monday, Hollywood Week begins. 1962 01:23:31,715 --> 01:23:34,176 It's showtime. 1963 01:23:34,176 --> 01:23:36,136 They'll have one song, 1964 01:23:36,136 --> 01:23:39,306 one shot to leave it all on the stage. 1965 01:23:39,306 --> 01:23:41,308 Luke: It's not for the faint of heart. 1966 01:23:41,308 --> 01:23:42,935 You either have it or you don't. 1967 01:23:42,935 --> 01:23:45,604 It makes my belly hurt. I feel like I'm gonna throw up. 1968 01:23:45,604 --> 01:23:48,273 And it's sink or swim. 1969 01:23:48,273 --> 01:23:50,609 Epic performances. 1970 01:23:50,609 --> 01:23:53,779 You have this go attack mentality. 1971 01:23:53,779 --> 01:23:55,864 You are a star. 1972 01:23:55,864 --> 01:23:58,450 The way you just sung to the whole audience 1973 01:23:58,450 --> 01:24:00,285 really warmed my heart. 1974 01:24:00,285 --> 01:24:02,871 Thank you so much. It's for you, baby. I love you. 1975 01:24:02,871 --> 01:24:05,374 With the biggest cut in "Idol" history. 1976 01:24:05,374 --> 01:24:07,960 I'm not sure that was the right song. 1977 01:24:07,960 --> 01:24:09,503 [ Booing ] Bring it on! 1978 01:24:09,503 --> 01:24:12,756 I love it. Your boos are feeding me. 1979 01:24:12,756 --> 01:24:14,716 I have no idea what just happened out there. 1980 01:24:17,261 --> 01:24:19,054 Sorry. 1981 01:24:19,054 --> 01:24:21,473 Only 30 will survive. 1982 01:24:21,473 --> 01:24:23,934 It's so hard having to cut this many, y'all. 1983 01:24:23,934 --> 01:24:25,811 Carrie: Oh, Lord have mercy. 1984 01:24:25,811 --> 01:24:27,729 I just wanted to come and sit and listen to people. 1985 01:24:27,729 --> 01:24:29,815 But you're the butcher now. 1986 01:24:29,815 --> 01:24:32,276 I really hope I did enough to make it. 1987 01:24:32,276 --> 01:24:33,694 I'm sorry. 1988 01:24:33,694 --> 01:24:35,696 And this year, 1989 01:24:35,696 --> 01:24:38,365 Hollywood Week looks a little different. 1990 01:24:38,365 --> 01:24:40,617 Because the biggest week of their lives 1991 01:24:40,617 --> 01:24:44,705 is happening in the biggest music town in the world. 1992 01:24:44,705 --> 01:24:46,957 Music City, you ready to rock?! 1993 01:24:46,957 --> 01:24:48,458 [ Cheering ] This is... 1994 01:24:51,503 --> 01:24:54,381 ♪♪ 1995 01:24:54,381 --> 01:24:57,217 [ Sobbing ] I can't. I'm s-- I'm sorry.