1 00:00:02,377 --> 00:00:08,217 ♪♪ 2 00:00:08,217 --> 00:00:11,637 [ Cheers and applause ] 3 00:00:11,637 --> 00:00:13,972 Ryan: Tonight, 10 more of your "Idol" hopefuls 4 00:00:13,972 --> 00:00:15,933 sing for your votes 5 00:00:15,933 --> 00:00:19,394 from Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii. 6 00:00:19,394 --> 00:00:21,438 [ Cheers and applause ] 7 00:00:21,438 --> 00:00:23,232 We're jumping right into the music 8 00:00:23,232 --> 00:00:25,776 with a Grammy-nominated artist 9 00:00:25,776 --> 00:00:27,861 who's carrying on his family legacy. Yeah, baby! 10 00:00:27,861 --> 00:00:29,571 Performing his newly released rendition... Whoo! 11 00:00:29,571 --> 00:00:32,616 ...of the Bob Marley classic "One Love" 12 00:00:32,616 --> 00:00:34,576 off his forthcoming album, 13 00:00:34,576 --> 00:00:36,787 give it up for Skip Marley! 14 00:00:36,787 --> 00:00:38,705 Yeah! Skip! 15 00:00:38,705 --> 00:00:41,041 [ Cheers and applause ] 16 00:00:41,041 --> 00:00:43,585 ♪♪ 17 00:00:43,585 --> 00:00:44,795 Aloha. 18 00:00:44,795 --> 00:00:47,506 ♪ One love ♪ 19 00:00:47,506 --> 00:00:49,675 ♪ One heart ♪ 20 00:00:49,675 --> 00:00:54,972 ♪ Let's join together and feel all right ♪ 21 00:00:54,972 --> 00:00:56,181 Come on! 22 00:00:56,181 --> 00:00:58,850 ♪ One love ♪ 23 00:00:58,850 --> 00:01:00,727 ♪ One heart ♪ 24 00:01:00,727 --> 00:01:03,313 ♪ Give thanks and praise to the Lord ♪ 25 00:01:03,313 --> 00:01:07,109 ♪ And I will feel all right ♪ 26 00:01:07,109 --> 00:01:13,490 ♪ Let's join together and feel all right ♪ 27 00:01:13,490 --> 00:01:17,452 ♪ Let them all pass all their dirty remarks ♪ 28 00:01:17,452 --> 00:01:19,621 ♪ One love ♪ 29 00:01:19,621 --> 00:01:22,916 ♪ Now, there is one question I'd really love to ask ♪ 30 00:01:22,916 --> 00:01:24,668 ♪ One heart ♪ 31 00:01:24,668 --> 00:01:29,631 ♪ And is there a place for them hopeless sinners ♪ 32 00:01:29,631 --> 00:01:34,386 ♪ Who have hurt all mankind just to save their own? ♪ 33 00:01:34,386 --> 00:01:36,430 ♪ Believe me ♪ 34 00:01:36,430 --> 00:01:38,890 ♪ One love ♪ ♪ What about one heart? ♪ 35 00:01:38,890 --> 00:01:41,143 ♪ One heart ♪ 36 00:01:41,143 --> 00:01:45,814 ♪ Let's join together and feel all right ♪ 37 00:01:45,814 --> 00:01:47,733 ♪ Do you hear the children's crying? ♪ 38 00:01:47,733 --> 00:01:48,984 ♪ One love ♪ 39 00:01:48,984 --> 00:01:50,319 ♪ Hear the children's cry ♪ 40 00:01:50,319 --> 00:01:52,279 ♪ One heart ♪ 41 00:01:52,279 --> 00:01:54,865 ♪ We give thanks and praise to the Lord ♪ 42 00:01:54,865 --> 00:01:56,283 ♪ And we will feel ♪ 43 00:01:56,283 --> 00:01:57,784 ♪ All right ♪ ♪ Again ♪ 44 00:01:57,784 --> 00:02:01,830 ♪ So let's join together and feel ♪ 45 00:02:01,830 --> 00:02:04,875 ♪ All right ♪ 46 00:02:04,875 --> 00:02:08,878 ♪ Well, let us get together to fight the holy Armagiddyon ♪ 47 00:02:08,878 --> 00:02:10,839 ♪ One love ♪ 48 00:02:10,839 --> 00:02:14,134 ♪ So when the man comes, there will be no, no doom ♪ 49 00:02:14,134 --> 00:02:16,386 ♪ One heart ♪ 50 00:02:16,386 --> 00:02:21,016 ♪ Oh, let them all pass with all their and them dirty remarks ♪ 51 00:02:21,016 --> 00:02:26,188 ♪ For there's no hiding place from the Father of Creation ♪ 52 00:02:26,188 --> 00:02:27,481 Come on! 53 00:02:27,481 --> 00:02:29,358 ♪ One love ♪ 54 00:02:29,358 --> 00:02:30,776 Sing out! 55 00:02:30,776 --> 00:02:32,611 ♪ One heart ♪ Let's go! 56 00:02:32,611 --> 00:02:35,739 ♪ Let's join together and we'll feel ♪ 57 00:02:35,739 --> 00:02:37,574 ♪ All right ♪ 58 00:02:37,574 --> 00:02:39,326 ♪ We're pleading to mankind ♪ 59 00:02:39,326 --> 00:02:41,036 ♪ One love ♪ 60 00:02:41,036 --> 00:02:42,120 ♪ Lord have mercy ♪ 61 00:02:42,120 --> 00:02:43,955 ♪ One heart ♪ 62 00:02:43,955 --> 00:02:45,999 ♪ Well, give thanks and praise to the Lord ♪ 63 00:02:45,999 --> 00:02:47,626 ♪ And we will feel ♪ 64 00:02:47,626 --> 00:02:49,586 ♪ All right ♪ 65 00:02:49,586 --> 00:02:52,964 ♪ Well, let's join together and feel ♪ 66 00:02:52,964 --> 00:02:55,217 ♪ All right ♪ 67 00:02:55,217 --> 00:02:57,803 ♪ We give thanks and praise to the Lord ♪ 68 00:02:57,803 --> 00:03:05,519 ♪ And we will feel all right ♪ 69 00:03:05,519 --> 00:03:06,937 [ Music ends, cheers and applause ] 70 00:03:06,937 --> 00:03:11,733 ♪♪ 71 00:03:11,733 --> 00:03:14,361 [ Cheers and applause continues ] 72 00:03:14,361 --> 00:03:15,487 Ryan: The hopefuls looking good tonight. 73 00:03:15,487 --> 00:03:17,656 And Skip Marley! 74 00:03:17,656 --> 00:03:19,199 Good to see you. 75 00:03:19,199 --> 00:03:20,951 Setting the vibes right this evening. 76 00:03:20,951 --> 00:03:23,036 Yeah, we got to, we got to. Love it. 77 00:03:23,036 --> 00:03:24,913 Thank you so much for being here. 78 00:03:24,913 --> 00:03:27,833 Thank you all. [ Cheers and applause ] 79 00:03:27,833 --> 00:03:29,251 And keep it going. 80 00:03:29,251 --> 00:03:31,670 Give it up for our superstar panel. 81 00:03:31,670 --> 00:03:33,547 Say hello to Luke Bryan... 82 00:03:33,547 --> 00:03:35,507 [ Cheers and applause ] 83 00:03:35,507 --> 00:03:37,884 ...Lionel Richie... Come on! 84 00:03:37,884 --> 00:03:39,886 ...and Carrie Underwood. 85 00:03:39,886 --> 00:03:41,430 [ Cheers and applause ] 86 00:03:41,430 --> 00:03:44,683 Plus, guest mentor and guest judge Keke Palmer 87 00:03:44,683 --> 00:03:46,351 is back with us again. 88 00:03:46,351 --> 00:03:48,353 [ Cheers and applause ] 89 00:03:48,353 --> 00:03:51,940 Now, Keke has a not-to-miss performance later in the show. 90 00:03:51,940 --> 00:03:54,151 Very exciting. But first... 91 00:03:54,151 --> 00:03:55,068 [ Cheers and applause continues ] 92 00:03:55,068 --> 00:03:57,070 Thank you very much. 93 00:03:57,070 --> 00:03:59,281 You got a ways to go, so save some. 94 00:03:59,281 --> 00:04:01,366 Let's talk voting. Yeah. 95 00:04:01,366 --> 00:04:03,493 So many easy ways to do it. 96 00:04:03,493 --> 00:04:04,786 Say goodbye to the "American Idol" app. That is out. 97 00:04:04,786 --> 00:04:07,372 The social vote is in. 98 00:04:07,372 --> 00:04:10,167 All you have to do is head @AmericanIdol on Facebook, 99 00:04:10,167 --> 00:04:12,335 Instagram, and TikTok and comment 100 00:04:12,335 --> 00:04:15,338 on the pinned official voting post with the first name 101 00:04:15,338 --> 00:04:17,339 of the "Idol" hopeful you're voting for. 102 00:04:17,339 --> 00:04:20,135 It's one name and one vote per comment. 103 00:04:20,135 --> 00:04:22,220 You can also vote online or via text. 104 00:04:22,220 --> 00:04:24,306 And you have 10 votes per hopeful 105 00:04:24,306 --> 00:04:26,600 per social platform and voting method. 106 00:04:26,600 --> 00:04:28,935 Got it? Together: Yes! 107 00:04:28,935 --> 00:04:31,104 Here are the 10 amazing singers. 108 00:04:31,104 --> 00:04:33,482 Take a look. 109 00:04:33,482 --> 00:04:35,609 They're vying for your all-important votes tonight. 110 00:04:35,609 --> 00:04:37,986 They're hoping to continue on in the competition 111 00:04:37,986 --> 00:04:40,238 by making it into your top 14. 112 00:04:40,238 --> 00:04:43,074 So make sure you vote for all of your favorites. 113 00:04:43,074 --> 00:04:46,703 This week, they had the awesome experience of being mentored 114 00:04:46,703 --> 00:04:48,914 by country music legend Brad Paisley... 115 00:04:48,914 --> 00:04:50,624 [ Cheers and applause ] 116 00:04:50,624 --> 00:04:53,794 ...and singer and award-winning actress Keke Palmer. 117 00:04:53,794 --> 00:04:54,753 Lionel: All right, girl! 118 00:04:54,753 --> 00:04:56,338 Here's how it went down 119 00:04:56,338 --> 00:04:58,757 with LaGrange, Georgia's, Philmon Lee. 120 00:04:58,757 --> 00:05:00,926 [ Cheers and applause ] 121 00:05:00,926 --> 00:05:02,802 Philmon: We're in Hawaii. 122 00:05:02,802 --> 00:05:04,679 It's like something out of a movie. 123 00:05:04,679 --> 00:05:05,680 Fore! 124 00:05:05,680 --> 00:05:07,724 I love golfing. 125 00:05:07,724 --> 00:05:09,476 I'm definitely not the best golfer in the world, 126 00:05:09,476 --> 00:05:13,271 but I just love going out there and strike one down the middle. 127 00:05:13,271 --> 00:05:15,106 Back at home, we definitely got some golf courses, 128 00:05:15,106 --> 00:05:16,858 but this place is amazing. 129 00:05:16,858 --> 00:05:18,026 Let's go. 130 00:05:18,026 --> 00:05:20,529 So it's awesome to be here. 131 00:05:20,529 --> 00:05:22,531 Hey! Nice to meet you, Philmon. Hello. How you doing? 132 00:05:22,531 --> 00:05:24,491 Philmon: It was amazing seeing Keke and Brad. 133 00:05:24,491 --> 00:05:26,117 They were super-cool. 134 00:05:26,117 --> 00:05:27,077 I'm excited to hear what you're gonna be singing. 135 00:05:27,077 --> 00:05:28,828 I know you're very soulful. 136 00:05:28,828 --> 00:05:30,413 So what's the song choice today? 137 00:05:30,413 --> 00:05:31,706 It's "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey. 138 00:05:31,706 --> 00:05:33,625 Fabulous. That's cool. 139 00:05:33,625 --> 00:05:36,253 ♪ Just a small-town girl ♪ 140 00:05:36,253 --> 00:05:37,796 Philmon: My journey so far, each round, 141 00:05:37,796 --> 00:05:39,631 I've gotten more nervous and nervous 142 00:05:39,631 --> 00:05:41,007 'cause I'm chasing my dreams. 143 00:05:41,007 --> 00:05:42,384 My knees are shaking, dude. 144 00:05:42,384 --> 00:05:43,510 Man: How are you holding up? 145 00:05:43,510 --> 00:05:45,887 ♪♪ 146 00:05:45,887 --> 00:05:47,681 What would you say is the main thing 147 00:05:47,681 --> 00:05:49,140 that makes you nervous? Just trying to be perfect. 148 00:05:49,140 --> 00:05:50,559 I'm a huge critic on myself, so... 149 00:05:50,559 --> 00:05:52,811 I can relate. 150 00:05:52,811 --> 00:05:54,187 I mean, I'm in the top 20 of "American Idol." 151 00:05:54,187 --> 00:05:55,605 From LaGrange, Georgia, a small town -- 152 00:05:55,605 --> 00:05:57,274 It's just amazing. 153 00:05:57,274 --> 00:05:58,942 I think my family thinks the same way. 154 00:05:58,942 --> 00:06:00,443 Oh, damn. 155 00:06:00,443 --> 00:06:04,322 ♪♪ 156 00:06:04,322 --> 00:06:06,324 I think my family thinks the same way. 157 00:06:06,324 --> 00:06:09,286 So hopefully I get to go even further. 158 00:06:09,286 --> 00:06:11,079 I haven't been told no yet, but... 159 00:06:11,079 --> 00:06:14,165 I can't talk right now. I can't even breathe. 160 00:06:14,165 --> 00:06:16,167 Keke: The nerve stuff, you take that energy 161 00:06:16,167 --> 00:06:17,752 and you let it be a part of the performance. 162 00:06:17,752 --> 00:06:19,796 It's kind of like a trick that you could do with your mind. 163 00:06:19,796 --> 00:06:22,215 Brad: The jitters when you're getting up on that stage -- 164 00:06:22,215 --> 00:06:25,510 I think the hardest part of the song is the first part. Yes! 165 00:06:25,510 --> 00:06:27,679 Like, the second part's give it all you got, you know? 166 00:06:27,679 --> 00:06:29,347 And you do that. 167 00:06:29,347 --> 00:06:31,099 Let me hear that first verse again. 168 00:06:31,099 --> 00:06:33,560 ♪ Living in a lonely world ♪ 169 00:06:33,560 --> 00:06:35,812 That's the note -- "lonely." 170 00:06:35,812 --> 00:06:38,189 Those first few falsetto notes are just the ones... Mm-hmm. 171 00:06:38,189 --> 00:06:39,524 ...to not get tripped up on. Yes. 172 00:06:39,524 --> 00:06:41,568 'Cause then everybody breathes easy. 173 00:06:41,568 --> 00:06:44,404 I think if Philmon hits those notes in the beginning, 174 00:06:44,404 --> 00:06:46,114 he's got a real chance of going on. 175 00:06:46,114 --> 00:06:48,867 Philmon: It's just a big stage. 176 00:06:48,867 --> 00:06:51,995 I just want to make sure my family's proud. 177 00:06:51,995 --> 00:06:53,496 It would just mean the world to keep going. 178 00:06:53,496 --> 00:06:55,290 I want to keep singing for everybody. 179 00:06:55,290 --> 00:06:58,293 [ Cheers and applause ] 180 00:07:02,172 --> 00:07:05,967 ♪ Just a small-town girl ♪ 181 00:07:05,967 --> 00:07:09,346 ♪ Living in a lonely world ♪ 182 00:07:09,346 --> 00:07:11,014 Lionel: Come on, sing it now. 183 00:07:11,014 --> 00:07:13,683 ♪ She took the midnight train ♪ 184 00:07:13,683 --> 00:07:16,603 ♪ Going anywhere ♪ 185 00:07:16,603 --> 00:07:19,230 [ Cheers and applause ] 186 00:07:19,230 --> 00:07:23,068 ♪ Just a city boy ♪ 187 00:07:23,068 --> 00:07:26,029 ♪ Born and raised in South Detroit ♪ 188 00:07:28,198 --> 00:07:30,617 ♪ He took the midnight train ♪ 189 00:07:30,617 --> 00:07:34,579 ♪ Going anywhere ♪ 190 00:07:35,705 --> 00:07:40,043 ♪ A singer in a smoky room ♪ 191 00:07:40,043 --> 00:07:42,128 ♪ The smell of wine and cheap perfume ♪ 192 00:07:42,128 --> 00:07:43,880 Come on now! 193 00:07:43,880 --> 00:07:46,800 ♪ For a smile, they can share the night ♪ 194 00:07:46,800 --> 00:07:51,012 ♪ It goes on and on and on ♪ 195 00:07:51,012 --> 00:07:55,975 ♪ Strangers waiting ♪ 196 00:07:55,975 --> 00:07:59,312 ♪ Up and down the boulevard ♪ 197 00:07:59,312 --> 00:08:05,694 ♪ Shadows searching in the night ♪ 198 00:08:05,694 --> 00:08:07,195 [ Audience clapping rhythmically ] 199 00:08:07,195 --> 00:08:12,742 ♪ Streetlight people ♪ 200 00:08:12,742 --> 00:08:15,537 ♪ Living just to find emotion ♪ 201 00:08:15,537 --> 00:08:23,878 ♪ Hiding somewhere in the night ♪ 202 00:08:23,878 --> 00:08:28,925 ♪ Don't stop believin' ♪ 203 00:08:28,925 --> 00:08:31,928 ♪ Hold on to that feeling ♪ 204 00:08:31,928 --> 00:08:40,102 ♪ Streetlight people ♪ 205 00:08:40,102 --> 00:08:45,025 ♪ Don't stop believin' ♪ 206 00:08:45,025 --> 00:08:47,902 ♪ Hold on to that feeling ♪ 207 00:08:47,902 --> 00:08:56,327 ♪ Streetlight people ♪ 208 00:08:56,327 --> 00:09:01,750 ♪ Don't stop believin' ♪ 209 00:09:01,750 --> 00:09:07,797 ♪ Hold on to that feeling ♪ 210 00:09:07,797 --> 00:09:10,633 [ Music ends, cheers and applause ] 211 00:09:10,633 --> 00:09:13,344 There you go. 212 00:09:13,344 --> 00:09:14,971 Philmon kicking off the show. Way to go, buddy. 213 00:09:14,971 --> 00:09:16,639 Thank you, sir. 214 00:09:16,639 --> 00:09:18,308 How'd it feel to kick everything off tonight? 215 00:09:18,308 --> 00:09:20,643 I'm glad I got it out of the way. 216 00:09:20,643 --> 00:09:22,937 Now I can enjoy the rest of the day. 217 00:09:22,937 --> 00:09:24,856 By the way, your hair does not move. 218 00:09:24,856 --> 00:09:26,357 It did not move that entire performance. 219 00:09:26,357 --> 00:09:28,151 My mom will have to give you the secret. 220 00:09:28,151 --> 00:09:30,111 Some type of hair spray. 221 00:09:30,111 --> 00:09:32,322 The thing just does not move, so... 222 00:09:32,322 --> 00:09:33,740 I'm available one minute 223 00:09:33,740 --> 00:09:36,034 after the show is over for that tip. 224 00:09:36,034 --> 00:09:37,577 Let's go to the judges. I got you. 225 00:09:37,577 --> 00:09:40,830 All right, so at the beginning, I said, 226 00:09:40,830 --> 00:09:42,957 "Please don't let this song intimidate you." 227 00:09:42,957 --> 00:09:44,501 You stepped up. 228 00:09:44,501 --> 00:09:46,753 The first half, I was a little scared for you. 229 00:09:46,753 --> 00:09:50,632 And then you leaned in to it. You did a great job, man. 230 00:09:50,632 --> 00:09:52,634 Thank you so much, Mr. Lionel. 231 00:09:52,634 --> 00:09:54,260 [ Cheers and applause ] 232 00:09:54,260 --> 00:09:57,138 Philmon, I was very nervous for a second, 233 00:09:57,138 --> 00:09:59,641 but when I seen you take that mic off that stand, 234 00:09:59,641 --> 00:10:00,850 you started walking, 235 00:10:00,850 --> 00:10:03,019 getting a little swag to your step, 236 00:10:03,019 --> 00:10:06,272 the vocals were hitting every note they needed to hit. 237 00:10:06,272 --> 00:10:07,899 Excellent job. I'm so proud of you. 238 00:10:07,899 --> 00:10:10,193 Thank you so much, Keke. I'm so proud of you. Seriously. 239 00:10:10,193 --> 00:10:13,321 I love that you made it your own. 240 00:10:13,321 --> 00:10:15,365 I mean, everybody knows this song. 241 00:10:15,365 --> 00:10:17,951 It's been done in, like, every karaoke setting 242 00:10:17,951 --> 00:10:20,245 on planet Earth. So true. 243 00:10:20,245 --> 00:10:22,831 But you took it and you put your own spin on it. 244 00:10:22,831 --> 00:10:25,208 If there's one thing that I could tell you to do 245 00:10:25,208 --> 00:10:27,710 a little bit more is just relax. 246 00:10:27,710 --> 00:10:29,629 I kind of felt your brain working a little bit, 247 00:10:29,629 --> 00:10:31,005 and that's not a bad thing, 'cause, you know, 248 00:10:31,005 --> 00:10:33,383 this is a big deal! 249 00:10:33,383 --> 00:10:35,301 But just get into it and try to shut your brain off. 250 00:10:35,301 --> 00:10:36,928 I know it's hard, but try. 251 00:10:36,928 --> 00:10:38,012 Thank you so much. 252 00:10:38,012 --> 00:10:39,556 [ Cheers and applause ] 253 00:10:39,556 --> 00:10:41,015 Man, vocals. 254 00:10:41,015 --> 00:10:43,601 You don't need to worry about vocals. 255 00:10:43,601 --> 00:10:46,980 But now channel that inner, like, tiger, that warrior. 256 00:10:46,980 --> 00:10:49,440 You know, if you could just amp 257 00:10:49,440 --> 00:10:51,401 your performance energy up a little bit, man, 258 00:10:51,401 --> 00:10:53,278 you're gonna surprise yourself. 259 00:10:53,278 --> 00:10:55,071 Thank you, Luke. Thank you. 260 00:10:55,071 --> 00:10:56,739 [ Cheers and applause ] 261 00:10:56,739 --> 00:10:58,992 So relax a little bit. 262 00:10:58,992 --> 00:11:01,703 It is Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, 263 00:11:01,703 --> 00:11:04,330 if you want to start relaxing right there. 264 00:11:04,330 --> 00:11:06,499 Philmon Lee, everybody! Philmon Lee! 265 00:11:06,499 --> 00:11:08,418 If you believe in him, 266 00:11:08,418 --> 00:11:10,670 vote for him right now online or via text. 267 00:11:10,670 --> 00:11:13,298 You can also visit our "American Idol" account on Facebook, 268 00:11:13,298 --> 00:11:15,633 Instagram, or TikTok and comment below 269 00:11:15,633 --> 00:11:18,219 tonight's official voting post with his first name. 270 00:11:18,219 --> 00:11:20,096 Voting will remain open until 6:00 a.m. 271 00:11:20,096 --> 00:11:22,265 Eastern Time tomorrow. Now -- You can head out. 272 00:11:22,265 --> 00:11:23,892 Philmon Lee, thank you, buddy. 273 00:11:23,892 --> 00:11:26,519 [ Cheers and applause ] 274 00:11:26,519 --> 00:11:28,605 The party on the beach is just getting started. 275 00:11:28,605 --> 00:11:30,607 Much more music on the way. 276 00:11:30,607 --> 00:11:34,569 Rae wants to earn your respect when "Idol" returns. 277 00:11:34,569 --> 00:11:36,362 Do not move. We'll be right back. 278 00:11:36,362 --> 00:11:37,864 [ Cheers and applause ] 279 00:11:37,864 --> 00:11:40,867 -You nailed it. -That was so good. 280 00:11:40,867 --> 00:11:42,660 I'm proud of you, son. 281 00:11:42,660 --> 00:11:45,455 ♪♪ 282 00:11:49,834 --> 00:11:51,753 Ryan: Welcome back to the show. 283 00:11:51,753 --> 00:11:53,880 The journey for our finalists to this incredible stage 284 00:11:53,880 --> 00:11:55,298 has been an emotional one, 285 00:11:55,298 --> 00:11:58,218 especially for Maryland native Rae. 286 00:11:58,218 --> 00:11:59,469 Here's her time with Brad Paisley 287 00:11:59,469 --> 00:12:00,553 and Keke Palmer. 288 00:12:04,390 --> 00:12:05,767 Rae: Hi! Hi, Rae. 289 00:12:05,767 --> 00:12:06,935 Brad: Hey, Rae. Hi, guys. 290 00:12:06,935 --> 00:12:10,605 Keke is my girl. I love her. 291 00:12:10,605 --> 00:12:12,732 Nice to meet you. I love you so much. 292 00:12:12,732 --> 00:12:15,485 Keke is just unapologetically herself. 293 00:12:15,485 --> 00:12:17,320 And I just want to be just like that. 294 00:12:17,320 --> 00:12:18,988 I'm singing "Respect" by Aretha Franklin. 295 00:12:18,988 --> 00:12:21,199 Oh! R-E-S-P-E-C-T. "Respect." Yeah, that's... 296 00:12:21,199 --> 00:12:23,368 So what makes you say Aretha? 297 00:12:23,368 --> 00:12:25,328 I grew up on Aretha. 298 00:12:25,328 --> 00:12:27,580 My mom just always played Aretha everywhere. 299 00:12:27,580 --> 00:12:29,123 And she just told me, like, 300 00:12:29,123 --> 00:12:30,333 "You're gonna command the stage like her. 301 00:12:30,333 --> 00:12:32,794 You're going to command the stage." 302 00:12:32,794 --> 00:12:34,921 ♪ R-E-S-P-E-C-T ♪ 303 00:12:34,921 --> 00:12:36,923 ♪ Find out what it means to me ♪ 304 00:12:36,923 --> 00:12:39,133 So let's talk about what you're gonna do onstage. 305 00:12:39,133 --> 00:12:40,760 I don't have any choreography, 306 00:12:40,760 --> 00:12:42,720 and I do want to have, like, something in mind. 307 00:12:42,720 --> 00:12:46,391 I normally just kind of wing it, but, like, I don't know. 308 00:12:46,391 --> 00:12:48,935 All the other rounds have been super-emotional and I'm crying. 309 00:12:48,935 --> 00:12:51,604 So now I'm having fun 310 00:12:51,604 --> 00:12:54,148 and I think that's what I'm excited for. 311 00:12:54,148 --> 00:12:55,775 It's just markers. Like... Yeah. 312 00:12:55,775 --> 00:12:58,528 ...by this point of the song, I'm gonna go to the right. 313 00:12:58,528 --> 00:13:01,155 By this point of the song, I'm gonna go to the left. 314 00:13:01,155 --> 00:13:03,825 All it would take is one of those notes this way... Mm-hmm. 315 00:13:03,825 --> 00:13:07,370 ...or this way, and I think that audience will go crazy. Yes. 316 00:13:07,370 --> 00:13:10,957 [ Vocalizing ] 317 00:13:10,957 --> 00:13:12,792 Well done! Yeah! 318 00:13:12,792 --> 00:13:14,544 Well done! Fantastic. 319 00:13:14,544 --> 00:13:16,546 It seemed like you had such ease with it. 320 00:13:16,546 --> 00:13:19,632 Yeah. It's just, the dynamics are so right. 321 00:13:19,632 --> 00:13:21,509 Thank you. I love that you gave us an array 322 00:13:21,509 --> 00:13:23,594 of what your vocals could do in this song. 323 00:13:23,594 --> 00:13:24,762 Keke loved my dynamics? 324 00:13:24,762 --> 00:13:25,930 Okay. Yeah. 325 00:13:25,930 --> 00:13:28,474 Wow. Like, life made. 326 00:13:28,474 --> 00:13:30,435 I'm, like, already -- I've been, like, crying. 327 00:13:30,435 --> 00:13:32,395 [ Chuckles ] 328 00:13:32,395 --> 00:13:33,938 Being able to sing this in front of you is, like... 329 00:13:33,938 --> 00:13:35,606 Oh, my gosh! 330 00:13:35,606 --> 00:13:37,400 Like, I feel like I manifested this moment. 331 00:13:37,400 --> 00:13:39,360 Oh, my gosh! 332 00:13:39,360 --> 00:13:45,992 ♪♪ 333 00:13:45,992 --> 00:13:47,952 The song means so much to me. 334 00:13:47,952 --> 00:13:50,455 Why I'm singing it means so much to me. 335 00:13:50,455 --> 00:13:52,790 And I feel like this is just a dream come true. 336 00:13:52,790 --> 00:13:55,043 [ Cheers and applause ] 337 00:13:56,544 --> 00:13:59,672 ♪ What you want ♪ 338 00:13:59,672 --> 00:14:03,634 ♪ Baby, I got it ♪ 339 00:14:03,634 --> 00:14:05,303 ♪ What you need ♪ 340 00:14:05,303 --> 00:14:09,891 ♪ Yeah, do you know I got it? ♪ 341 00:14:09,891 --> 00:14:14,353 ♪ All I'm asking ♪ 342 00:14:14,353 --> 00:14:18,733 ♪ Is foooor ♪ 343 00:14:19,859 --> 00:14:21,194 ♪ A little respect ♪ 344 00:14:21,194 --> 00:14:22,445 ♪ Just a little bit ♪ 345 00:14:22,445 --> 00:14:23,488 Hey! 346 00:14:23,488 --> 00:14:24,739 ♪ Just a little bit ♪ 347 00:14:24,739 --> 00:14:25,823 ♪ I said, a little respect now ♪ 348 00:14:25,823 --> 00:14:26,657 ♪ Just a little bit ♪ 349 00:14:26,657 --> 00:14:28,701 ♪ Hey, yeah ♪ 350 00:14:28,701 --> 00:14:30,119 ♪ Ooh ♪ 351 00:14:30,119 --> 00:14:31,537 ♪ I ain't gonna do you wrong ♪ 352 00:14:31,537 --> 00:14:33,581 ♪ Ooh ♪ ♪ While you're gone ♪ 353 00:14:33,581 --> 00:14:35,500 ♪ Ooh ♪ ♪ I ain't gonna do you wrong ♪ 354 00:14:35,500 --> 00:14:37,960 ♪ Ooh ♪ ♪ 'Cause I don't want to ♪ 355 00:14:37,960 --> 00:14:39,337 ♪ All I'm asking ♪ 356 00:14:39,337 --> 00:14:41,297 ♪ Ooh ♪ 357 00:14:41,297 --> 00:14:43,382 ♪ Is for a little respect when you come home ♪ 358 00:14:43,382 --> 00:14:45,301 ♪ Just a little bit ♪ ♪ Hey, baby ♪ 359 00:14:45,301 --> 00:14:46,344 ♪ Just a little bit ♪ ♪ When you get home ♪ 360 00:14:46,344 --> 00:14:47,887 ♪ Just a little bit ♪ 361 00:14:47,887 --> 00:14:48,971 ♪ Listen, now ♪ 362 00:14:48,971 --> 00:14:49,847 ♪ Just a little bit ♪ 363 00:14:49,847 --> 00:14:52,266 ♪ R-E-S-P-E-C-T ♪ 364 00:14:52,266 --> 00:14:54,018 ♪ Find out what it means to me ♪ 365 00:14:54,018 --> 00:14:56,354 ♪ R-E-S-P-E-C-T ♪ 366 00:14:56,354 --> 00:14:58,147 ♪ Take care, TCB ♪ 367 00:14:58,147 --> 00:15:02,193 ♪ Ohh, a little respect now ♪ 368 00:15:02,193 --> 00:15:03,694 [ Vocalizing ] 369 00:15:03,694 --> 00:15:05,071 ♪ Just a little bit ♪ 370 00:15:05,071 --> 00:15:06,572 ♪ Just a little bit ♪ 371 00:15:06,572 --> 00:15:08,950 ♪ Ooh, your kisses ♪ 372 00:15:08,950 --> 00:15:11,160 ♪ Ooh ♪ ♪ Are sweeter than honey ♪ 373 00:15:11,160 --> 00:15:12,870 ♪ Ooh ♪ And guess what? 374 00:15:12,870 --> 00:15:14,914 ♪ So is my money ♪ 375 00:15:14,914 --> 00:15:16,707 ♪ Ooh ♪ 376 00:15:16,707 --> 00:15:19,335 ♪ And all I want you to do for me is to ♪ 377 00:15:19,335 --> 00:15:21,712 ♪ Give it to me when I get ♪ 378 00:15:21,712 --> 00:15:24,382 ♪ Ho, ho, home ♪ 379 00:15:24,382 --> 00:15:26,342 ♪ Just a little bit ♪ ♪ Yeah ♪ 380 00:15:26,342 --> 00:15:28,177 ♪ Just a little bit ♪ 381 00:15:28,177 --> 00:15:30,096 ♪ Whoo ♪ 382 00:15:30,096 --> 00:15:31,973 ♪ Find out what it means to me ♪ 383 00:15:31,973 --> 00:15:34,434 ♪ R-E-S-P-E-C-T ♪ 384 00:15:34,434 --> 00:15:37,603 ♪ Take care, TCB ♪ 385 00:15:37,603 --> 00:15:39,772 [ Cheers and applause ] 386 00:15:39,772 --> 00:15:46,904 ♪ Yeah ♪ 387 00:15:46,904 --> 00:15:48,739 ♪ Yeah ♪ 388 00:15:48,739 --> 00:15:52,034 ♪ Whoa-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh ♪ 389 00:15:52,034 --> 00:15:54,787 [ Music ends, cheers and applause ] 390 00:15:54,787 --> 00:15:58,166 Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! 391 00:15:58,166 --> 00:16:00,334 Well, all right. 392 00:16:00,334 --> 00:16:02,587 Some Aretha there. 393 00:16:02,587 --> 00:16:05,214 She's a blueprint artist for you, huh? Whoo! 394 00:16:05,214 --> 00:16:07,091 Oh, yeah. She is. 395 00:16:07,091 --> 00:16:09,427 Somebody needs to ring the fire alarm 396 00:16:09,427 --> 00:16:11,888 because you just set the whole show on fire. 397 00:16:11,888 --> 00:16:13,306 [ Cheers and applause ] 398 00:16:13,306 --> 00:16:16,309 Girl, I'm not playing. You were singing down. 399 00:16:16,309 --> 00:16:18,686 I even heard a little talking, personality throughout. 400 00:16:18,686 --> 00:16:20,479 When you hit that move at the end, 401 00:16:20,479 --> 00:16:22,315 I mean, it was just -- The performance was fabulous 402 00:16:22,315 --> 00:16:24,150 from top to bottom. 403 00:16:24,150 --> 00:16:25,568 You gave us stage presence, you gave us the outfit. 404 00:16:25,568 --> 00:16:26,736 I mean, it's giving Mary J. Blige! 405 00:16:26,736 --> 00:16:29,197 Ah, whoa, whoa! 406 00:16:29,197 --> 00:16:30,698 Whoa, whoa! 407 00:16:30,698 --> 00:16:33,075 I just live, mama. Whoa! Whoa! 408 00:16:33,075 --> 00:16:35,870 So we've known you for a bit. 409 00:16:35,870 --> 00:16:39,624 And we've been in these, like, much more subdued situations. 410 00:16:39,624 --> 00:16:42,585 I feel like this was the missing ingredient. 411 00:16:42,585 --> 00:16:44,629 We always knew you could sing, 412 00:16:44,629 --> 00:16:47,507 but you can entertain. Like... There you go! 413 00:16:47,507 --> 00:16:50,426 ...you were having fun with it. There! There! 414 00:16:50,426 --> 00:16:52,637 You completely made it your own. 415 00:16:52,637 --> 00:16:55,056 You weren't trying to copy anybody. There you go. 416 00:16:55,056 --> 00:16:57,350 You did you. You rearranged the song. Phew! 417 00:16:57,350 --> 00:17:00,102 They had fun. You had fun. We had fun. 418 00:17:00,102 --> 00:17:01,896 That was amazing. 419 00:17:01,896 --> 00:17:03,231 Thank you so much. 420 00:17:03,231 --> 00:17:05,107 Girl, I can't even. That was good. 421 00:17:05,107 --> 00:17:07,108 Whoa. That was Aretha Rae, y'all. 422 00:17:07,108 --> 00:17:08,486 I mean, I'm just telling you. 423 00:17:08,486 --> 00:17:10,863 I don't know what vitamin pill you took... 424 00:17:10,863 --> 00:17:12,323 [ Laughter ] 425 00:17:12,323 --> 00:17:14,909 ...but this event, you have to surprise us. 426 00:17:14,909 --> 00:17:16,493 You pulled it out and give it us. 427 00:17:16,493 --> 00:17:18,037 That was amazing. I love it. 428 00:17:18,037 --> 00:17:19,747 Thank you so much. 429 00:17:19,747 --> 00:17:21,874 You got my respect. 430 00:17:21,874 --> 00:17:23,501 Whoo! 431 00:17:23,501 --> 00:17:26,337 And you're one of our best singers, 432 00:17:26,337 --> 00:17:28,089 if not the best singer. 433 00:17:28,089 --> 00:17:30,675 And way to come out and work the crowd. 434 00:17:30,675 --> 00:17:31,968 [ Cheers and applause ] 435 00:17:31,968 --> 00:17:33,386 That didn't get lost on you. 436 00:17:33,386 --> 00:17:36,180 Whoo! Whoo! 437 00:17:36,180 --> 00:17:37,723 Well, look at me dropping nuggets. 438 00:17:37,723 --> 00:17:38,975 [ Laughter ] 439 00:17:38,975 --> 00:17:40,559 Of wisdom, I think. 440 00:17:40,559 --> 00:17:42,562 Anyway, I just loved the whole performance. 441 00:17:42,562 --> 00:17:45,231 It was comfortable. You were entertaining. 442 00:17:45,231 --> 00:17:47,316 Make sure you get America voting for you. 443 00:17:47,316 --> 00:17:49,110 There you go. Right answer. Keke: Yes! 444 00:17:49,110 --> 00:17:51,153 [ Cheers and applause ] 445 00:17:51,153 --> 00:17:54,073 I don't know what more you could ask for from the panel. 446 00:17:54,073 --> 00:17:55,950 That's how you dream of it. 447 00:17:55,950 --> 00:17:58,160 Vote for Rae right now via social media -- 448 00:17:58,160 --> 00:18:00,121 on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. 449 00:18:00,121 --> 00:18:02,206 You can also find all the voting details. 450 00:18:02,206 --> 00:18:04,292 And vote online at americanidol.com. 451 00:18:04,292 --> 00:18:06,252 Rae, America! Thank you very much. 452 00:18:06,252 --> 00:18:07,837 Great job. 453 00:18:07,837 --> 00:18:12,008 [ Cheers and applause ] 454 00:18:12,008 --> 00:18:14,093 Now, the music continues next 455 00:18:14,093 --> 00:18:17,430 when Lucas Leon takes on a huge Tim McGraw hit. 456 00:18:17,430 --> 00:18:20,600 Plus, Jordan McCullough sings for your votes 457 00:18:20,600 --> 00:18:23,394 for the first time right here from Disney's Aulani Resort. 458 00:18:23,394 --> 00:18:26,022 We'll be right back on "Idol." 459 00:18:26,022 --> 00:18:27,815 Jamie: I love you so much. 460 00:18:27,815 --> 00:18:30,443 ♪♪ 461 00:18:30,443 --> 00:18:32,236 [ Laughs ] 462 00:18:37,825 --> 00:18:41,203 Back with you on "Idol." We hope you're enjoying 463 00:18:41,203 --> 00:18:42,788 the newest way to show your love for the hopefuls this season. 464 00:18:42,788 --> 00:18:44,790 I'm talking about the social voting. 465 00:18:44,790 --> 00:18:47,418 Look for "American Idol" on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok 466 00:18:47,418 --> 00:18:50,963 and find tonight's official pinned voting post. 467 00:18:50,963 --> 00:18:53,090 Comment the first name of who you want to vote for. 468 00:18:53,090 --> 00:18:55,092 You can comment with one name at a time 469 00:18:55,092 --> 00:18:57,678 and up to 10 times per finalist on each one of those platforms. 470 00:18:57,678 --> 00:19:00,139 Now let's check out Lucas Leon's mentor moment 471 00:19:00,139 --> 00:19:01,807 with Brad and Keke. 472 00:19:01,807 --> 00:19:04,477 [ Cheers and applause ] 473 00:19:04,477 --> 00:19:05,519 Lucas: I'm very excited to be able to share 474 00:19:05,519 --> 00:19:07,688 this experience with my parents. 475 00:19:07,688 --> 00:19:10,566 A vacation in Hawaii doesn't come around every so often. 476 00:19:10,566 --> 00:19:13,235 For them to be able to see all my hard work kind of pay off, 477 00:19:13,235 --> 00:19:15,363 it feels great. 478 00:19:15,363 --> 00:19:17,531 I'm from Gallatin, Tennessee, and hometown support 479 00:19:17,531 --> 00:19:19,075 has been awesome. 480 00:19:19,075 --> 00:19:20,743 You perform all around town. 481 00:19:20,743 --> 00:19:22,828 How does that happen with you being in high school? 482 00:19:22,828 --> 00:19:24,413 Oh, it's just fun. 483 00:19:24,413 --> 00:19:26,499 Teachers and students and my buddies, 484 00:19:26,499 --> 00:19:27,708 and they all come out to shows and all of that. 485 00:19:27,708 --> 00:19:29,669 Oh, my gosh! 486 00:19:29,669 --> 00:19:32,129 And I do play one of your songs at almost every gig. 487 00:19:32,129 --> 00:19:33,130 Oh, really? 488 00:19:33,130 --> 00:19:35,257 I'm a massive Brad Paisley fan. 489 00:19:35,257 --> 00:19:39,679 Both: ♪ Well, I'm gonna miss her ♪ 490 00:19:39,679 --> 00:19:41,138 I play the farmers' market a lot in Nashville. 491 00:19:41,138 --> 00:19:42,932 Yeah, yeah. It gets the tips. 492 00:19:42,932 --> 00:19:46,394 Leon: I'm a big fan of Brad just 'cause of his guitar playing, 493 00:19:46,394 --> 00:19:47,687 his singing, his songwriting, and his stage presence, 494 00:19:47,687 --> 00:19:49,563 everything about him. 495 00:19:49,563 --> 00:19:51,816 I'm sure I'll be on the Opry in the next couple months. 496 00:19:51,816 --> 00:19:53,317 Maybe you can come to that 497 00:19:53,317 --> 00:19:55,277 and then we can walk around backstage. 498 00:19:55,277 --> 00:19:56,946 That would be awesome. Thank you so much. 499 00:19:56,946 --> 00:19:58,489 So what song are you doing today? 500 00:19:58,489 --> 00:20:00,241 I'm gonna be doing "Just to See You Smile." 501 00:20:00,241 --> 00:20:02,034 It's one of my favorite songs ever written. 502 00:20:02,034 --> 00:20:06,288 ♪ Just to see you smile ♪ 503 00:20:06,288 --> 00:20:08,082 ♪ I'd do anything ♪ 504 00:20:08,082 --> 00:20:11,252 You effortlessly sort of get lost in the song 505 00:20:11,252 --> 00:20:13,337 and then acknowledge there's an audience. 506 00:20:13,337 --> 00:20:15,381 I don't know if you were giving him the eye 507 00:20:15,381 --> 00:20:17,675 you were giving me, but I was loving the eye. 508 00:20:17,675 --> 00:20:21,512 It's a very heartfelt interpretation of Tim's thing. 509 00:20:21,512 --> 00:20:23,013 It doesn't sound like Tim, and it shouldn't. 510 00:20:23,013 --> 00:20:24,515 It sounds like you. 511 00:20:24,515 --> 00:20:26,350 And that's hard to do. 512 00:20:26,350 --> 00:20:27,643 Differentiating yourself is the name of the game 513 00:20:27,643 --> 00:20:29,061 on a show like this, isn't it? 514 00:20:29,061 --> 00:20:30,479 It really is. Absolutely. 515 00:20:30,479 --> 00:20:31,731 You know, they say, "Don't meet your heroes," 516 00:20:31,731 --> 00:20:33,899 but I'm really glad I met Brad. 517 00:20:33,899 --> 00:20:36,610 So I'm hoping that I can take his advice with me on the stage. 518 00:20:36,610 --> 00:20:38,738 [ Cheers and applause ] 519 00:20:39,613 --> 00:20:41,741 ♪♪ 520 00:20:41,741 --> 00:20:46,954 ♪ You always had an eye for things that glittered ♪ 521 00:20:46,954 --> 00:20:50,291 ♪ And I was far from being made of gold ♪ 522 00:20:50,291 --> 00:20:52,460 [ Audience clapping rhythmically ] 523 00:20:52,460 --> 00:20:56,922 ♪ I don't know how, but I scraped up the money ♪ 524 00:20:56,922 --> 00:21:00,551 ♪ I just could never could quite tell you no ♪ 525 00:21:02,386 --> 00:21:07,475 ♪ Just like when you were leaving Amarillo ♪ 526 00:21:07,475 --> 00:21:10,644 ♪ And taking that new job in Tennessee ♪ 527 00:21:12,771 --> 00:21:17,526 ♪ And I quit mine so we could be together ♪ 528 00:21:17,526 --> 00:21:20,988 ♪ And I can't forget the way you looked at me ♪ 529 00:21:22,531 --> 00:21:26,702 ♪ But just to see you smile ♪ 530 00:21:26,702 --> 00:21:29,330 ♪ I'd do anything ♪ 531 00:21:29,330 --> 00:21:32,124 ♪ That you wanted me to ♪ 532 00:21:32,124 --> 00:21:36,212 ♪ When all is said and done ♪ 533 00:21:36,212 --> 00:21:39,006 ♪ I'd never count the cost ♪ 534 00:21:39,006 --> 00:21:41,717 ♪ It's worth all that's lost ♪ 535 00:21:44,011 --> 00:21:46,013 ♪ Just to see you smile ♪ 536 00:21:47,765 --> 00:21:52,853 ♪ Yeah, yesterday I knew just what you wanted ♪ 537 00:21:52,853 --> 00:21:56,315 ♪ When you came walking up to me with him ♪ 538 00:21:57,691 --> 00:22:02,780 ♪ And I told you that I was happy for you ♪ 539 00:22:02,780 --> 00:22:07,910 ♪ And given the chance, I'd lie again ♪ 540 00:22:07,910 --> 00:22:11,872 ♪ Just to see you smile ♪ 541 00:22:11,872 --> 00:22:14,667 ♪ I'd do anything ♪ 542 00:22:14,667 --> 00:22:17,878 ♪ That you wanted me to ♪ 543 00:22:17,878 --> 00:22:21,840 ♪ When all is said and done ♪ 544 00:22:21,840 --> 00:22:24,677 ♪ I'd never count the cost ♪ 545 00:22:24,677 --> 00:22:27,596 ♪ It's worth all that's lost ♪ 546 00:22:29,473 --> 00:22:34,645 ♪ Just to see you smile ♪ 547 00:22:34,645 --> 00:22:37,064 [ Cheers and applause ] 548 00:22:37,064 --> 00:22:40,568 ♪ Just to see you smile ♪ 549 00:22:40,568 --> 00:22:42,778 Ryan: Yeah! 550 00:22:42,778 --> 00:22:44,530 [ Music ends, cheers and applause ] 551 00:22:44,530 --> 00:22:46,240 Lionel: Yeah. 552 00:22:46,240 --> 00:22:49,368 [ Cheers and applause continues ] 553 00:22:49,368 --> 00:22:51,078 Lovely. Lovely. 554 00:22:51,078 --> 00:22:53,455 It was lovely. It was lovely. 555 00:22:53,455 --> 00:22:55,583 Lionel: You know, you made that so comfortable. 556 00:22:55,583 --> 00:22:57,001 Yes. 557 00:22:57,001 --> 00:22:59,837 I almost forgot that you were a contestant. 558 00:22:59,837 --> 00:23:02,006 That's what you want. You want comfort. 559 00:23:02,006 --> 00:23:03,465 You want people to understand 560 00:23:03,465 --> 00:23:06,885 that this is what you do naturally. 561 00:23:06,885 --> 00:23:08,554 And what you just performed there was about as natural 562 00:23:08,554 --> 00:23:10,139 as you're ever gonna get. 563 00:23:10,139 --> 00:23:12,141 It was fantastic. Thank you, thank you. 564 00:23:13,267 --> 00:23:15,978 I agree with everything that Lionel said 565 00:23:15,978 --> 00:23:18,063 because you literally transported us into your world. 566 00:23:18,063 --> 00:23:19,690 I felt like I was at a beach club, 567 00:23:19,690 --> 00:23:21,483 I was at a festival. 568 00:23:21,483 --> 00:23:22,776 You know, I haven't been in love in ages. 569 00:23:22,776 --> 00:23:24,486 I'm single as a Pringle, 570 00:23:24,486 --> 00:23:27,865 and I felt romantic because you set the tone. 571 00:23:27,865 --> 00:23:30,159 You were making me smile. I mean, I just loved it. 572 00:23:30,159 --> 00:23:32,703 You are very much you. And you did a fabulous job. 573 00:23:32,703 --> 00:23:34,455 Thank you so much. 574 00:23:34,455 --> 00:23:37,291 "Single as a Pringle." 575 00:23:37,291 --> 00:23:39,543 Your voice is so -- It is powerful. 576 00:23:39,543 --> 00:23:41,962 It is beautiful. 577 00:23:41,962 --> 00:23:44,089 And there is something really special about the simplicity. 578 00:23:44,089 --> 00:23:46,508 You don't try to oversing. There you go. 579 00:23:46,508 --> 00:23:48,552 You're, like, laid back in the pocket. There you go. 580 00:23:48,552 --> 00:23:51,680 And it's just so easy to listen to you and to watch you. 581 00:23:51,680 --> 00:23:53,390 Thank you so much. I loved it. 582 00:23:53,390 --> 00:23:56,560 Yeah. Ryan: Luke Bryan. 583 00:23:56,560 --> 00:24:00,564 Yeah. Just keep delivering, keep making us feel comfortable, 584 00:24:00,564 --> 00:24:04,026 but also keep adding the pressure and intensity 585 00:24:04,026 --> 00:24:06,654 and pick songs that really pull you outside... Lionel: There you go. 586 00:24:06,654 --> 00:24:08,656 ...of your comfort zone, 587 00:24:08,656 --> 00:24:10,157 but you just keep knocking every performance out of the park. 588 00:24:10,157 --> 00:24:12,159 So great job. Thank you so much. Thank you. 589 00:24:12,159 --> 00:24:13,786 [ Cheers and applause ] 590 00:24:13,786 --> 00:24:15,871 Luke predicted you would make your hometown's 591 00:24:15,871 --> 00:24:17,581 Wikipedia page at some point, right? 592 00:24:17,581 --> 00:24:19,249 Lucas: Yes, sir. [ Laughter ] 593 00:24:19,249 --> 00:24:21,794 Maybe old Lucas Leon... 594 00:24:21,794 --> 00:24:24,421 Maybe. Maybe. ...has got a spot here on the Wikipedia. 595 00:24:24,421 --> 00:24:26,965 So I was just backstage doing my research. 596 00:24:26,965 --> 00:24:29,218 "Gallatin, Tennessee." [ Lionel laughs ] 597 00:24:29,218 --> 00:24:30,678 And look at this. "Lucas Leon, 598 00:24:30,678 --> 00:24:32,262 'American Idol' Season 24 contestant." 599 00:24:32,262 --> 00:24:33,847 Ahh! Hey! 600 00:24:33,847 --> 00:24:35,849 Carrie: Whoo-hoo! [ Applause ] 601 00:24:35,849 --> 00:24:37,643 Lucas Leon. You got to vote for him right now. Yes, sir. 602 00:24:37,643 --> 00:24:39,853 If you want his "Idol" journey to live on, 603 00:24:39,853 --> 00:24:41,605 there's multiple ways to cast your votes. 604 00:24:41,605 --> 00:24:43,982 Head on over to americanidol.com for all the details. 605 00:24:43,982 --> 00:24:46,026 Lucas Leon, everyone. All right, buddy, thank you. 606 00:24:46,026 --> 00:24:47,820 Congrats. Well done. 607 00:24:47,820 --> 00:24:49,989 [ Cheers and applause ] 608 00:24:51,949 --> 00:24:54,118 Next, worship director Jordan McCullough 609 00:24:54,118 --> 00:24:56,787 takes on a U2 crowd-pleaser. 610 00:24:56,787 --> 00:24:59,039 Here's how he impressed Brad and Keke. 611 00:24:59,039 --> 00:25:01,917 ♪♪ 612 00:25:01,917 --> 00:25:03,085 How are you liking Hawaii? 613 00:25:03,085 --> 00:25:04,545 Girl, I'm trying to figure out 614 00:25:04,545 --> 00:25:05,963 how I can stay a little longer. Yes! 615 00:25:05,963 --> 00:25:07,631 'Cause my goodness! The sun is nice. 616 00:25:07,631 --> 00:25:09,466 The water is nice. Goofy! 617 00:25:09,466 --> 00:25:11,176 Jordan: I got to meet Goofy. 618 00:25:11,176 --> 00:25:13,262 I honestly felt like a little kid when I saw him. 619 00:25:13,262 --> 00:25:15,431 [ Laughing ] Oh, my gosh! 620 00:25:15,431 --> 00:25:17,266 How did it go in your last performance? 621 00:25:17,266 --> 00:25:19,435 I came in a little unsure. Jordan. 622 00:25:19,435 --> 00:25:21,395 But it landed me the platinum ticket. 623 00:25:21,395 --> 00:25:24,022 The hopefuls voted for me and it was amazing. 624 00:25:24,022 --> 00:25:25,733 I felt so honored. 625 00:25:25,733 --> 00:25:27,443 I feel like the pressure is on, because I feel like 626 00:25:27,443 --> 00:25:28,736 a lot of people are looking at me to see, 627 00:25:28,736 --> 00:25:30,237 "Okay, how can he follow up?" 628 00:25:30,237 --> 00:25:31,697 So what are you singing today? 629 00:25:31,697 --> 00:25:33,657 Today I'm singing 630 00:25:33,657 --> 00:25:35,075 "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2. Okay. 631 00:25:35,075 --> 00:25:37,244 It's definitely outside of my genre. 632 00:25:37,244 --> 00:25:39,038 I picked this song because it talks about, 633 00:25:39,038 --> 00:25:41,790 "I still haven't found what I'm looking for," 634 00:25:41,790 --> 00:25:44,168 but honestly, as I'm continuing my journey in "American Idol," 635 00:25:44,168 --> 00:25:46,295 I've kind of finally found what I'm looking for. 636 00:25:46,295 --> 00:25:47,838 I'm finding my passion. 637 00:25:47,838 --> 00:25:50,174 ♪ I have run ♪ 638 00:25:50,174 --> 00:25:52,968 ♪ Through the fields ♪ 639 00:25:52,968 --> 00:25:55,471 I'm kind of known right now for the showstopper experience, 640 00:25:55,471 --> 00:25:57,765 and I want to just show the judges 641 00:25:57,765 --> 00:25:59,892 that I can actually just stand here and sing, too -- just me. 642 00:25:59,892 --> 00:26:01,560 And that's always a risk in itself. 643 00:26:01,560 --> 00:26:03,228 Every imperfection or perfection 644 00:26:03,228 --> 00:26:04,855 will be noticed and acknowledged. 645 00:26:04,855 --> 00:26:06,607 So for him to start that way, that's a crazy choice. 646 00:26:06,607 --> 00:26:08,233 You know what I'm saying? Brad: Yeah. 647 00:26:08,233 --> 00:26:10,819 That's, like, definitely bold and it could be risky. 648 00:26:10,819 --> 00:26:12,738 He's taking a risk, but I think it'll pay off. 649 00:26:12,738 --> 00:26:14,948 You got to swing for that fence. 650 00:26:14,948 --> 00:26:18,202 I mean, for me, it really says, "I'm out here without a net." 651 00:26:18,202 --> 00:26:19,578 That's the energy that I'm looking for. 652 00:26:19,578 --> 00:26:21,371 Me too. Okay? 653 00:26:21,371 --> 00:26:23,373 I can't wait to see how this goes. 654 00:26:23,373 --> 00:26:25,334 Jordan: I'm stepping out of my comfort, for sure, 655 00:26:25,334 --> 00:26:26,919 but my approach will be a little bit different 656 00:26:26,919 --> 00:26:28,629 than what America has seen, 657 00:26:28,629 --> 00:26:30,714 and I hope that they will enjoy it and love it, too. 658 00:26:30,714 --> 00:26:33,175 [ Cheers and applause ] 659 00:26:35,677 --> 00:26:37,012 ♪♪ 660 00:26:37,012 --> 00:26:43,018 ♪ I have climbed ♪ 661 00:26:43,018 --> 00:26:47,022 ♪ The highest mountain ♪ 662 00:26:48,524 --> 00:26:53,737 ♪ I have run ♪ 663 00:26:53,737 --> 00:26:57,116 ♪ Through the fields ♪ 664 00:26:57,116 --> 00:27:01,912 ♪ Only to be with you ♪ 665 00:27:01,912 --> 00:27:03,372 [ Cheers and applause ] 666 00:27:03,372 --> 00:27:07,793 ♪ Only to be with you ♪ 667 00:27:08,877 --> 00:27:13,006 ♪ I have run ♪ 668 00:27:13,006 --> 00:27:16,218 ♪ I have crawled ♪ 669 00:27:16,218 --> 00:27:22,850 ♪ I have scaled these city walls ♪ 670 00:27:22,850 --> 00:27:26,520 ♪ These city walls ♪ 671 00:27:26,520 --> 00:27:28,313 [ Vocalizing ] 672 00:27:28,313 --> 00:27:32,776 ♪ Only to be with you ♪ 673 00:27:32,776 --> 00:27:34,236 [ Cheers and applause ] 674 00:27:34,236 --> 00:27:44,037 ♪ But I still haven't found ♪ 675 00:27:44,037 --> 00:27:45,914 ♪ Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh ♪ 676 00:27:45,914 --> 00:27:50,502 ♪ What I'm looking for ♪ 677 00:27:50,502 --> 00:27:52,296 [ Cheers and applause ] 678 00:27:52,296 --> 00:27:54,339 ♪♪ 679 00:27:54,339 --> 00:27:59,511 ♪ Said, I believe in the kingdom come ♪ 680 00:27:59,511 --> 00:28:03,849 ♪ When all the colors will bleed into one ♪ 681 00:28:03,849 --> 00:28:08,478 ♪ Bleed into one ♪ 682 00:28:08,478 --> 00:28:11,356 ♪ But yes, I'm still running ♪ 683 00:28:11,356 --> 00:28:13,483 ♪ Mm, yeah ♪ 684 00:28:13,483 --> 00:28:15,736 ♪ You broke the bonds ♪ 685 00:28:15,736 --> 00:28:18,530 ♪ You loosed the chains ♪ 686 00:28:18,530 --> 00:28:20,908 ♪ Carried the cross ♪ 687 00:28:20,908 --> 00:28:22,993 ♪ Of my shame ♪ 688 00:28:22,993 --> 00:28:27,247 ♪ Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, of my shame ♪ 689 00:28:27,247 --> 00:28:30,584 ♪ You know I believe it ♪ 690 00:28:30,584 --> 00:28:32,753 ♪ Yeah ♪ 691 00:28:32,753 --> 00:28:37,591 ♪ But I still haven't found ♪ 692 00:28:37,591 --> 00:28:42,429 ♪ What I'm looking for ♪ 693 00:28:42,429 --> 00:28:47,184 ♪ But I still haven't found, oh, oh ♪ 694 00:28:47,184 --> 00:28:52,231 ♪ What I'm looking for ♪ 695 00:28:52,231 --> 00:28:58,820 ♪ But I still haven't found ♪ 696 00:28:58,820 --> 00:29:01,949 [ Cheers and applause ] 697 00:29:03,784 --> 00:29:06,078 Whoo! 698 00:29:06,078 --> 00:29:10,832 ♪ What I'm looking for ♪ 699 00:29:10,832 --> 00:29:12,834 [ Music ends, cheers and applause ] 700 00:29:12,834 --> 00:29:16,129 Lionel: Mm! Mm! Mm! 701 00:29:16,129 --> 00:29:18,548 Man! 702 00:29:18,548 --> 00:29:19,549 Man! 703 00:29:19,549 --> 00:29:21,176 What?! 704 00:29:21,176 --> 00:29:25,180 [ Cheers and applause continues ] 705 00:29:25,180 --> 00:29:27,224 Beautiful job with that U2 song. 706 00:29:27,224 --> 00:29:28,809 You're shaking up here a little bit, huh? 707 00:29:28,809 --> 00:29:30,435 A little bit. 708 00:29:30,435 --> 00:29:32,688 That emotion a little overwhelming. 709 00:29:32,688 --> 00:29:34,523 What were you feeling at the end? 710 00:29:34,523 --> 00:29:36,775 Yeah, man. It's so ironic to sing a song about a man 711 00:29:36,775 --> 00:29:38,485 not finding what you're looking for. 712 00:29:38,485 --> 00:29:40,153 I've done many things. I've tried many things. 713 00:29:40,153 --> 00:29:42,990 But tonight, looking out and seeing all of you guys, 714 00:29:42,990 --> 00:29:44,408 I feel like I finally have found... 715 00:29:44,408 --> 00:29:46,785 Lionel: Man. ...what I'm looking for. 716 00:29:46,785 --> 00:29:49,121 [ Cheers and applause ] 717 00:29:49,121 --> 00:29:52,874 I think that Jordan has used up 718 00:29:52,874 --> 00:29:55,544 all the notes... [ Keke laughs ] 719 00:29:55,544 --> 00:29:58,714 ...possible in the music business. 720 00:29:58,714 --> 00:30:00,132 [ Laughter ] 721 00:30:00,132 --> 00:30:01,633 First of all, Jordan, 722 00:30:01,633 --> 00:30:06,930 to take a U2 song and turn it into spiritual... 723 00:30:06,930 --> 00:30:09,141 that's a feat. 724 00:30:09,141 --> 00:30:11,351 And then on top of that, 725 00:30:11,351 --> 00:30:14,855 turn the U2 song into your song 726 00:30:14,855 --> 00:30:18,191 is the way you win competitions. 727 00:30:18,191 --> 00:30:20,193 Thank you so much. Thank you. 728 00:30:22,571 --> 00:30:25,198 I love that Lionel used the word "spiritual" 729 00:30:25,198 --> 00:30:27,659 because I feel like 730 00:30:27,659 --> 00:30:30,495 I just had the most amazing moment listening to you. That's right. Right. 731 00:30:30,495 --> 00:30:33,373 'Cause we're in this heavenly made place, 732 00:30:33,373 --> 00:30:36,376 listening to your anointed voice. 733 00:30:36,376 --> 00:30:38,670 Yes. Yes. Like, praise the Lord 734 00:30:38,670 --> 00:30:41,048 for all of this... Yes. Yes. 735 00:30:41,048 --> 00:30:44,009 ...because it was absolutely just mind-blowing. 736 00:30:44,009 --> 00:30:45,594 Yes. Yes. That was incredible, Jordan. 737 00:30:45,594 --> 00:30:46,845 Thank you so much. Amen. 738 00:30:46,845 --> 00:30:48,680 You are so blessed. Killer. 739 00:30:48,680 --> 00:30:50,223 Thank you. Thank you. I receive it. Killer. 740 00:30:50,223 --> 00:30:52,601 Keke: Jordan... 741 00:30:52,601 --> 00:30:55,187 what I have to say is just to everyone, 742 00:30:55,187 --> 00:30:57,564 because when we see a talent like you come up on the stage, 743 00:30:57,564 --> 00:30:59,858 I think the thought is, "Oh, they're safe." 744 00:30:59,858 --> 00:31:02,027 America, you still got to vote. 745 00:31:02,027 --> 00:31:04,071 Know that at the end of the day, no matter how great he is, 746 00:31:04,071 --> 00:31:05,614 we need you to come through and we need you to vote 747 00:31:05,614 --> 00:31:07,491 because you got to be in this competition. 748 00:31:07,491 --> 00:31:09,910 You are incredible. You are incredible. 749 00:31:09,910 --> 00:31:11,661 Thank you so much, Keke. That's all I got to say. 750 00:31:11,661 --> 00:31:13,705 Thank you. 751 00:31:13,705 --> 00:31:16,500 Your vocal command and your presence. 752 00:31:16,500 --> 00:31:18,251 Like, when you hit your first note, 753 00:31:18,251 --> 00:31:20,545 everybody pays attention to you 754 00:31:20,545 --> 00:31:22,964 because you know how to really own that moment, 755 00:31:22,964 --> 00:31:25,258 and your voice is that big. 756 00:31:25,258 --> 00:31:27,803 And to be able to navigate the notes, 757 00:31:27,803 --> 00:31:31,306 to take us on this journey, man, you're a powerhouse singer. 758 00:31:31,306 --> 00:31:34,059 Lionel: Wow. Wow. And you keep surprising me. 759 00:31:34,059 --> 00:31:36,895 You know, the 'ohana rounds, when you came out 760 00:31:36,895 --> 00:31:39,064 and did what you did, I was like, "Who is this guy? 761 00:31:39,064 --> 00:31:40,607 Look at him." Right. That's true. 762 00:31:40,607 --> 00:31:42,692 And that's what it takes to get through each round... 763 00:31:42,692 --> 00:31:44,277 True. ...of this competition and win the thing. 764 00:31:44,277 --> 00:31:45,487 True. So great job. 765 00:31:45,487 --> 00:31:46,696 Jordan: Thank you so much. 766 00:31:46,696 --> 00:31:49,157 So Jordan is here. 767 00:31:49,157 --> 00:31:51,493 America, have you found what you're looking for? 768 00:31:51,493 --> 00:31:53,954 Get him into the top 14. It's time to vote. 769 00:31:53,954 --> 00:31:56,081 Do it now on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. 770 00:31:56,081 --> 00:31:58,208 You can also vote online or via text. 771 00:31:58,208 --> 00:32:00,293 Message and data rates may apply. 772 00:32:00,293 --> 00:32:02,421 Jordan McCullough, everyone. Well done, my friend. 773 00:32:02,421 --> 00:32:03,964 Thank you very much. 774 00:32:03,964 --> 00:32:05,423 [ Cheers and applause ] 775 00:32:05,423 --> 00:32:06,842 Have you heard your favorite yet? 776 00:32:06,842 --> 00:32:09,094 [ Audience shouting indistinctly ] 777 00:32:09,094 --> 00:32:11,638 Abayomi is hoping it's her. 778 00:32:11,638 --> 00:32:13,765 She's taking the "Idol" stage next at Disney's Aulani Resort. 779 00:32:13,765 --> 00:32:15,851 Don't miss it. We're coming right back. 780 00:32:15,851 --> 00:32:18,520 Mm! Oh, my God, you did so good. 781 00:32:18,520 --> 00:32:20,105 I'm so proud of you. 782 00:32:20,105 --> 00:32:22,983 You did amazing. You did amazing. 783 00:32:29,781 --> 00:32:31,783 ♪♪ 784 00:32:31,783 --> 00:32:34,494 [ Chorus singing in Hawaiian ] 785 00:32:34,494 --> 00:32:41,418 ♪♪ 786 00:32:41,418 --> 00:32:49,301 ♪♪ 787 00:32:49,301 --> 00:32:52,429 [ Singing continues ] 788 00:32:52,429 --> 00:32:59,394 ♪♪ 789 00:32:59,394 --> 00:33:06,026 ♪♪ 790 00:33:06,026 --> 00:33:13,658 ♪♪ 791 00:33:13,658 --> 00:33:15,702 [ Singing continues ] 792 00:33:15,702 --> 00:33:24,002 ♪♪ 793 00:33:24,002 --> 00:33:26,963 ♪♪ 794 00:33:26,963 --> 00:33:28,215 [ Music ends ] You did it. 795 00:33:28,215 --> 00:33:30,133 Ryan: The incredible voices 796 00:33:30,133 --> 00:33:32,802 of the Kamehameha Schools Children's Chorus right here. 797 00:33:32,802 --> 00:33:34,221 Great job, you guys. 798 00:33:34,221 --> 00:33:35,847 Amazing. Well done. 799 00:33:35,847 --> 00:33:37,891 Lots of rehearsal. 800 00:33:37,891 --> 00:33:39,059 And you did it on the "American Idol" stage. 801 00:33:39,059 --> 00:33:41,603 Mahalo for being with us tonight. 802 00:33:41,603 --> 00:33:42,896 Who knows? Maybe one of them 803 00:33:42,896 --> 00:33:45,982 will be on "American Idol" Season...35? 804 00:33:45,982 --> 00:33:47,984 [ Laughter ] Whoo! 805 00:33:47,984 --> 00:33:50,070 Only time will tell. Whoo! 806 00:33:50,070 --> 00:33:51,947 Now here is this year's youngest competitor -- 807 00:33:51,947 --> 00:33:54,074 16-year-old Abayomi. 808 00:33:54,074 --> 00:33:55,492 Good job, y'all. 809 00:33:55,492 --> 00:33:56,826 [ Cheers and applause ] 810 00:33:56,826 --> 00:33:58,245 ♪♪ 811 00:33:58,245 --> 00:33:59,412 [ Camera shutter clicks ] 812 00:33:59,412 --> 00:34:01,164 Nice to meet you. Oh! Oh! 813 00:34:01,164 --> 00:34:02,374 Whoo! So thrilled to meet you. 814 00:34:02,374 --> 00:34:03,458 Nice to meet you. 815 00:34:03,458 --> 00:34:05,001 So what are you singing today? 816 00:34:05,001 --> 00:34:05,877 I'm singing "Mamma Knows Best" by Jessie J. 817 00:34:05,877 --> 00:34:07,671 Okay. 818 00:34:07,671 --> 00:34:09,797 I'm dedicating this song to my mother. 819 00:34:09,797 --> 00:34:11,299 [ Screaming ] Abayomi: My mom has always been there for me. 820 00:34:11,299 --> 00:34:13,051 She's the reason I started performing. 821 00:34:13,051 --> 00:34:14,177 She's a rapper. 822 00:34:14,177 --> 00:34:15,136 Both: ♪ The area ♪ 823 00:34:15,136 --> 00:34:16,054 What? What? 824 00:34:16,054 --> 00:34:17,264 ♪ The area ♪ 825 00:34:17,264 --> 00:34:18,598 She's a teacher. 826 00:34:18,598 --> 00:34:20,350 And getting her bachelor's degree 827 00:34:20,350 --> 00:34:22,268 all while being a mother, a single mother, 828 00:34:22,268 --> 00:34:23,978 it's insane to me. 829 00:34:23,978 --> 00:34:25,522 I want her to just feel like everything 830 00:34:25,522 --> 00:34:28,190 she's put into me is finally pouring out. 831 00:34:28,190 --> 00:34:30,694 I love you, and you got this. 832 00:34:30,694 --> 00:34:32,904 Cheers. 833 00:34:32,904 --> 00:34:35,156 I'm so excited that I'm gonna get to see you do your thing. 834 00:34:35,156 --> 00:34:39,286 ♪ Mama knows best when times get hard ♪ 835 00:34:39,286 --> 00:34:41,371 You and I were talented at 16, 836 00:34:41,371 --> 00:34:44,541 but I was failing my third driver's test by now. 837 00:34:44,541 --> 00:34:48,168 [ Laughs ] Yes. Yes. Her focus is really there. 838 00:34:48,168 --> 00:34:50,797 ♪ See, Mama, Mama knows best ♪ 839 00:34:50,797 --> 00:34:53,174 ♪ See, Daddy, Daddy knows best ♪ 840 00:34:53,174 --> 00:34:55,594 On those "Mama knows bests," and we hear that boom-boom, 841 00:34:55,594 --> 00:34:57,178 I want to see you step forward, you know. Oh. 842 00:34:57,178 --> 00:34:59,347 Really leaning into the audience on those moments 843 00:34:59,347 --> 00:35:01,141 'cause it's kind of like a direct... Yeah! 844 00:35:01,141 --> 00:35:02,475 You confronting them. Yes. 845 00:35:02,475 --> 00:35:04,769 ♪ See, Mama, Mama knows best ♪ 846 00:35:04,769 --> 00:35:07,480 ♪ See, Daddy, Daddy knows best ♪ Yes! 847 00:35:07,480 --> 00:35:08,273 So you're dedicating this to your mom? 848 00:35:08,273 --> 00:35:09,649 Is she here? 849 00:35:09,649 --> 00:35:11,109 Yes, she is here. 850 00:35:11,109 --> 00:35:13,111 Really? Oh, I think I see her! 851 00:35:13,111 --> 00:35:15,196 Oh, she's here? Here here. Oh, my gosh! 852 00:35:15,196 --> 00:35:17,574 Oh, my God. Oh, you look beautiful. 853 00:35:17,574 --> 00:35:18,742 Brad: This woman was wonderful. 854 00:35:18,742 --> 00:35:20,368 For sure. Mama so sweet. 855 00:35:20,368 --> 00:35:21,745 Now, are you the singer or the rapper? 856 00:35:21,745 --> 00:35:23,496 Or your mom was a rapper? I rap. You sing. 857 00:35:23,496 --> 00:35:24,497 Wait, wait. 858 00:35:24,497 --> 00:35:26,166 Eh! Eh! Eh! 859 00:35:26,166 --> 00:35:27,876 Y'all know that's right, girl! Yeah! 860 00:35:27,876 --> 00:35:29,836 The fact that she's dedicating the song to her mom -- 861 00:35:29,836 --> 00:35:31,379 I love the lineage respect. 862 00:35:31,379 --> 00:35:33,381 I want her to be herself. 863 00:35:33,381 --> 00:35:34,841 I just felt like that's all you can bring, is yourself. 864 00:35:34,841 --> 00:35:36,217 And I felt like God ordained this. 865 00:35:36,217 --> 00:35:37,886 This was already predestined. 866 00:35:37,886 --> 00:35:39,262 So regardless of whatever happens, 867 00:35:39,262 --> 00:35:40,764 I feel like she's a winner. 868 00:35:40,764 --> 00:35:42,599 Mama knows best. 869 00:35:42,599 --> 00:35:43,933 Yeah! 870 00:35:43,933 --> 00:35:47,562 [ Cheers and applause ] 871 00:35:47,562 --> 00:35:56,029 ♪♪ 872 00:35:56,029 --> 00:36:00,950 ♪ Well, there is something going down ♪ 873 00:36:00,950 --> 00:36:05,747 ♪ Like a storm in the sky ♪ 874 00:36:05,747 --> 00:36:10,502 ♪ I ain't gonna be played by your behavior ♪ 875 00:36:10,502 --> 00:36:14,005 ♪ How can I trust someone who's lying to me? ♪ 876 00:36:14,005 --> 00:36:16,466 ♪ And so bow out and go ♪ 877 00:36:16,466 --> 00:36:19,344 ♪ And I said, "Bow out and leave" ♪ 878 00:36:19,344 --> 00:36:22,055 ♪ I said, "Take your bags and go ♪ 879 00:36:22,055 --> 00:36:24,891 ♪ 'Cause you're not for me," no ♪ 880 00:36:24,891 --> 00:36:29,729 ♪ Mama knows best when times get hard ♪ 881 00:36:29,729 --> 00:36:34,484 ♪ And Papa always has a joke to make me laugh ♪ 882 00:36:34,484 --> 00:36:38,530 ♪ Mama knows best when I feel down ♪ 883 00:36:38,530 --> 00:36:42,492 ♪ To bring me up and always keep my feet ♪ 884 00:36:42,492 --> 00:36:43,910 You like it? You like it? 885 00:36:43,910 --> 00:36:44,994 You like it? 886 00:36:44,994 --> 00:36:46,830 [ Screaming ] 887 00:36:46,830 --> 00:36:51,251 ♪ "Just be the best," my daddy said to me ♪ 888 00:36:51,251 --> 00:36:55,964 ♪ "Always use humor as your therapy ♪ Wow! 889 00:36:55,964 --> 00:36:59,843 ♪ Don't ever take life too seriously ♪ 890 00:36:59,843 --> 00:37:02,971 ♪ Just do you 'cause you do you so ♪ 891 00:37:02,971 --> 00:37:05,306 ♪ Perfectly ♪ 892 00:37:05,306 --> 00:37:07,517 ♪ Yeah ♪ 893 00:37:07,517 --> 00:37:09,811 [ Vocalizing ] 894 00:37:09,811 --> 00:37:13,940 ♪ Yeah ♪ 895 00:37:14,941 --> 00:37:17,569 ♪ See, Mama, Mama knows best ♪ 896 00:37:17,569 --> 00:37:20,029 ♪ See, Daddy, Daddy knows best ♪ 897 00:37:20,029 --> 00:37:21,656 ♪ See, Mama, Mama knows ♪ 898 00:37:21,656 --> 00:37:24,743 [ Scatting ] 899 00:37:24,743 --> 00:37:29,706 ♪ See, Mama knows best when times get hard ♪ 900 00:37:29,706 --> 00:37:34,419 ♪ And Papa always has a joke to make me laugh ♪ 901 00:37:34,419 --> 00:37:38,131 ♪ Mama knows best when I feel down ♪ 902 00:37:38,131 --> 00:37:40,008 ♪ To bring me up ♪ 903 00:37:40,008 --> 00:37:42,761 ♪ And always keep my feet ♪ 904 00:37:42,761 --> 00:37:46,097 ♪ On the ground ♪ 905 00:37:47,223 --> 00:37:49,976 ♪ Mama knows best ♪ 906 00:37:49,976 --> 00:37:51,936 [ Music ends, cheers and applause ] 907 00:37:54,314 --> 00:37:56,733 Thank you. Abayomi, everyone! 908 00:37:56,733 --> 00:37:58,026 [ Cheers and applause ] 909 00:37:58,026 --> 00:38:01,279 Wow. Incredible. 910 00:38:01,279 --> 00:38:03,615 I spent a couple seconds with your mom and grandma. What?! 911 00:38:03,615 --> 00:38:05,200 Could you hear them screaming while you were singing? 912 00:38:05,200 --> 00:38:07,577 [ Women screaming ] Kind of. 913 00:38:07,577 --> 00:38:09,662 I love you guys. 914 00:38:09,662 --> 00:38:12,332 I love you, too. I think they love you, too. 915 00:38:12,332 --> 00:38:13,917 Lionel Richie. -That's how you do it! 916 00:38:13,917 --> 00:38:16,377 Somebody get some help over to Mama 917 00:38:16,377 --> 00:38:18,379 over here in the corner right here. 918 00:38:18,379 --> 00:38:20,381 So, so, so, listen, 919 00:38:20,381 --> 00:38:23,593 this 16-year-old is driving a steamroller. 920 00:38:23,593 --> 00:38:24,886 All right? Keke: Oh! 921 00:38:24,886 --> 00:38:29,516 That was absolutely in charge, 922 00:38:29,516 --> 00:38:31,643 empowered. 923 00:38:31,643 --> 00:38:34,854 You were rolling down the road, just killing it. 924 00:38:34,854 --> 00:38:36,689 You killed it. That's all. You just killed it. Thank you. 925 00:38:36,689 --> 00:38:38,983 Thank you so much. Killed it. 926 00:38:38,983 --> 00:38:41,486 You were like a Disney star in the making. 927 00:38:41,486 --> 00:38:43,696 I feel like you're so relatable. Absolutely. 928 00:38:43,696 --> 00:38:46,658 Like, you're living your best life on the stage. Oh! 929 00:38:46,658 --> 00:38:50,745 And you are doing so with, like, such a vocal maturity, 930 00:38:50,745 --> 00:38:53,748 but also just the way you're handling yourself. Yep. 931 00:38:53,748 --> 00:38:55,708 I feel like we're just gonna watch you blossom in front of us 932 00:38:55,708 --> 00:38:57,752 throughout this competition, 933 00:38:57,752 --> 00:38:59,337 and I'm excited to see where that takes us... So good. 934 00:38:59,337 --> 00:39:00,880 ...'cause you're so stinking good. Thank you. 935 00:39:00,880 --> 00:39:03,466 So good. So good. 936 00:39:03,466 --> 00:39:06,928 It is not easy to command a stage in a competition 937 00:39:06,928 --> 00:39:08,972 like this, especially as a young'un. No. 938 00:39:08,972 --> 00:39:10,598 But you did just that. 939 00:39:10,598 --> 00:39:12,225 I really want you to know, Abayomi, 940 00:39:12,225 --> 00:39:14,310 no matter what happens from here on out, 941 00:39:14,310 --> 00:39:15,853 you belong on that stage. Absolutely. 942 00:39:15,853 --> 00:39:17,689 Thank you so much, Keke. 943 00:39:17,689 --> 00:39:20,692 I'm telling you the truth. You are effervescent. 944 00:39:20,692 --> 00:39:22,318 I love the outfit that you chose. Thank you. 945 00:39:22,318 --> 00:39:25,363 You walked around, you told the story. 946 00:39:25,363 --> 00:39:27,323 And, I mean, I gotta say, Mama knows best. 947 00:39:27,323 --> 00:39:29,367 Yes, she do. 948 00:39:29,367 --> 00:39:31,578 Luke: So many star qualities. 949 00:39:31,578 --> 00:39:34,080 You don't operate like you're a 16-year-old. 950 00:39:34,080 --> 00:39:36,165 Lionel: At all. And don't start any time soon. 951 00:39:36,165 --> 00:39:39,210 Just be confident in what you are 952 00:39:39,210 --> 00:39:41,504 because you have every right to be. 953 00:39:41,504 --> 00:39:43,882 I mean, that was a great performance from top to bottom. 954 00:39:43,882 --> 00:39:45,300 The little scatting thing... 955 00:39:45,300 --> 00:39:46,384 -The scatting! -Yo! What was that?! 956 00:39:46,384 --> 00:39:47,760 Thank you. Lionel: What was that?! 957 00:39:47,760 --> 00:39:49,387 The [Scatting] 958 00:39:49,387 --> 00:39:51,055 [ Scats ] Yeah. Yes, Luke. Just like that. 959 00:39:51,055 --> 00:39:52,724 -Not like that. -Not like that. 960 00:39:52,724 --> 00:39:53,933 No. Not like that. 961 00:39:53,933 --> 00:39:55,393 Abayomi, everyone! 962 00:39:55,393 --> 00:39:56,978 Get your votes in for her right now 963 00:39:56,978 --> 00:39:59,314 online or via text. 964 00:39:59,314 --> 00:40:01,524 You can also vote by commenting her first name 965 00:40:01,524 --> 00:40:03,943 on our official pinned voting post on Facebook, 966 00:40:03,943 --> 00:40:05,403 Instagram, and TikTok. 967 00:40:05,403 --> 00:40:07,280 Once more, Abayomi, thank you so much. 968 00:40:07,280 --> 00:40:09,115 Thank you. Great job. 969 00:40:09,115 --> 00:40:11,075 Bye, Mom. 970 00:40:11,075 --> 00:40:14,495 [ Cheers and applause ] 971 00:40:14,495 --> 00:40:16,122 All right, now, check this out. 972 00:40:16,122 --> 00:40:17,749 Get ready for what's on the other side 973 00:40:17,749 --> 00:40:21,252 because Keke Palmer is about to bring down the house... 974 00:40:21,252 --> 00:40:23,588 [ Cheers and applause ] 975 00:40:23,588 --> 00:40:25,089 ...with a very special performance. 976 00:40:25,089 --> 00:40:26,841 You do not want to miss this. 977 00:40:26,841 --> 00:40:28,927 "Idol" is back at Disney's Aulani Resort 978 00:40:28,927 --> 00:40:30,553 right after this quick break. 979 00:40:30,553 --> 00:40:33,097 [ Cheers and applause ] 980 00:40:33,097 --> 00:40:34,349 Abi, Abi, Abi! Oh! 981 00:40:34,349 --> 00:40:36,976 You did amazing. She did amazing. 982 00:40:36,976 --> 00:40:39,312 You did amazing. She did amazing. 983 00:40:39,312 --> 00:40:40,730 You did amazing. You killed it. 984 00:40:40,730 --> 00:40:42,148 Thank you. Thank you. You killed it. 985 00:40:42,148 --> 00:40:43,691 You did not play. No. 986 00:40:43,691 --> 00:40:46,277 Girl. An old soul with your 1920s outfit on. 987 00:40:46,277 --> 00:40:48,571 Come on, now. This is beautiful. 988 00:40:53,743 --> 00:40:55,536 [ Cheers and applause ] 989 00:40:55,536 --> 00:40:57,288 Thank you for keeping it locked on "Idol." 990 00:40:57,288 --> 00:40:59,290 We're pausing the competition for a moment 991 00:40:59,290 --> 00:41:02,001 to welcome to the stage someone we've gotten to know 992 00:41:02,001 --> 00:41:03,836 and love these past few weeks. 993 00:41:03,836 --> 00:41:07,298 She is an Emmy award-winning quadruple threat, 994 00:41:07,298 --> 00:41:10,677 and she's here now with her new song "All They Type." 995 00:41:10,677 --> 00:41:13,471 Put your hands together for Keke Palmer. 996 00:41:13,471 --> 00:41:17,308 [ Cheers and applause ] 997 00:41:17,308 --> 00:41:20,561 What's up, "American Idol"? 998 00:41:20,561 --> 00:41:23,648 You know it's your girl. 999 00:41:23,648 --> 00:41:26,943 ♪ Oh ♪ 1000 00:41:26,943 --> 00:41:31,739 ♪ You look like you might be out here selling them dreams ♪ 1001 00:41:31,739 --> 00:41:36,661 ♪ Got 'em falling for you all night, all night ♪ 1002 00:41:36,661 --> 00:41:41,082 ♪ I can tell by looking at you, know what I mean? ♪ 1003 00:41:41,082 --> 00:41:45,545 ♪ You can say you don't, that's aight, hey ♪ 1004 00:41:45,545 --> 00:41:47,630 ♪ But that's your problem ♪ 1005 00:41:47,630 --> 00:41:49,882 ♪ You thinking you the man right now, unh ♪ 1006 00:41:49,882 --> 00:41:52,510 ♪ 'Cause you done had all of 'em ♪ 1007 00:41:52,510 --> 00:41:54,178 ♪ But you don't understand right now ♪ 1008 00:41:54,178 --> 00:41:56,889 ♪ Hey, you're looking at a real one ♪ 1009 00:41:56,889 --> 00:42:00,309 ♪ Mm, mm ♪ 1010 00:42:00,309 --> 00:42:03,521 ♪ Don't let it go to your head, unh ♪ 1011 00:42:03,521 --> 00:42:08,317 ♪ Hey, 'cause I might be in your heart ♪ 1012 00:42:08,317 --> 00:42:13,072 ♪ Oh, oh, you gotta know what this is ♪ 1013 00:42:13,072 --> 00:42:14,657 ♪ Hey ♪ 1014 00:42:14,657 --> 00:42:16,200 ♪ 'Cause all the brothers know ♪ 1015 00:42:16,200 --> 00:42:18,619 ♪ Mm, mm, mm, mm ♪ 1016 00:42:18,619 --> 00:42:21,497 ♪ 'Cause I'm all they type ♪ 1017 00:42:21,497 --> 00:42:24,250 ♪ Mm, mm, mm ♪ 1018 00:42:24,250 --> 00:42:26,210 ♪ 'Cause I'm all they type ♪ 1019 00:42:26,210 --> 00:42:27,962 ♪ And you know that's me ♪ 1020 00:42:27,962 --> 00:42:30,548 ♪ I'm the one that they all wanna keep ♪ 1021 00:42:30,548 --> 00:42:32,675 ♪ Lock it up and throw away the key ♪ 1022 00:42:32,675 --> 00:42:36,262 ♪ Oh, baby, don't be trying to play it coy ♪ 1023 00:42:36,262 --> 00:42:40,558 ♪ Don't you recognize when you see a queen ♪ 1024 00:42:40,558 --> 00:42:44,479 ♪ You can say you don't, that's aight, unh ♪ 1025 00:42:44,479 --> 00:42:46,647 ♪ But that's your problem ♪ 1026 00:42:46,647 --> 00:42:48,816 ♪ You thinking you the man right now ♪ 1027 00:42:48,816 --> 00:42:51,944 ♪ Hey, 'cause you done had all of 'em ♪ 1028 00:42:51,944 --> 00:42:54,072 ♪ But you don't understand right now, unh ♪ 1029 00:42:54,072 --> 00:42:55,948 ♪ You're looking at a real one ♪ 1030 00:42:55,948 --> 00:42:59,744 ♪ Mm, mm, mm, mm ♪ 1031 00:42:59,744 --> 00:43:03,164 ♪ Don't let it go to your head ♪ 1032 00:43:03,164 --> 00:43:06,083 ♪ Unh, 'cause I might be in your heart ♪ 1033 00:43:06,083 --> 00:43:09,295 ♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪ 1034 00:43:09,295 --> 00:43:12,173 ♪ You gotta know what this is ♪ 1035 00:43:12,173 --> 00:43:13,549 ♪ Hey, hey ♪ 1036 00:43:13,549 --> 00:43:15,468 ♪ 'Cause all the brothers know ♪ 1037 00:43:15,468 --> 00:43:18,096 ♪ Mm, mm, mm, mm ♪ 1038 00:43:18,096 --> 00:43:21,599 ♪ 'Cause I'm all they type ♪ 1039 00:43:21,599 --> 00:43:25,978 ♪ Hey, hey, 'cause I'm all they type ♪ 1040 00:43:25,978 --> 00:43:28,231 Now wait a minute. 1041 00:43:28,231 --> 00:43:29,816 Mickey and Minnie were supposed to be 1042 00:43:29,816 --> 00:43:31,484 meeting me here prompt. 1043 00:43:31,484 --> 00:43:34,028 Oh! 1044 00:43:34,028 --> 00:43:36,239 I thought you guys weren't gonna show up. 1045 00:43:36,239 --> 00:43:38,199 ♪ Oh, yeah ♪ 1046 00:43:38,199 --> 00:43:40,118 ♪ Oh, yeah, 'cause you don't understand right now ♪ 1047 00:43:40,118 --> 00:43:43,496 Guys, put your hands together. Hey, here we go. 1048 00:43:43,496 --> 00:43:46,791 Unh! 1049 00:43:46,791 --> 00:43:48,918 I'm so happy to be here with you 1050 00:43:48,918 --> 00:43:51,546 at Disney's Aulani Resort. 1051 00:43:51,546 --> 00:43:54,132 This is what heaven looks like. 1052 00:43:54,132 --> 00:43:55,967 Thank you, "American Idol." 1053 00:43:55,967 --> 00:43:58,261 It's so good to be back. 1054 00:43:58,261 --> 00:44:02,431 ♪ Hey, hey ♪ 1055 00:44:02,431 --> 00:44:05,977 ♪ Unh, you're looking at a real one ♪ 1056 00:44:05,977 --> 00:44:07,687 Yeah! 1057 00:44:07,687 --> 00:44:10,648 [ Cheers and applause ] 1058 00:44:10,648 --> 00:44:13,609 Ryan: Keke Palmer! Mickey and Minnie! 1059 00:44:13,609 --> 00:44:15,486 Amazing! 1060 00:44:15,486 --> 00:44:17,321 So fun. 1061 00:44:17,321 --> 00:44:18,573 The best. 1062 00:44:18,573 --> 00:44:20,283 Now, hold on for a second. 1063 00:44:20,283 --> 00:44:22,535 So, just thinking about Keke -- 1064 00:44:22,535 --> 00:44:25,454 By the way, thank you for being here for the mentorship 1065 00:44:25,454 --> 00:44:27,832 that you're providing, the energy, the guidance. 1066 00:44:27,832 --> 00:44:31,586 It's my pleasure. It's my pleasure. 1067 00:44:31,586 --> 00:44:34,547 So she can sing, obviously. She can dance. 1068 00:44:34,547 --> 00:44:37,633 She can act. You also have a podcast. 1069 00:44:37,633 --> 00:44:39,343 And I gotta have you on my podcast. 1070 00:44:39,343 --> 00:44:41,262 What is the name of the podcast? 1071 00:44:41,262 --> 00:44:44,974 It's called "Baby, this is Keke Palmer." 1072 00:44:44,974 --> 00:44:47,143 And what does -- What does Keke Palmer talk about 1073 00:44:47,143 --> 00:44:49,061 on "Baby, this is Keke Palmer"? 1074 00:44:49,061 --> 00:44:50,479 Well, you know, I'm curious 1075 00:44:50,479 --> 00:44:52,148 and I like to talk to icons such as yourself 1076 00:44:52,148 --> 00:44:53,316 to learn how you got to be this way. 1077 00:44:53,316 --> 00:44:55,568 Thank you. 1078 00:44:55,568 --> 00:44:57,278 But the fact that you called me an icon with Mickey 1079 00:44:57,278 --> 00:44:59,447 next to me, that was very, very generous. 1080 00:44:59,447 --> 00:45:01,199 Keke Palmer, one more time, everybody. 1081 00:45:01,199 --> 00:45:03,826 Thank you. That was amazing. 1082 00:45:03,826 --> 00:45:05,578 Coming up, 1083 00:45:05,578 --> 00:45:07,580 the depth of the talent this year is off the charts 1084 00:45:07,580 --> 00:45:11,626 and hoping to prove just that is Madison Moon. 1085 00:45:11,626 --> 00:45:14,086 She takes the "Idol" stage after the break 1086 00:45:14,086 --> 00:45:16,339 right after this. 1087 00:45:16,339 --> 00:45:17,965 Let's go, Mickey. 1088 00:45:17,965 --> 00:45:22,553 ♪♪ 1089 00:45:29,727 --> 00:45:31,395 Looking good. 1090 00:45:31,395 --> 00:45:33,189 Back with you on "American Idol." 1091 00:45:33,189 --> 00:45:35,441 We always love the backdrop here at Disney's Aulani Resort. 1092 00:45:35,441 --> 00:45:38,236 What better place to chase the "Idol" dream. 1093 00:45:38,236 --> 00:45:41,155 Hoping to shine tonight, it's Madison Moon. 1094 00:45:45,826 --> 00:45:48,746 Guys, look at it. Oh, my goodness. 1095 00:45:48,746 --> 00:45:51,999 Every time we go somewhere, my family finds a sunset. 1096 00:45:51,999 --> 00:45:54,919 Being able to do that in Hawaii means everything. 1097 00:45:54,919 --> 00:45:57,255 Did you ever think you would be here? 1098 00:45:57,255 --> 00:45:59,548 It literally doesn't even feel real. 1099 00:45:59,548 --> 00:46:03,344 My dad got to join me in meeting Keke Palmer and Brad Paisley. 1100 00:46:03,344 --> 00:46:05,179 I feel like I kind of got my voice from my daddy. 1101 00:46:05,179 --> 00:46:07,431 He is an excellent vocalist 1102 00:46:07,431 --> 00:46:09,517 and he pours his heart and soul into it. 1103 00:46:09,517 --> 00:46:11,560 He had a high school band. 1104 00:46:11,560 --> 00:46:13,312 He got asked to be the lead singer of Pantera, 1105 00:46:13,312 --> 00:46:15,356 which was dope. 1106 00:46:15,356 --> 00:46:16,941 Would you want to sing a little something? 1107 00:46:16,941 --> 00:46:17,942 I'll do it for her. 1108 00:46:17,942 --> 00:46:19,318 Ooh. 1109 00:46:19,318 --> 00:46:21,112 He wanted to pursue it further, 1110 00:46:21,112 --> 00:46:23,781 but he decided to give that up to raise a family. 1111 00:46:23,781 --> 00:46:26,075 ♪ Don't stop ♪ 1112 00:46:26,075 --> 00:46:27,785 ♪ Believing ♪ ♪ Believing ♪ 1113 00:46:27,785 --> 00:46:31,622 The world kind of missed out on him as a musician. 1114 00:46:31,622 --> 00:46:33,874 Both: ♪ Streetlights ♪ 1115 00:46:33,874 --> 00:46:39,672 ♪ People, oh-oh-oh ♪ 1116 00:46:39,672 --> 00:46:41,549 Oh, my gosh! You're so good. 1117 00:46:41,549 --> 00:46:43,342 My God. 1118 00:46:43,342 --> 00:46:45,136 It's a moment I'll never forget. 1119 00:46:45,136 --> 00:46:47,013 What are you doing for us today? 1120 00:46:47,013 --> 00:46:48,639 "Since U Been Gone," Kelly Clarkson. 1121 00:46:48,639 --> 00:46:50,474 Okay. It's very bold. 1122 00:46:50,474 --> 00:46:53,144 Especially doing a song by a former Idol. 1123 00:46:53,144 --> 00:46:56,605 ♪ Since you've been gone ♪ 1124 00:46:56,605 --> 00:47:00,067 ♪ I can breathe for the first time ♪ 1125 00:47:00,067 --> 00:47:02,403 I'm all about taking risks in this competition. 1126 00:47:02,403 --> 00:47:05,197 I haven't played it safe and I'm not going to. 1127 00:47:05,197 --> 00:47:07,450 It's pretty crazy what's in the tank. 1128 00:47:07,450 --> 00:47:09,035 You were feeling and being fun 1129 00:47:09,035 --> 00:47:10,619 and not taking it too seriously, 1130 00:47:10,619 --> 00:47:12,455 but also giving in when it was time. 1131 00:47:12,455 --> 00:47:15,333 ♪ And again and [voice cracks] again ♪ 1132 00:47:15,333 --> 00:47:16,667 Whoo! 1133 00:47:16,667 --> 00:47:18,044 There was a moment with the note 1134 00:47:18,044 --> 00:47:19,295 where I was like, "Uh-oh." 1135 00:47:19,295 --> 00:47:21,130 How you feeling about the big note? 1136 00:47:21,130 --> 00:47:23,090 I wasn't really... Brad: Yeah. 1137 00:47:23,090 --> 00:47:26,052 ...you know, doing all the warm-ups and stuff today. Yeah. 1138 00:47:26,052 --> 00:47:27,845 One thing that always helped me to be -- to lean in, 1139 00:47:27,845 --> 00:47:29,722 if I go left, let me go all the way left. 1140 00:47:29,722 --> 00:47:31,682 You know, it's never any mistakes 1141 00:47:31,682 --> 00:47:33,976 because we don't really know what you was trying to do. 1142 00:47:33,976 --> 00:47:35,603 I absolutely feel pressure. 1143 00:47:35,603 --> 00:47:38,439 If I don't hit this note, I'm going home. 1144 00:47:38,439 --> 00:47:41,025 [ Cheers and applause ] 1145 00:47:41,025 --> 00:47:46,530 ♪♪ 1146 00:47:46,530 --> 00:47:50,159 ♪ Here's the thing, we started out friends ♪ 1147 00:47:50,159 --> 00:47:53,579 ♪ It was cool, but it was all pretend ♪ 1148 00:47:53,579 --> 00:47:55,831 ♪ Yeah, yeah ♪ 1149 00:47:55,831 --> 00:47:59,335 ♪ Since you been gone ♪ 1150 00:47:59,335 --> 00:48:03,172 ♪ And all you'd ever hear me say ♪ 1151 00:48:03,172 --> 00:48:06,717 ♪ Is how I picture me with you ♪ 1152 00:48:06,717 --> 00:48:10,388 ♪ That's all you'd ever hear me say ♪ 1153 00:48:10,388 --> 00:48:14,308 ♪ Since you been gone ♪ 1154 00:48:14,308 --> 00:48:17,645 ♪ I can breathe for the first time ♪ 1155 00:48:17,645 --> 00:48:19,772 ♪ I'm so movin' on ♪ 1156 00:48:19,772 --> 00:48:22,149 ♪ Yeah, yeah ♪ 1157 00:48:22,149 --> 00:48:25,402 ♪ Thanks to you, now I get ♪ 1158 00:48:25,402 --> 00:48:28,948 ♪ What I want ♪ 1159 00:48:28,948 --> 00:48:30,699 ♪ Since you been gone ♪ 1160 00:48:30,699 --> 00:48:34,161 ♪ You had your chance, you blew it ♪ 1161 00:48:34,161 --> 00:48:37,456 ♪ Out of sight, out of mind ♪ 1162 00:48:37,456 --> 00:48:41,419 ♪ Shut your mouth, I just can't take it ♪ 1163 00:48:41,419 --> 00:48:48,008 ♪ Again and again and again and again ♪ 1164 00:48:48,008 --> 00:48:50,594 ♪♪ 1165 00:48:50,594 --> 00:48:54,306 ♪ Since you been gone ♪ 1166 00:48:54,306 --> 00:48:57,768 ♪ I can breathe for the first time ♪ 1167 00:48:57,768 --> 00:49:02,231 ♪ I'm so movin' on, yeah, yeah ♪ 1168 00:49:02,231 --> 00:49:05,151 ♪ Thanks to you, now I get ♪ 1169 00:49:05,151 --> 00:49:09,071 ♪ I get what I want ♪ 1170 00:49:09,071 --> 00:49:12,241 ♪ I can breathe for the first time ♪ 1171 00:49:12,241 --> 00:49:16,412 ♪ I'm so moving on, yeah, yeah ♪ 1172 00:49:16,412 --> 00:49:20,082 ♪ Thanks to you, now I get ♪ 1173 00:49:20,082 --> 00:49:23,002 ♪ You should know that I get ♪ 1174 00:49:23,002 --> 00:49:27,089 ♪ I get what I want ♪ 1175 00:49:27,089 --> 00:49:30,426 ♪ Since you been gone ♪ 1176 00:49:30,426 --> 00:49:34,096 ♪ Since you been gone ♪ 1177 00:49:34,096 --> 00:49:36,807 ♪ Since you been gone ♪ 1178 00:49:36,807 --> 00:49:40,394 [ Cheers and applause ] 1179 00:49:40,394 --> 00:49:43,105 Lionel: Wow. Thank you. 1180 00:49:43,105 --> 00:49:45,858 Ryan: Taking on one of "Idol's" biggest voices there, 1181 00:49:45,858 --> 00:49:47,693 Kelly Clarkson. Wow, wow. 1182 00:49:47,693 --> 00:49:48,861 Amazing to watch you. 1183 00:49:48,861 --> 00:49:50,821 And then us cut to your father 1184 00:49:50,821 --> 00:49:52,573 who was singing every lyric as well down there. 1185 00:49:52,573 --> 00:49:55,367 It was brilliant. He was like... 1186 00:49:55,367 --> 00:49:58,370 I love you, Daddy. 1187 00:49:58,370 --> 00:50:00,414 What was that -- What was that face you did? 1188 00:50:00,414 --> 00:50:03,417 There it is. 1189 00:50:03,417 --> 00:50:06,587 Carrie: So earlier today, I was like, over in my room, 1190 00:50:06,587 --> 00:50:09,423 and I could hear this song kind of being played. 1191 00:50:09,423 --> 00:50:11,342 I couldn't see anything, so I didn't really know, 1192 00:50:11,342 --> 00:50:15,262 but I was like, "I bet that's Madison." 1193 00:50:15,262 --> 00:50:16,847 Like, "She's the only one that I feel like 1194 00:50:16,847 --> 00:50:19,058 could go for this and pull it off." 1195 00:50:19,058 --> 00:50:21,435 And you did. I love your voice so much. 1196 00:50:21,435 --> 00:50:22,937 I love that you're just you. 1197 00:50:22,937 --> 00:50:25,814 You've got incredible pipes. 1198 00:50:25,814 --> 00:50:27,233 That's a tall-order song. 1199 00:50:27,233 --> 00:50:29,610 Like, nobody wants to sing this song 1200 00:50:29,610 --> 00:50:30,611 because it's really hard. 1201 00:50:30,611 --> 00:50:32,571 And you tackled it, girl. 1202 00:50:35,324 --> 00:50:39,578 You just honestly blew my wig off my head, man. 1203 00:50:39,578 --> 00:50:41,497 There's no doubt about it. 1204 00:50:41,497 --> 00:50:43,749 I mean, when I tell you power, 1205 00:50:43,749 --> 00:50:45,459 you have it in spades. 1206 00:50:45,459 --> 00:50:46,877 I kept thinking at some point, "Okay, 1207 00:50:46,877 --> 00:50:48,462 she's gonna take a breath. 1208 00:50:48,462 --> 00:50:49,713 She's gonna come back down. 1209 00:50:49,713 --> 00:50:51,549 Give her a moment." 1210 00:50:51,549 --> 00:50:54,551 Girl, you stayed FM all the way through the end. 1211 00:50:54,551 --> 00:50:56,637 It was amazing. Amazing. 1212 00:50:56,637 --> 00:50:58,055 [ Cheers and applause ] 1213 00:50:58,055 --> 00:50:59,431 Luke: Keep that mentality. 1214 00:50:59,431 --> 00:51:03,936 Keep that rocker energy. Pushing yourself. 1215 00:51:03,936 --> 00:51:06,438 Surprising us with what you can do. 1216 00:51:06,438 --> 00:51:08,357 You went after that and you nailed it. 1217 00:51:08,357 --> 00:51:10,567 And like I said, you're the one that can do it. 1218 00:51:10,567 --> 00:51:13,904 Be that person. Be that finalist. 1219 00:51:13,904 --> 00:51:15,656 Thank you. 1220 00:51:15,656 --> 00:51:16,740 Keke: You have such an incredible voice. 1221 00:51:16,740 --> 00:51:17,908 It's so powerful. 1222 00:51:17,908 --> 00:51:19,493 And I was nervous for a second. 1223 00:51:19,493 --> 00:51:21,328 I'm like, "Is she gonna hit that Kelly note 1224 00:51:21,328 --> 00:51:23,497 that we know why don't nobody want to sing this song?" 1225 00:51:23,497 --> 00:51:25,583 And you did it. 1226 00:51:25,583 --> 00:51:27,543 I've been a fan of "American Idol" since the beginning, 1227 00:51:27,543 --> 00:51:29,086 and this season has some of the best singers 1228 00:51:29,086 --> 00:51:30,796 I've seen in a really long time. Wow. 1229 00:51:30,796 --> 00:51:31,839 And you're one of them. 1230 00:51:31,839 --> 00:51:33,048 Thank you. 1231 00:51:35,259 --> 00:51:36,760 Ryan: We're excited to see what you do next 1232 00:51:36,760 --> 00:51:39,346 after all of that. 1233 00:51:39,346 --> 00:51:41,265 What's that? What's going on with that tear there? 1234 00:51:41,265 --> 00:51:43,183 What are you feeling? I'm just so happy. 1235 00:51:43,183 --> 00:51:45,227 This is everything I want to do 1236 00:51:45,227 --> 00:51:46,687 and to see my family watching me and literally sobbing with me. 1237 00:51:46,687 --> 00:51:48,772 It's insane. 1238 00:51:48,772 --> 00:51:50,274 And I just respect all of you guys in this crowd. 1239 00:51:50,274 --> 00:51:52,484 Thank you so much. Thank you. 1240 00:51:52,484 --> 00:51:55,612 Great job. Madison Moon! 1241 00:51:55,612 --> 00:51:58,073 If you want her "Idol" dream to live another week, 1242 00:51:58,073 --> 00:52:00,868 vote right now online or via text. 1243 00:52:00,868 --> 00:52:04,079 You can also hit up the official "American Idol" voting post 1244 00:52:04,079 --> 00:52:05,623 on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. 1245 00:52:05,623 --> 00:52:06,957 To get those votes for Madison, 1246 00:52:06,957 --> 00:52:08,751 you can do one of those ways. 1247 00:52:08,751 --> 00:52:10,419 Vote for all your favorites. 1248 00:52:10,419 --> 00:52:12,421 Madison Moon, everyone. Thank you very much. 1249 00:52:12,421 --> 00:52:15,174 [ Cheers and applause ] 1250 00:52:17,426 --> 00:52:19,553 Ryan: Alright, check it out. 1251 00:52:19,553 --> 00:52:22,181 Coming up, Chris Tungseth has his eye on the prize 1252 00:52:22,181 --> 00:52:25,559 as he takes the stage with "Apologize." 1253 00:52:25,559 --> 00:52:27,186 More "Idol" coming after this. 1254 00:52:30,147 --> 00:52:31,774 Oh, my God. 1255 00:52:40,407 --> 00:52:42,743 [ Cheers and applause ] 1256 00:52:42,743 --> 00:52:44,787 Your votes are critical tonight 1257 00:52:44,787 --> 00:52:47,915 as you decide on who you want to see in your top 14 next week, 1258 00:52:47,915 --> 00:52:50,167 so keep them coming. 1259 00:52:50,167 --> 00:52:53,587 Next to take the stage is Minnesota's Chris Tungseth. 1260 00:52:57,216 --> 00:53:01,220 This morning I woke up early and went to the spa. 1261 00:53:01,220 --> 00:53:02,930 This was the first time ever being pampered. 1262 00:53:02,930 --> 00:53:04,640 This is the best. 1263 00:53:04,640 --> 00:53:06,475 I've been enjoying the princess treatment, 1264 00:53:06,475 --> 00:53:08,727 but I don't think it's gonna last very long. 1265 00:53:08,727 --> 00:53:10,396 When I'm not here with "American Idol," 1266 00:53:10,396 --> 00:53:13,440 I'm working and I'm trying to pay bills. 1267 00:53:13,440 --> 00:53:15,234 I don't really have a whole lot of downtime, 1268 00:53:15,234 --> 00:53:18,779 so being in a spa for the first time was so nice. 1269 00:53:18,779 --> 00:53:22,032 This round I'll be singing "Apologize" by OneRepublic. 1270 00:53:22,032 --> 00:53:23,283 Classic. Chris: Yeah, classic. 1271 00:53:23,283 --> 00:53:25,285 When I was about 12 or 13, 1272 00:53:25,285 --> 00:53:27,788 I would hop on my bike with my papers and do my paper route, 1273 00:53:27,788 --> 00:53:30,290 and I'd listen to the song over and over and over again. 1274 00:53:30,290 --> 00:53:32,334 ♪ I'm holding on your rope ♪ 1275 00:53:32,334 --> 00:53:36,630 ♪ Got me ten feet off the ground ♪ 1276 00:53:36,630 --> 00:53:38,632 This is one of the more intimate things somebody's done. 1277 00:53:38,632 --> 00:53:41,135 Yeah, I want to make this one a little bit more fun. 1278 00:53:41,135 --> 00:53:42,845 A song that people know. 1279 00:53:42,845 --> 00:53:43,929 A song that people want to sing along to, 1280 00:53:43,929 --> 00:53:45,764 but also with intimacy. 1281 00:53:45,764 --> 00:53:47,641 But fun is different for everybody, right? Right. 1282 00:53:47,641 --> 00:53:49,810 So we don't have to be everybody's version of fun. Exactly. 1283 00:53:49,810 --> 00:53:51,437 But I think letting that hair down... Yeah. 1284 00:53:51,437 --> 00:53:52,896 I don't know what you're wearing, 1285 00:53:52,896 --> 00:53:54,732 but a little, you know, a little unbuttoned. 1286 00:53:54,732 --> 00:53:56,024 You know what I mean? You're very handsome. Yeah, yeah. 1287 00:53:56,024 --> 00:53:57,734 So leaning into that appeal, 1288 00:53:57,734 --> 00:53:59,695 I think with this song will bring the fun 1289 00:53:59,695 --> 00:54:03,490 that you're also looking to. Yeah, absolutely. 1290 00:54:03,490 --> 00:54:04,825 Yes. 1291 00:54:04,825 --> 00:54:06,785 There you go. 1292 00:54:06,785 --> 00:54:11,373 ♪ I said it's too late to apologize ♪ 1293 00:54:11,373 --> 00:54:14,042 ♪ It's too late ♪ 1294 00:54:14,042 --> 00:54:16,295 He wants to make it fun, well, in my mind, 1295 00:54:16,295 --> 00:54:17,796 I want to see you lean into your image. 1296 00:54:17,796 --> 00:54:19,381 ♪ Yeah ♪ 1297 00:54:19,381 --> 00:54:21,133 Yeah. I'm telling you. 1298 00:54:21,133 --> 00:54:22,759 Work it, everything you got. 1299 00:54:22,759 --> 00:54:25,095 I wish I could do that. I can't do that. 1300 00:54:25,095 --> 00:54:26,889 I might have to take Keke's advice 1301 00:54:26,889 --> 00:54:29,141 and let my hair down and drop a button or two. 1302 00:54:29,141 --> 00:54:31,727 That's it. That was giving. Yes! 1303 00:54:31,727 --> 00:54:33,020 Brad: Yeah. 1304 00:54:33,020 --> 00:54:36,523 [ Cheers and applause ] 1305 00:54:36,523 --> 00:54:42,529 ♪ Ahhhhh ♪ 1306 00:54:42,529 --> 00:54:44,281 ♪ I'm holding on your rope ♪ 1307 00:54:44,281 --> 00:54:48,160 ♪ Got me ten feet off the ground ♪ 1308 00:54:50,162 --> 00:54:52,080 ♪ And I'm hearing what you say ♪ 1309 00:54:52,080 --> 00:54:58,295 ♪ But I just can't make a sound ♪ 1310 00:54:58,295 --> 00:55:00,839 ♪ You tell me that you need me ♪ 1311 00:55:00,839 --> 00:55:04,009 ♪ Then you go and cut me down ♪ 1312 00:55:04,009 --> 00:55:06,470 ♪ But wait ♪ 1313 00:55:06,470 --> 00:55:08,722 ♪ Tell me that you're sorry ♪ 1314 00:55:08,722 --> 00:55:13,810 ♪ Didn't think I'd turn around and say ♪ 1315 00:55:13,810 --> 00:55:18,023 ♪ That it's too late to apologize ♪ 1316 00:55:18,023 --> 00:55:21,860 ♪ It's too late ♪ 1317 00:55:21,860 --> 00:55:26,031 ♪ I said it's too late to apologize ♪ 1318 00:55:26,031 --> 00:55:29,076 ♪ It's too late ♪ 1319 00:55:29,076 --> 00:55:33,455 ♪ Oh, whoa ♪ 1320 00:55:33,455 --> 00:55:35,123 Go on and sing that song, boy. 1321 00:55:37,876 --> 00:55:40,587 ♪ I'd take another chance, take a fall ♪ 1322 00:55:40,587 --> 00:55:45,509 ♪ Take a shot for you ♪ 1323 00:55:45,509 --> 00:55:48,428 ♪ And I need you like a heart needs a beat ♪ 1324 00:55:48,428 --> 00:55:52,766 ♪ But it's nothing new ♪ 1325 00:55:52,766 --> 00:55:57,020 ♪ I loved you with a fire red ♪ 1326 00:55:57,020 --> 00:56:01,441 ♪ Now it's burning blue ♪ 1327 00:56:01,441 --> 00:56:03,569 ♪ Sorry like an angel ♪ 1328 00:56:03,569 --> 00:56:09,157 ♪ Heaven let me think was you ♪ 1329 00:56:09,157 --> 00:56:13,120 ♪ 'Cause it's too late to apologize ♪ 1330 00:56:13,120 --> 00:56:16,665 ♪ It's too late ♪ 1331 00:56:16,665 --> 00:56:20,836 ♪ I said it's too late to apologize ♪ 1332 00:56:20,836 --> 00:56:25,340 ♪ Yeah ♪ 1333 00:56:25,340 --> 00:56:30,470 ♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪ 1334 00:56:30,470 --> 00:56:32,514 Wow. 1335 00:56:32,514 --> 00:56:37,603 ♪ I said it's too late to apologize ♪ 1336 00:56:37,603 --> 00:56:42,024 ♪ It's too late ♪ 1337 00:56:42,024 --> 00:56:45,235 [ Cheers and applause ] 1338 00:56:48,488 --> 00:56:51,033 Ryan: There he is. Nice work. 1339 00:56:51,033 --> 00:56:53,285 So you wanted to create some intimate moments 1340 00:56:53,285 --> 00:56:54,536 in that performance, right? 1341 00:56:54,536 --> 00:56:56,246 Yeah. Absolutely. Lionel. 1342 00:56:56,246 --> 00:56:59,875 So let me just tell you, the first verse, 1343 00:56:59,875 --> 00:57:03,462 you were concentrating so hard, you almost blew up. 1344 00:57:03,462 --> 00:57:06,089 I'm telling you, you were just in every note. 1345 00:57:06,089 --> 00:57:08,300 "I'm thinking about it. I got to make it perfect." 1346 00:57:08,300 --> 00:57:10,719 Second verse... [exhales] 1347 00:57:10,719 --> 00:57:12,846 ...you joined us. 1348 00:57:12,846 --> 00:57:14,556 I mean, from that point on, 1349 00:57:14,556 --> 00:57:17,559 you just kind of let go and delivered the goods. 1350 00:57:17,559 --> 00:57:20,646 Enjoy that stage. You've got the gift. 1351 00:57:20,646 --> 00:57:21,813 Thank you, Lionel. 1352 00:57:21,813 --> 00:57:24,816 Ryan: Keke. 1353 00:57:24,816 --> 00:57:26,485 Chris, you have a great voice, 1354 00:57:26,485 --> 00:57:28,528 but you also have a great vibe and the way 1355 00:57:28,528 --> 00:57:30,739 that you transformed the song, it was like, "Okay, 1356 00:57:30,739 --> 00:57:32,449 I'm getting a crisp version of this song." 1357 00:57:32,449 --> 00:57:35,410 And I think for me, I want to hear more of you 1358 00:57:35,410 --> 00:57:37,663 to really get into that vibe of what makes Chris Chris. 1359 00:57:37,663 --> 00:57:39,581 And so to Lionel's point, I want to see you get more comfortable. 1360 00:57:39,581 --> 00:57:41,124 I want to see you get relaxed. 1361 00:57:41,124 --> 00:57:42,793 I want to come into your world 1362 00:57:42,793 --> 00:57:44,211 because I know that there's a lot there. 1363 00:57:44,211 --> 00:57:46,630 Thank you, Keke. Yeah, great job. 1364 00:57:46,630 --> 00:57:48,048 Miss Underwood. 1365 00:57:48,048 --> 00:57:51,009 I love your voice so much. 1366 00:57:51,009 --> 00:57:52,803 Like, you just have this gorgeous, 1367 00:57:52,803 --> 00:57:55,347 like, laid-back vibrato. 1368 00:57:55,347 --> 00:57:58,016 It doesn't sound like anybody else. 1369 00:57:58,016 --> 00:58:01,436 One little thing, and I don't mean this weird, 1370 00:58:01,436 --> 00:58:05,273 but you've got this mysterious, sexy vibe going, 1371 00:58:05,273 --> 00:58:08,777 and I feel like you need to know that. 1372 00:58:08,777 --> 00:58:11,029 You look sad. 1373 00:58:11,029 --> 00:58:13,073 I thought I was the only one with the mysterious, sexy vibe. 1374 00:58:13,073 --> 00:58:16,201 Oh, no. No. Come on, Luke. 1375 00:58:16,201 --> 00:58:18,286 I mean this as a compliment. 1376 00:58:18,286 --> 00:58:20,789 It's like one of your kind of, like, superpowers. 1377 00:58:20,789 --> 00:58:22,874 And if you own that, 1378 00:58:22,874 --> 00:58:25,085 I feel like they will just eat it up. 1379 00:58:25,085 --> 00:58:26,962 Keke: I agree. Sorry if that was weird. 1380 00:58:26,962 --> 00:58:28,547 Nah, you're good. Sorry. 1381 00:58:28,547 --> 00:58:31,341 I love my husband. Yes. 1382 00:58:31,341 --> 00:58:33,427 Lionel: I'm just saying. 1383 00:58:33,427 --> 00:58:36,179 Man, I want to hear that power you got. 1384 00:58:36,179 --> 00:58:39,057 I want -- I want you to partner that voice 1385 00:58:39,057 --> 00:58:42,185 with that sexy stuff that Carrie's bringing up. 1386 00:58:42,185 --> 00:58:44,896 Which I mean, hey, you know, 1387 00:58:44,896 --> 00:58:47,274 I see it, dawg, I see it. 1388 00:58:47,274 --> 00:58:49,359 I know what she's talking about. 1389 00:58:49,359 --> 00:58:51,319 Am I rambling, Ryan, am I rambling? 1390 00:58:51,319 --> 00:58:52,821 Look, he's making you nervous. 1391 00:58:52,821 --> 00:58:54,740 He's so cute. I understand. 1392 00:58:54,740 --> 00:58:57,743 But the main thing that's really important 1393 00:58:57,743 --> 00:59:00,912 is I see you getting right up to the edge and just... 1394 00:59:00,912 --> 00:59:03,331 Man, just set yourself free and start singing. 1395 00:59:03,331 --> 00:59:05,083 Lionel: Jump on it. Come on, man. Let it go. 1396 00:59:05,083 --> 00:59:06,460 Thank you, Luke. Let it go. 1397 00:59:06,460 --> 00:59:07,753 Ryan: Jump off the deep end and go for it. 1398 00:59:07,753 --> 00:59:09,421 Chris Tungseth. 1399 00:59:09,421 --> 00:59:12,090 Here are all the ways you can vote for him tonight. 1400 00:59:12,090 --> 00:59:14,426 We've got online, via text and the newest way 1401 00:59:14,426 --> 00:59:16,386 to show your love is on social media. 1402 00:59:16,386 --> 00:59:17,512 You can check out all the voting details 1403 00:59:17,512 --> 00:59:18,972 at americanidol.com. 1404 00:59:18,972 --> 00:59:20,807 Chris, give 'em that look one more time. 1405 00:59:20,807 --> 00:59:23,143 [ Cheers and applause ] 1406 00:59:23,143 --> 00:59:24,519 There you go. Good luck, buddy. 1407 00:59:24,519 --> 00:59:26,146 Thank you very much. Appreciate it. 1408 00:59:28,982 --> 00:59:32,694 Ryan: Coming up, California's Ruby Rae on some One-D. 1409 00:59:32,694 --> 00:59:35,739 "Idol" rolls on at Disney's Aulani Resort right after this. 1410 00:59:35,739 --> 00:59:38,992 [ Cheers and applause ] 1411 00:59:43,330 --> 00:59:46,124 The other Ryan wanted to say hello here, Ryan Tedder. 1412 00:59:46,124 --> 00:59:48,627 Oh, my God, dude. What's up? Ryan T.: What's up, man? 1413 00:59:48,627 --> 00:59:50,921 Nice to meet you. Good to meet you. 1414 00:59:50,921 --> 00:59:53,131 Aloha. Aloha. 1415 00:59:53,131 --> 00:59:55,675 He just did a beautiful rendition of your song, bro. 1416 00:59:55,675 --> 00:59:57,844 I can't wait to hear. 1417 00:59:57,844 --> 00:59:59,221 I was hearing a little bit of the warm-up earlier today. 1418 00:59:59,221 --> 01:00:00,722 Ryan sent me a video. Oh, my word. 1419 01:00:00,722 --> 01:00:03,391 Thank you so much. I appreciate you so much. 1420 01:00:03,391 --> 01:00:04,768 I mean, this guy's -- This guy's a legend. 1421 01:00:04,768 --> 01:00:06,520 Legend, right? 1422 01:00:06,520 --> 01:00:07,771 Love you so much. Appreciate you. 1423 01:00:07,771 --> 01:00:09,773 Peace. Mahalo. 1424 01:00:09,773 --> 01:00:11,024 Awesome. Thanks, bro. 1425 01:00:11,024 --> 01:00:12,651 I'll hit you later. Miss you. Bye-bye. 1426 01:00:12,651 --> 01:00:16,112 That's freaking crazy. Oh, my word. 1427 01:00:24,037 --> 01:00:25,705 Welcome back to "American Idol" from Aulani, 1428 01:00:25,705 --> 01:00:28,083 A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii. 1429 01:00:28,083 --> 01:00:30,377 10 of our insanely talented finalists 1430 01:00:30,377 --> 01:00:32,629 are lighting up the stage for your votes tonight. 1431 01:00:32,629 --> 01:00:34,506 And earlier this week, 1432 01:00:34,506 --> 01:00:36,258 they also had the pleasure of kicking back 1433 01:00:36,258 --> 01:00:38,468 to enjoy some of their own Aulani time. 1434 01:00:38,468 --> 01:00:41,388 Right? Watch this. 1435 01:00:41,388 --> 01:00:43,640 Rae: I always dreamed that my voice would bring me 1436 01:00:43,640 --> 01:00:47,310 to places like this and it happened. 1437 01:00:47,310 --> 01:00:49,688 [ Squeals ] 1438 01:00:49,688 --> 01:00:50,856 Man: Being here in Hawaii has been so different 1439 01:00:50,856 --> 01:00:52,899 from being back home. 1440 01:00:52,899 --> 01:00:55,652 Just to see this part of the world, it hits different. 1441 01:00:55,652 --> 01:00:57,863 ♪ No matter how your heart is grieving ♪ 1442 01:00:57,863 --> 01:01:00,407 ♪ If you keep on believing, the dream... ♪ 1443 01:01:00,407 --> 01:01:02,576 If this is a hole in one, it'll be my first hole in one ever. 1444 01:01:02,576 --> 01:01:03,743 ♪ Come true ♪ 1445 01:01:03,743 --> 01:01:06,079 Whoo! 1446 01:01:06,079 --> 01:01:07,747 We're best buds now. 1447 01:01:07,747 --> 01:01:09,749 Man #2: It's just been so fun. 1448 01:01:09,749 --> 01:01:11,251 The memories that we're making is just all unforgettable. 1449 01:01:11,251 --> 01:01:13,420 Woman: It's really a dream come true. 1450 01:01:13,420 --> 01:01:15,046 Hawaii! 1451 01:01:15,046 --> 01:01:18,049 [ Cheers and applause ] 1452 01:01:18,049 --> 01:01:19,801 Look at that. 1453 01:01:19,801 --> 01:01:21,845 You just saw Ruby Rae cruising on the catamaran. 1454 01:01:21,845 --> 01:01:23,972 Here she is now, 1455 01:01:23,972 --> 01:01:26,850 coming face to face with Brad Paisley and Keke. 1456 01:01:26,850 --> 01:01:28,059 Watch. 1457 01:01:31,479 --> 01:01:33,190 Ruby: Being here has been great. 1458 01:01:33,190 --> 01:01:34,441 I mean, I think I've definitely had some time 1459 01:01:34,441 --> 01:01:36,526 to relax and soak up the sun, 1460 01:01:36,526 --> 01:01:37,986 and I've gotten to do some really cool things 1461 01:01:37,986 --> 01:01:39,905 around the resort with my family. 1462 01:01:39,905 --> 01:01:42,198 The Mickey waffles are, like, my favorite things ever. 1463 01:01:42,198 --> 01:01:44,075 Cheers. Cheers. 1464 01:01:44,075 --> 01:01:45,493 There's characters everywhere. 1465 01:01:45,493 --> 01:01:48,455 We saw a Goofy and then Chip and Dale. 1466 01:01:48,455 --> 01:01:50,749 It feels absolutely insane to make top 20. 1467 01:01:50,749 --> 01:01:53,001 I'm just, like, really excited and proud to be here. 1468 01:01:53,001 --> 01:01:54,169 Hey! Hi, there. 1469 01:01:54,169 --> 01:01:55,754 What's up, Ruby Rae? 1470 01:01:55,754 --> 01:01:57,631 For the beach round, 1471 01:01:57,631 --> 01:01:58,548 I'm gonna be singing "Drag Me Down" by One Direction. 1472 01:01:58,548 --> 01:02:00,342 Why this song? 1473 01:02:00,342 --> 01:02:01,676 I chose this song as kind of a thank you 1474 01:02:01,676 --> 01:02:03,303 to my three older brothers, 1475 01:02:03,303 --> 01:02:05,555 because they were my biggest supporters 1476 01:02:05,555 --> 01:02:07,891 when I was dealing with some mean girls 1477 01:02:07,891 --> 01:02:09,726 back in middle school. Uh-oh. 1478 01:02:09,726 --> 01:02:11,561 I decided when I was 11 1479 01:02:11,561 --> 01:02:13,605 that it would be a fun idea to shave my head, 1480 01:02:13,605 --> 01:02:16,024 so I had a buzz cut. I have some photos. 1481 01:02:16,024 --> 01:02:17,901 Please show us. That's... 1482 01:02:17,901 --> 01:02:19,611 [ Gasps ] Brad: Wow. 1483 01:02:19,611 --> 01:02:21,529 I ended up losing a lot of my friends because of it. 1484 01:02:21,529 --> 01:02:22,989 Because of that? 1485 01:02:22,989 --> 01:02:24,282 Yes. My brothers, they had my back. 1486 01:02:24,282 --> 01:02:26,117 And so this is, like, a thank you. 1487 01:02:26,117 --> 01:02:28,036 Nobody can drag me down with their love and support. 1488 01:02:28,036 --> 01:02:30,080 Okay. Aw, I love that. 1489 01:02:30,080 --> 01:02:33,583 ♪ All my life, you stood by me ♪ 1490 01:02:33,583 --> 01:02:35,210 Brad: It's an amazing thing 1491 01:02:35,210 --> 01:02:37,170 that one of the most formative events of her life 1492 01:02:37,170 --> 01:02:40,215 was a bullying for a really trivial thing. 1493 01:02:40,215 --> 01:02:42,300 I think that's actually gonna serve her. 1494 01:02:42,300 --> 01:02:45,637 Use that experience to really grab this audience. 1495 01:02:45,637 --> 01:02:48,348 It's certainly a song that embodies the hope 1496 01:02:48,348 --> 01:02:50,433 and the struggle, and that's great. 1497 01:02:50,433 --> 01:02:52,477 Thank you. Use that. 1498 01:02:52,477 --> 01:02:54,145 The song does come from kind of a sad place, 1499 01:02:54,145 --> 01:02:56,231 but I want to just stand strong 1500 01:02:56,231 --> 01:02:58,942 and still give a fun performance to watch. 1501 01:02:58,942 --> 01:03:02,404 [ Cheers and applause ] 1502 01:03:02,404 --> 01:03:07,117 ♪♪ 1503 01:03:07,117 --> 01:03:09,119 ♪ I've got fire for a heart ♪ 1504 01:03:09,119 --> 01:03:11,037 ♪ I'm not scared of the dark ♪ 1505 01:03:11,037 --> 01:03:13,957 ♪ You've never seen it look so easy ♪ 1506 01:03:13,957 --> 01:03:16,209 ♪ I got a river for a soul ♪ 1507 01:03:16,209 --> 01:03:18,211 ♪ And, baby, you're a boat ♪ 1508 01:03:18,211 --> 01:03:20,714 ♪ Baby, you're my only reason ♪ 1509 01:03:20,714 --> 01:03:24,050 ♪ If I didn't have you, there would be nothing left ♪ 1510 01:03:24,050 --> 01:03:27,554 ♪ A shell of a man who could never be his best ♪ 1511 01:03:27,554 --> 01:03:30,932 ♪ If I didn't have you, I'd never see the sun ♪ 1512 01:03:30,932 --> 01:03:33,893 ♪ You taught me how to be someone ♪ 1513 01:03:33,893 --> 01:03:38,356 ♪ Hey, all my life, you stood by me ♪ 1514 01:03:38,356 --> 01:03:41,526 ♪ When no one else was ever behind me ♪ 1515 01:03:41,526 --> 01:03:45,321 ♪ All these lights, they can't blind me ♪ 1516 01:03:45,321 --> 01:03:48,450 ♪ With your love, nobody can drag me ♪ 1517 01:03:48,450 --> 01:03:52,287 ♪ All my life, you stood by me ♪ 1518 01:03:52,287 --> 01:03:55,623 ♪ When no one else was ever behind me ♪ 1519 01:03:55,623 --> 01:03:59,044 ♪ All these lights, they can't blind me ♪ 1520 01:03:59,044 --> 01:04:04,841 ♪ With your love, nobody can drag me down ♪ 1521 01:04:04,841 --> 01:04:11,723 ♪ Nobody, nobody, nobody can drag me down ♪ 1522 01:04:11,723 --> 01:04:16,352 ♪ Nobody, nobody, nobody can drag me ♪ 1523 01:04:16,352 --> 01:04:20,148 ♪ All my life, you stood by me ♪ 1524 01:04:20,148 --> 01:04:23,485 ♪ When no one else was ever behind me ♪ 1525 01:04:23,485 --> 01:04:26,946 ♪ All these lights, they can't blind me ♪ 1526 01:04:26,946 --> 01:04:33,495 ♪ With your love, nobody can drag me down ♪ 1527 01:04:33,495 --> 01:04:41,461 ♪ Nobody, nobody, nobody can drag me down ♪ 1528 01:04:41,461 --> 01:04:51,096 ♪ Nobody, nobody, nobody can drag me down ♪ 1529 01:04:51,096 --> 01:04:57,894 ♪ Nobody can drag me down ♪ 1530 01:04:57,894 --> 01:05:03,108 ♪ Nobody can drag me down ♪ 1531 01:05:03,108 --> 01:05:05,151 [ Cheers and applause ] 1532 01:05:09,948 --> 01:05:11,533 Way to go. 1533 01:05:11,533 --> 01:05:14,577 The judges on their feet after that. 1534 01:05:14,577 --> 01:05:17,038 You are such a ray of sunshine. 1535 01:05:17,038 --> 01:05:19,374 You always got this gazillion-watt smile. 1536 01:05:19,374 --> 01:05:22,001 And, like, you can't help but smile watching you. 1537 01:05:22,001 --> 01:05:24,838 I want to challenge you a little bit to, like, get, like, 1538 01:05:24,838 --> 01:05:26,548 find your sassy side. 1539 01:05:26,548 --> 01:05:28,967 When you're singing "nobody can drag me down," 1540 01:05:28,967 --> 01:05:30,885 you know, gotta have a little sass in there. 1541 01:05:30,885 --> 01:05:32,846 So I just want to challenge you to find that side 1542 01:05:32,846 --> 01:05:34,139 of yourself and show it. 1543 01:05:34,139 --> 01:05:36,182 Bring it. Let's go. Alright. 1544 01:05:36,182 --> 01:05:38,518 So I thought for a moment when she started, 1545 01:05:38,518 --> 01:05:40,520 I said, "She's gonna run out of air 1546 01:05:40,520 --> 01:05:43,439 because she's moving, I can hear her breathing." 1547 01:05:43,439 --> 01:05:46,568 And then she hit that note and held it all evening. 1548 01:05:46,568 --> 01:05:48,444 I know you were thinking. You were overthinking. 1549 01:05:48,444 --> 01:05:50,822 Don't do it. You've got the goods. 1550 01:05:50,822 --> 01:05:52,991 That was amazing that you kind of pulled that one out. 1551 01:05:52,991 --> 01:05:54,868 I'm telling you. Thank you. 1552 01:05:54,868 --> 01:05:57,120 It's 16, right? Yeah. 1553 01:05:57,120 --> 01:05:58,288 That's -- that's -- that's disgusting. 1554 01:05:58,288 --> 01:05:59,956 That's just disgusting. 1555 01:05:59,956 --> 01:06:02,125 Yeah. First of all, it's incredible 1556 01:06:02,125 --> 01:06:03,710 that you have a voice on you like that. 1557 01:06:03,710 --> 01:06:05,420 The only thing that I would have wanted was to know 1558 01:06:05,420 --> 01:06:06,921 that you were able to take your time with it 1559 01:06:06,921 --> 01:06:08,840 and, you know, let the -- let the band catch up to you 1560 01:06:08,840 --> 01:06:10,675 instead of you being a little bit in front of them. 1561 01:06:10,675 --> 01:06:12,969 But these are small things that'll go towards you 1562 01:06:12,969 --> 01:06:15,763 in this competition just to make your performance better. 1563 01:06:15,763 --> 01:06:18,099 And, um, incredible job. You did fabulous. 1564 01:06:18,099 --> 01:06:19,726 Thank you so much. Luke: Yeah. 1565 01:06:19,726 --> 01:06:21,853 Luke: Yeah. Yeah. 1566 01:06:21,853 --> 01:06:24,564 It's hard to get out of, like, a 16-year-old mentality, 1567 01:06:24,564 --> 01:06:26,566 but you do have a great voice. 1568 01:06:26,566 --> 01:06:29,444 It was really, like, a 16-year-old performance 1569 01:06:29,444 --> 01:06:31,196 for the first time that we've seen out of you, 1570 01:06:31,196 --> 01:06:34,032 which is -- What is it, Lionel? 1571 01:06:34,032 --> 01:06:35,783 It's disgusting. Just disgusting. 1572 01:06:35,783 --> 01:06:38,369 But what you need to work on is, like, 1573 01:06:38,369 --> 01:06:40,205 you know, get in that mentality of like, 1574 01:06:40,205 --> 01:06:41,915 "I'm gonna get out here" and, like, almost create 1575 01:06:41,915 --> 01:06:43,666 a little alter ego where you -- 1576 01:06:43,666 --> 01:06:45,335 where you got a little more angst in there. 1577 01:06:45,335 --> 01:06:47,670 But I love your voice. 1578 01:06:47,670 --> 01:06:49,797 And we know you've got all the goods in there, so thank you. 1579 01:06:49,797 --> 01:06:51,799 Thank you so much. 1580 01:06:51,799 --> 01:06:53,092 Ryan: It's all good feedback. 1581 01:06:53,092 --> 01:06:54,511 And every time you're up on the stage, 1582 01:06:54,511 --> 01:06:56,262 you get better and better at all of that. 1583 01:06:56,262 --> 01:06:57,388 A lot to think about. Some good stuff there. 1584 01:06:57,388 --> 01:06:59,390 Ruby Rae. 1585 01:06:59,390 --> 01:07:01,392 You can vote for Ruby online at americanidol.com. 1586 01:07:01,392 --> 01:07:04,729 Plus via our social pages on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. 1587 01:07:04,729 --> 01:07:08,024 Text voting is available to subscribers of all carriers. 1588 01:07:08,024 --> 01:07:09,234 Ruby Rae. Thank you very much. 1589 01:07:09,234 --> 01:07:10,360 Thank you guys. You're amazing. 1590 01:07:10,360 --> 01:07:11,319 Thank you. 1591 01:07:13,488 --> 01:07:15,573 Now, we have got more show-stopping 1592 01:07:15,573 --> 01:07:18,368 beachside performances heading your way 1593 01:07:18,368 --> 01:07:21,913 like Julián Kalel with some Zach Bryan. 1594 01:07:21,913 --> 01:07:24,457 "Idol's" back right after this from Hawaii. 1595 01:07:24,457 --> 01:07:25,959 [ Cheers and applause ] 1596 01:07:34,133 --> 01:07:35,677 Welcome back to "American Idol." 1597 01:07:35,677 --> 01:07:38,513 Keep those votes coming in for all your favorites 1598 01:07:38,513 --> 01:07:40,390 online, via text, and on social media. 1599 01:07:40,390 --> 01:07:42,725 Their lives in the competition depend on it. 1600 01:07:42,725 --> 01:07:45,937 And Julián Kalel wants to stick around for a while. 1601 01:07:45,937 --> 01:07:49,607 Here's his mentor meet-up with Brad and Keke. 1602 01:07:49,607 --> 01:07:52,610 Julián: I was here two summers ago. 1603 01:07:52,610 --> 01:07:54,279 My family and I, we're big Hawaii fans. 1604 01:07:54,279 --> 01:07:56,155 We're also big Disney fans 1605 01:07:56,155 --> 01:07:57,573 and my favorite character is Stitch. 1606 01:07:57,573 --> 01:08:00,702 Stitch! What's going on, buddy? 1607 01:08:00,702 --> 01:08:02,120 I just think he's a little troublemaker. 1608 01:08:02,120 --> 01:08:03,621 I love his voice. 1609 01:08:03,621 --> 01:08:05,582 [ Imitating Stitch ] Ohana means family. 1610 01:08:05,582 --> 01:08:08,418 Family means nobody gets left behind. 1611 01:08:08,418 --> 01:08:10,628 [ Normal voice ] To be back here in Disney's Aulani Resort, 1612 01:08:10,628 --> 01:08:12,714 it feels like a blessing. 1613 01:08:12,714 --> 01:08:14,757 There is just no such thing as a bad day in Hawaii. 1614 01:08:14,757 --> 01:08:17,051 Thank you. Thank you. 1615 01:08:17,051 --> 01:08:19,178 Hi. How are you, Julián? 1616 01:08:19,178 --> 01:08:20,638 For this round, I'm choosing a song 1617 01:08:20,638 --> 01:08:22,849 called "Tourniquet" by Zach Bryan. 1618 01:08:22,849 --> 01:08:25,685 ♪ There's delays on the planes out of Eastern Montana ♪ 1619 01:08:25,685 --> 01:08:27,395 ♪ Where you told me you were leavin' from ♪ 1620 01:08:27,395 --> 01:08:28,688 It means a lot to me. 1621 01:08:28,688 --> 01:08:30,564 So why is that? 1622 01:08:30,564 --> 01:08:32,649 "Tourniquet" to me means picking someone else up 1623 01:08:32,649 --> 01:08:33,734 when they're hurting and always telling someone, 1624 01:08:33,734 --> 01:08:35,319 "I have your back." 1625 01:08:35,319 --> 01:08:37,404 ♪ Well, if you need a tourniquet ♪ 1626 01:08:37,404 --> 01:08:39,073 ♪ Or if you wanna turn and quit ♪ 1627 01:08:39,073 --> 01:08:41,283 ♪ Know that I'll be by your side ♪ 1628 01:08:41,283 --> 01:08:42,785 Julián: What always heals my heart 1629 01:08:42,785 --> 01:08:45,162 is thinking about the people that I have in my life. 1630 01:08:45,162 --> 01:08:47,247 And what motivates me even more 1631 01:08:47,247 --> 01:08:51,085 is hoping that whoever's listening gets that feeling 1632 01:08:51,085 --> 01:08:52,795 that "I understand, I see you." 1633 01:08:52,795 --> 01:08:54,505 Brad: It felt very authentic. 1634 01:08:54,505 --> 01:08:55,965 And so I think you're getting a real sense 1635 01:08:55,965 --> 01:08:57,800 of who he is as an artist. 1636 01:08:57,800 --> 01:09:00,636 You know, that's magic being this close. Great voice. 1637 01:09:00,636 --> 01:09:03,848 Thank you so much. You know, it's really captivating. 1638 01:09:03,848 --> 01:09:07,518 Your prowess on the guitar shows, your voice is perfect. 1639 01:09:07,518 --> 01:09:09,228 Thank you so much. You're suited for that song. 1640 01:09:09,228 --> 01:09:10,520 Sometimes when you're in a competition, 1641 01:09:10,520 --> 01:09:11,939 it's like you're thinking about 1642 01:09:11,939 --> 01:09:13,524 "What's gonna do my voice the best?" 1643 01:09:13,524 --> 01:09:15,234 But if you just sing what's true to you... Yeah. 1644 01:09:15,234 --> 01:09:17,236 ...it somehow is most perfect. 1645 01:09:17,236 --> 01:09:19,113 Music can feel like a hug. 1646 01:09:19,113 --> 01:09:20,615 Music can feel like a hand on your back 1647 01:09:20,615 --> 01:09:22,950 that tells you you're not alone. 1648 01:09:22,950 --> 01:09:24,911 And that's what I'm trying to replicate with my performance. 1649 01:09:24,911 --> 01:09:27,830 [ Cheers and applause ] 1650 01:09:27,830 --> 01:09:35,046 ♪♪ 1651 01:09:35,046 --> 01:09:42,553 ♪♪ 1652 01:09:42,553 --> 01:09:45,680 ♪ There's delays on the planes out of Eastern Montana ♪ 1653 01:09:45,680 --> 01:09:48,975 ♪ Where you told me you were leavin' from ♪ 1654 01:09:48,975 --> 01:09:52,270 ♪ You've been stabbed in the back and the rest of your body ♪ 1655 01:09:52,270 --> 01:09:55,358 ♪ Won't you tell me where you bleedin' from? ♪ 1656 01:09:55,358 --> 01:09:58,861 ♪ Well, if you need a tourniquet or if you wanna turn and quit ♪ 1657 01:09:58,861 --> 01:10:01,906 ♪ Know that I'll be by your side ♪ 1658 01:10:01,906 --> 01:10:04,909 ♪ You bled your whole soul into things you can't control ♪ 1659 01:10:04,909 --> 01:10:08,871 ♪ In a world you'll never satisfy ♪ 1660 01:10:08,871 --> 01:10:10,540 ♪ But I'll bandage up your body ♪ 1661 01:10:10,540 --> 01:10:14,794 ♪ Your bones and your bad days too ♪ 1662 01:10:14,794 --> 01:10:20,299 ♪ Take care of the blood that your love runs through ♪ 1663 01:10:20,299 --> 01:10:22,093 ♪ I know all the damage ♪ 1664 01:10:22,093 --> 01:10:26,222 ♪ Some days in this dark world does ♪ 1665 01:10:26,222 --> 01:10:31,894 ♪ But you laughed last week at something I dreamed of ♪ 1666 01:10:31,894 --> 01:10:33,020 Come on! 1667 01:10:33,020 --> 01:10:38,568 ♪♪ 1668 01:10:38,568 --> 01:10:45,700 ♪ Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa ♪ 1669 01:10:45,700 --> 01:10:48,453 ♪ Oh, I'll bandage up your body ♪ 1670 01:10:48,453 --> 01:10:52,707 ♪ Your bones and your bad days too ♪ 1671 01:10:52,707 --> 01:10:57,253 ♪ Take care of the blood that your love runs through ♪ 1672 01:10:57,253 --> 01:10:59,964 ♪ Oh, and I know all the damage ♪ 1673 01:10:59,964 --> 01:11:04,051 ♪ Some days in this dark world does ♪ 1674 01:11:04,051 --> 01:11:09,765 ♪ But you laughed last week at something I dreamed of ♪ 1675 01:11:09,765 --> 01:11:11,559 ♪ Dreamed of ♪ 1676 01:11:11,559 --> 01:11:13,603 [ Cheers and applause ] 1677 01:11:13,603 --> 01:11:16,731 ♪ There's delays on the planes out of Eastern Montana ♪ 1678 01:11:16,731 --> 01:11:19,817 ♪ Where you told me you were leavin' from ♪ 1679 01:11:19,817 --> 01:11:21,944 ♪ You've been stabbed in the back ♪ 1680 01:11:21,944 --> 01:11:23,738 ♪ And the rest of your body ♪ 1681 01:11:23,738 --> 01:11:26,616 ♪ Won't you tell me where you're bleeding from ♪ 1682 01:11:26,616 --> 01:11:30,703 ♪ Won't you tell me where you're bleedin' from? ♪ 1683 01:11:30,703 --> 01:11:31,787 [ Cheers and applause ] 1684 01:11:31,787 --> 01:11:32,997 Ryan: Yeah, man. 1685 01:11:32,997 --> 01:11:34,791 Yeah, man. 1686 01:11:34,791 --> 01:11:37,543 [ Cheers and applause continue ] 1687 01:11:40,922 --> 01:11:43,299 Well, just listen to that. 1688 01:11:43,299 --> 01:11:45,635 Thank you. Thank you. 1689 01:11:45,635 --> 01:11:47,053 What'd you connect with in that song? 1690 01:11:47,053 --> 01:11:48,554 What message? 1691 01:11:48,554 --> 01:11:50,431 Well, to me, I wanted to... 1692 01:11:50,431 --> 01:11:51,891 Whenever I listen to a song like this, 1693 01:11:51,891 --> 01:11:53,768 I think of unconditional love. 1694 01:11:53,768 --> 01:11:56,854 Whether it be for a friend, for someone you love. 1695 01:11:56,854 --> 01:11:58,940 And it just means that you're never gonna leave their side 1696 01:11:58,940 --> 01:12:01,317 on their worst days and their -- their best days. 1697 01:12:01,317 --> 01:12:04,570 Um, I wanted it to feel like a hand on your back, 1698 01:12:04,570 --> 01:12:07,114 a hand, you know, that you can hold, a hug. 1699 01:12:07,114 --> 01:12:09,408 Just, you know, letting you know that you're never alone, 1700 01:12:09,408 --> 01:12:11,160 no matter how down you are. 1701 01:12:13,704 --> 01:12:15,289 I love you, that's all I'm gonna say. 1702 01:12:15,289 --> 01:12:16,415 I love you. 1703 01:12:16,415 --> 01:12:18,751 Keke. 1704 01:12:18,751 --> 01:12:20,920 I haven't been a part of the journey like these guys, 1705 01:12:20,920 --> 01:12:22,505 but I agree. 1706 01:12:22,505 --> 01:12:23,548 I mean, I feel like I've been watching you 1707 01:12:23,548 --> 01:12:24,840 in the light of this. 1708 01:12:24,840 --> 01:12:25,967 I can tell how much it means to you 1709 01:12:25,967 --> 01:12:27,051 and that it's so true to you. 1710 01:12:27,051 --> 01:12:29,345 Your voice is beautiful. 1711 01:12:29,345 --> 01:12:31,848 I mean, I can listen to you go on and on and on, you know? 1712 01:12:31,848 --> 01:12:33,933 And then when you look up, you're talking about tourniquet. 1713 01:12:33,933 --> 01:12:37,436 This is a deep and intense song, but you're delivering that hope 1714 01:12:37,436 --> 01:12:39,272 when you look up during the performance 1715 01:12:39,272 --> 01:12:41,607 and you flash us that smile, it does feel hopeful. 1716 01:12:41,607 --> 01:12:44,068 It's beautiful. I loved it. Great job. 1717 01:12:44,068 --> 01:12:44,819 Thank you so much, Keke. 1718 01:12:44,819 --> 01:12:46,904 Miss Underwood. 1719 01:12:46,904 --> 01:12:47,989 You are such an artist. 1720 01:12:47,989 --> 01:12:50,324 You're such a poet 1721 01:12:50,324 --> 01:12:53,953 and you're so believable when you start singing and playing. 1722 01:12:53,953 --> 01:12:57,248 Like, it's just so honest and it's so you. 1723 01:12:57,248 --> 01:13:00,418 And it's a joy to get to listen to you. 1724 01:13:00,418 --> 01:13:02,128 Like, "This is the best job in the world." 1725 01:13:02,128 --> 01:13:03,713 There you go. Thank you so much. 1726 01:13:03,713 --> 01:13:05,172 Ryan: Lionel. 1727 01:13:05,172 --> 01:13:07,800 To see you at this point in this competition, 1728 01:13:07,800 --> 01:13:10,678 confident, stepping right on it. 1729 01:13:10,678 --> 01:13:13,889 It is just really exciting as a judge 1730 01:13:13,889 --> 01:13:15,308 to see you stand there 1731 01:13:15,308 --> 01:13:17,476 in the light of your artistry, 1732 01:13:17,476 --> 01:13:19,270 strong and powerful. 1733 01:13:19,270 --> 01:13:20,980 Forget everything else. 1734 01:13:20,980 --> 01:13:22,940 If we can get you to this point right here, 1735 01:13:22,940 --> 01:13:25,192 your future is right in front of you. 1736 01:13:25,192 --> 01:13:26,569 Keke: Wow. Thank you, Lionel. 1737 01:13:26,569 --> 01:13:28,279 Wow. 1738 01:13:28,279 --> 01:13:32,241 You make us happy to be doing this up here. 1739 01:13:32,241 --> 01:13:36,495 That was, like, front runner of the competition kind of stuff. 1740 01:13:36,495 --> 01:13:39,498 That was like "Star Is Born" kind of moment. 1741 01:13:39,498 --> 01:13:41,292 Thank you, Luke. That means the world to me. 1742 01:13:41,292 --> 01:13:43,628 Well, it's so fun when somebody's just got it 1743 01:13:43,628 --> 01:13:45,212 and you just got it. 1744 01:13:45,212 --> 01:13:46,756 Lionel: You got it. Got it. 1745 01:13:46,756 --> 01:13:50,468 Thank you so much. Thank you guys. 1746 01:13:50,468 --> 01:13:52,428 Ryan: Julián wants your vote. 1747 01:13:52,428 --> 01:13:56,098 You can vote for him right now, all your favorites as well, 1748 01:13:56,098 --> 01:13:57,725 online or via text, the official 1749 01:13:57,725 --> 01:13:59,310 "American Idol" pages 1750 01:13:59,310 --> 01:14:01,938 on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. 1751 01:14:01,938 --> 01:14:04,106 It's 10 votes per finalist per platform and voting method. 1752 01:14:04,106 --> 01:14:06,817 So max them out wherever you can 1753 01:14:06,817 --> 01:14:08,110 if you want them to stick around. 1754 01:14:08,110 --> 01:14:09,946 One more time for Julián Kalel. 1755 01:14:09,946 --> 01:14:12,198 Thank you, buddy. 1756 01:14:12,198 --> 01:14:16,494 [ Cheers and applause ] 1757 01:14:16,494 --> 01:14:18,537 Ryan: Now check it out. When we come back, 1758 01:14:18,537 --> 01:14:22,291 Keyla Richardson closes out the show here 1759 01:14:22,291 --> 01:14:23,459 with a little help from her friends. 1760 01:14:23,459 --> 01:14:25,002 Stay with us. We'll be right back. 1761 01:14:26,253 --> 01:14:28,506 That was amazing. 1762 01:14:28,506 --> 01:14:30,841 You nailed it, mijo. 1763 01:14:30,841 --> 01:14:32,385 I'm so proud of you, mijo. 1764 01:14:32,385 --> 01:14:35,054 I love you unconditionally and every day. 1765 01:14:35,054 --> 01:14:36,472 Baby, that was incredible. 1766 01:14:36,472 --> 01:14:38,808 Thank you, Mama. 1767 01:14:38,808 --> 01:14:39,976 You killed it, dude. 1768 01:14:52,613 --> 01:14:56,409 And welcome back once more to Disney's Aulani Resort. 1769 01:14:56,409 --> 01:14:58,619 We have one final performance for you 1770 01:14:58,619 --> 01:15:00,621 here on our beachside stage. 1771 01:15:00,621 --> 01:15:04,041 It's coming from schoolteacher Keyla Richardson. 1772 01:15:04,041 --> 01:15:07,461 Here you go. 1773 01:15:07,461 --> 01:15:10,131 Moana! Hello! 1774 01:15:10,131 --> 01:15:11,841 My son -- He loves you so much. 1775 01:15:11,841 --> 01:15:13,300 What's your son's name? Drew. 1776 01:15:13,300 --> 01:15:14,760 Keyla: It's been fun having Drew here. 1777 01:15:14,760 --> 01:15:18,139 He has been by my side every step of the way. 1778 01:15:18,139 --> 01:15:20,766 Unfortunately, my son couldn't be here for this performance 1779 01:15:20,766 --> 01:15:22,309 because he had to go back to school. 1780 01:15:22,309 --> 01:15:23,936 Maybe on my next voyage, I can meet him. 1781 01:15:23,936 --> 01:15:25,021 Okay. Yes. For sure. 1782 01:15:27,565 --> 01:15:29,442 How you doing? Nice to meet you, too. 1783 01:15:29,442 --> 01:15:31,777 Huge fan. I'm a big fan of Keke. 1784 01:15:31,777 --> 01:15:34,905 To see myself in front of her, I was like, "Mama, I made it." 1785 01:15:34,905 --> 01:15:36,407 I love that. Well, Keyla, I'm so excited. 1786 01:15:36,407 --> 01:15:38,534 What are you gonna be singing? 1787 01:15:38,534 --> 01:15:39,869 "With a Little Help from My Friends." Brad: Alright. 1788 01:15:39,869 --> 01:15:42,163 What drew you to this song? 1789 01:15:42,163 --> 01:15:44,331 Keyla: There was a time when I didn't feel like I was good enough. 1790 01:15:44,331 --> 01:15:45,249 You know, I didn't know where I was going. 1791 01:15:45,249 --> 01:15:46,417 I was confused. 1792 01:15:46,417 --> 01:15:48,044 God had to place friends around me 1793 01:15:48,044 --> 01:15:49,336 that had to really help me. 1794 01:15:49,336 --> 01:15:50,629 They were destiny helpers to me, 1795 01:15:50,629 --> 01:15:53,049 helped me to my purpose, and they pushed me. 1796 01:15:53,049 --> 01:15:56,469 ♪ What would you do if I sang ♪ 1797 01:15:56,469 --> 01:15:59,430 Hearing her sing, I didn't know what to expect. 1798 01:15:59,430 --> 01:16:03,267 And when her voice came out, it was just awesome. 1799 01:16:03,267 --> 01:16:04,852 It felt so truthful. 1800 01:16:04,852 --> 01:16:09,273 ♪ Have a little help with my friends ♪ 1801 01:16:09,273 --> 01:16:12,151 She seemed like, "Oh, this is a perfect singer." 1802 01:16:12,151 --> 01:16:16,113 Yeah, yeah, yeah. 1803 01:16:16,113 --> 01:16:21,577 ♪ Get by with a little help from my friends ♪ 1804 01:16:21,577 --> 01:16:23,579 ♪ Yeah ♪ 1805 01:16:23,579 --> 01:16:25,790 Whew. That was a lot. 1806 01:16:25,790 --> 01:16:28,209 Oh, no, oh, no. 1807 01:16:28,209 --> 01:16:29,126 That's a first. Don't do this to me. 1808 01:16:32,505 --> 01:16:34,215 Such a special voice. 1809 01:16:35,800 --> 01:16:38,219 Such a special voice. 1810 01:16:38,219 --> 01:16:46,977 ♪♪ 1811 01:16:46,977 --> 01:16:50,856 Wow, that voice was ancestral, girl. 1812 01:16:50,856 --> 01:16:53,108 What you're doing is more than just singing. 1813 01:16:53,108 --> 01:16:55,569 You're embodying spirit through song. 1814 01:16:55,569 --> 01:16:58,113 That's beautiful. Seriously. Thank you. 1815 01:16:58,113 --> 01:17:00,574 Keyla: It blew my mind when I sang for the mentors. 1816 01:17:00,574 --> 01:17:03,661 I'm humble and I'm grateful because that just lets me know 1817 01:17:03,661 --> 01:17:05,996 that no matter what I sing, somebody's gonna feel it. 1818 01:17:05,996 --> 01:17:07,206 And I want somebody to feel it. 1819 01:17:09,166 --> 01:17:11,085 [ Cheers and applause ] 1820 01:17:15,214 --> 01:17:19,635 ♪♪ 1821 01:17:19,635 --> 01:17:25,558 ♪ What would you do if I sang out of tune? ♪ 1822 01:17:25,558 --> 01:17:29,645 ♪ Would you stand up and walk out on me? ♪ 1823 01:17:29,645 --> 01:17:34,650 ♪ Lend me your ears when I sing you a song ♪ 1824 01:17:34,650 --> 01:17:38,153 ♪ And I'll try not to sing it out of key ♪ 1825 01:17:38,153 --> 01:17:40,072 ♪ Oh, yeah ♪ 1826 01:17:40,072 --> 01:17:44,243 ♪ Get by with a little help from my friends ♪ 1827 01:17:44,243 --> 01:17:47,872 ♪ Get by with a little help from my friends ♪ 1828 01:17:47,872 --> 01:17:50,541 ♪ Is it alright if I get by? ♪ 1829 01:17:50,541 --> 01:17:52,710 ♪ Try with a little help from my friends ♪ 1830 01:17:52,710 --> 01:17:56,881 ♪ Whoa, yeah, yeah ♪ 1831 01:17:59,508 --> 01:18:03,137 ♪ What would you do when my love has gone away? ♪ 1832 01:18:03,137 --> 01:18:04,972 ♪ Does it worry you ♪ 1833 01:18:04,972 --> 01:18:06,849 ♪ Oh, yeah, yeah ♪ 1834 01:18:06,849 --> 01:18:08,976 ♪ To be alone? ♪ 1835 01:18:08,976 --> 01:18:14,690 ♪ And how would I feel at the end of a day? ♪ 1836 01:18:14,690 --> 01:18:18,068 ♪ Are you sad because you're all on your own ♪ 1837 01:18:18,068 --> 01:18:20,154 ♪ Hey, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 1838 01:18:20,154 --> 01:18:22,698 ♪ Get by with a little help from my friends ♪ 1839 01:18:22,698 --> 01:18:26,493 ♪ Is it alright if it's just me and my friend? ♪ 1840 01:18:26,493 --> 01:18:27,953 ♪ Get by with a little help from my friends ♪ 1841 01:18:27,953 --> 01:18:30,706 ♪ We'll be getting by ♪ 1842 01:18:30,706 --> 01:18:33,083 ♪ Try with a little help from my friends ♪ 1843 01:18:33,083 --> 01:18:35,586 ♪ Whoa ♪ Where you going? Where you going? 1844 01:18:35,586 --> 01:18:38,005 ♪ Try with a little help from my friends ♪ 1845 01:18:38,005 --> 01:18:41,050 ♪ Yeah, whoa, oh, oh ♪ 1846 01:18:41,050 --> 01:18:44,136 ♪ Do you need anybody? ♪ 1847 01:18:44,136 --> 01:18:47,097 ♪ Oh, I need somebody just to love ♪ 1848 01:18:47,097 --> 01:18:48,974 ♪ Yes, I do, yes ♪ 1849 01:18:50,893 --> 01:18:54,188 ♪ Do you need anybody? ♪ 1850 01:18:54,188 --> 01:18:55,940 ♪ I need me somebody ♪ 1851 01:18:55,940 --> 01:18:58,692 ♪ I want me somebody ♪ 1852 01:18:58,692 --> 01:19:01,362 ♪ Just give me somebody ♪ 1853 01:19:01,362 --> 01:19:05,199 ♪ Ohhhhhhh ♪ 1854 01:19:05,199 --> 01:19:08,035 ♪ Get by with a little help from my friends ♪ 1855 01:19:08,035 --> 01:19:10,162 ♪ Ohhhh ♪ 1856 01:19:10,162 --> 01:19:13,332 ♪ Try with a little help from my friends ♪ 1857 01:19:13,332 --> 01:19:15,251 ♪ Try, try ♪ 1858 01:19:15,251 --> 01:19:17,127 ♪ Get by with a little help from my friends ♪ 1859 01:19:17,127 --> 01:19:18,254 ♪ Whoo-hoo-hoo ♪ 1860 01:19:18,254 --> 01:19:19,964 ♪ Get by ♪ 1861 01:19:19,964 --> 01:19:23,801 ♪ By, by ♪ 1862 01:19:23,801 --> 01:19:25,928 ♪ With a little help from my ♪ 1863 01:19:25,928 --> 01:19:30,808 ♪ Friends ♪ 1864 01:19:30,808 --> 01:19:33,811 ♪ Now somebody scream ♪ 1865 01:19:33,811 --> 01:19:36,188 [ Cheers and applause ] 1866 01:19:36,188 --> 01:19:39,525 That was great! 1867 01:19:39,525 --> 01:19:41,318 [ Cheers and applause continue ] 1868 01:19:51,787 --> 01:19:53,372 Wow! 1869 01:19:55,708 --> 01:19:58,419 Wow. 1870 01:19:58,419 --> 01:20:01,964 People have come out on their balconies at the hotel. 1871 01:20:01,964 --> 01:20:03,757 Marine life is pop-- 1872 01:20:03,757 --> 01:20:05,551 Sea turtles are popping out up there, 1873 01:20:05,551 --> 01:20:06,802 going, "What --" 1874 01:20:06,802 --> 01:20:08,470 The fishes are going, 1875 01:20:08,470 --> 01:20:09,888 "What's happening up there on that stage?" 1876 01:20:09,888 --> 01:20:11,849 Oh, my God. 1877 01:20:11,849 --> 01:20:15,227 What did just happen? Lionel, what was that? 1878 01:20:15,227 --> 01:20:17,062 Carrie: He's running the stage. I have never -- 1879 01:20:17,062 --> 01:20:21,025 I have never, ever... 1880 01:20:21,025 --> 01:20:26,238 I've been on "American Idol" since I was that big. 1881 01:20:26,238 --> 01:20:27,448 [ Laughter ] 1882 01:20:27,448 --> 01:20:30,284 I have never 1883 01:20:30,284 --> 01:20:33,287 had any contestant walk out on this stage 1884 01:20:33,287 --> 01:20:36,123 and tear the place up. 1885 01:20:36,123 --> 01:20:38,542 The place got blown up! 1886 01:20:38,542 --> 01:20:39,835 Thank you, Lionel. Thank you. 1887 01:20:39,835 --> 01:20:41,170 That Janis Joplin sounding, 1888 01:20:41,170 --> 01:20:43,464 Tina Turner sounding -- 1889 01:20:43,464 --> 01:20:47,051 I don't know who you are... Thank you. 1890 01:20:47,051 --> 01:20:50,512 ...but that right there was the greatest performance 1891 01:20:50,512 --> 01:20:52,264 I have ever seen on this stage. 1892 01:20:52,264 --> 01:20:54,266 Thank you, thank you. Thank you. 1893 01:20:54,266 --> 01:20:56,977 Go on, girl. 1894 01:20:56,977 --> 01:20:59,605 That was ridiculous. 1895 01:20:59,605 --> 01:21:01,315 Lionel had to bring me back to life, Keyla. 1896 01:21:01,315 --> 01:21:03,358 You know what I'm saying. 1897 01:21:03,358 --> 01:21:06,779 He had to resuscitate me up in the place. 1898 01:21:06,779 --> 01:21:08,864 Yes, ma'am. 1899 01:21:08,864 --> 01:21:10,366 But the last time I seen somebody make me feel like this 1900 01:21:10,366 --> 01:21:11,950 and get people turned up like this, 1901 01:21:11,950 --> 01:21:14,036 her name was Fantasia Barrino. 1902 01:21:14,036 --> 01:21:16,121 Watch out, watch out. Watch out. 1903 01:21:16,121 --> 01:21:17,706 Wow. And she won "American Idol." 1904 01:21:17,706 --> 01:21:19,375 And Ima just leave that there 1905 01:21:19,375 --> 01:21:21,418 and tell America there's a lot of favorites. 1906 01:21:21,418 --> 01:21:23,545 And y'all need to vote. Watch it. Vote, y'all. 1907 01:21:23,545 --> 01:21:26,423 Vote because Keyla, what you just did right there, 1908 01:21:26,423 --> 01:21:28,550 girl, you a bad girl, and I'm not touching you. 1909 01:21:28,550 --> 01:21:31,512 Thank you, thank you, Keke. Bless you. 1910 01:21:31,512 --> 01:21:33,013 Lionel: I ain't never seen this before. 1911 01:21:33,013 --> 01:21:35,891 [ Laughs ] Lionel. 1912 01:21:35,891 --> 01:21:39,812 The -- The thing that I love about you is I feel 1913 01:21:39,812 --> 01:21:43,732 like you don't think about what you're doing as it's happening. 1914 01:21:43,732 --> 01:21:45,275 Luke: Boom, boom. Boom, boom, boom. 1915 01:21:45,275 --> 01:21:46,819 Like, it just flows out of you. 1916 01:21:46,819 --> 01:21:48,445 You were in the moment. 1917 01:21:48,445 --> 01:21:50,280 You were having fun with the audience. 1918 01:21:50,280 --> 01:21:52,658 Like, it was, like, just pouring out. 1919 01:21:52,658 --> 01:21:56,120 It was, like, from the heavens to Keyla and then out to us. 1920 01:21:56,120 --> 01:21:57,871 And it was spectacular. 1921 01:21:57,871 --> 01:21:58,997 Thank you, Carrie. Thank you so much, Carrie. 1922 01:21:58,997 --> 01:22:01,750 [ Cheers and applause ] 1923 01:22:01,750 --> 01:22:04,795 And Luke? 1924 01:22:04,795 --> 01:22:07,756 I don't know. [ Laughter ] 1925 01:22:07,756 --> 01:22:10,300 Do you remember when I kind of gave you a couple 1926 01:22:10,300 --> 01:22:12,428 of little singing lessons in the audition? 1927 01:22:12,428 --> 01:22:14,596 I do, I do. 1928 01:22:14,596 --> 01:22:19,059 Why did you let me do that to you? 1929 01:22:19,059 --> 01:22:22,146 You were just being kind to me. Yes, sir, Luke. 1930 01:22:22,146 --> 01:22:24,106 Thank you for allowing me that time. 1931 01:22:24,106 --> 01:22:26,150 But I hereby relinquish 1932 01:22:26,150 --> 01:22:28,569 my vocal lessons to you. Oh, my God. 1933 01:22:28,569 --> 01:22:30,821 I don't need to even say nothing to you. 1934 01:22:30,821 --> 01:22:32,364 Nothing. You got Lionel. 1935 01:22:32,364 --> 01:22:34,199 He done wore a trench in the rug. 1936 01:22:34,199 --> 01:22:35,367 I've never seen nothing like that before. 1937 01:22:35,367 --> 01:22:36,869 Ever. 1938 01:22:36,869 --> 01:22:38,662 When you get us this excited, 1939 01:22:38,662 --> 01:22:42,124 what is so special is you ain't thinking about it. 1940 01:22:42,124 --> 01:22:44,168 It don't matter if you're in Hawaii. 1941 01:22:44,168 --> 01:22:47,087 It don't matter if you're in Pensacola. 1942 01:22:47,087 --> 01:22:49,047 It don't matter. 1943 01:22:49,047 --> 01:22:51,633 You're just here to let what God has given you 1944 01:22:51,633 --> 01:22:53,010 come out. Absolutely! 1945 01:22:53,010 --> 01:22:54,469 Thank you so much, Luke. Thank you. 1946 01:22:54,469 --> 01:22:57,723 Thank you all so much. 1947 01:22:57,723 --> 01:22:59,558 What does that praise feel like? 1948 01:22:59,558 --> 01:23:01,602 It feel really good. It's just -- 1949 01:23:01,602 --> 01:23:02,644 It's just that fire burning on the inside, 1950 01:23:02,644 --> 01:23:04,271 it came out. 1951 01:23:04,271 --> 01:23:05,105 What is running through your veins 1952 01:23:05,105 --> 01:23:06,732 when you're singing like that? 1953 01:23:06,732 --> 01:23:08,275 Just...I don't know, man. 1954 01:23:08,275 --> 01:23:10,152 Just, my mind just be everywhere. 1955 01:23:10,152 --> 01:23:11,111 But I just, you know, I do what I can, Ryan. 1956 01:23:11,111 --> 01:23:14,031 Well, well, thank you. Yeah. 1957 01:23:14,031 --> 01:23:17,201 Lionel got his steps in today, so very, very good. 1958 01:23:17,201 --> 01:23:19,786 Keyla Richardson, everybody. 1959 01:23:19,786 --> 01:23:22,372 Get those votes in for her right now. Thank you, thank you. 1960 01:23:22,372 --> 01:23:24,416 Let's just keep counting all the ways to vote. 1961 01:23:24,416 --> 01:23:26,168 You can do it online, via text, 1962 01:23:26,168 --> 01:23:27,878 Facebook, Instagram, TikTok. 1963 01:23:27,878 --> 01:23:30,547 Yeah, yeah. Vote, y'all. It's never been easier. 1964 01:23:30,547 --> 01:23:33,133 Just add her first name in the comments section. 1965 01:23:33,133 --> 01:23:35,385 One name per comment per vote. 1966 01:23:35,385 --> 01:23:38,013 You can vote up to 10 times per finalist 1967 01:23:38,013 --> 01:23:40,849 across all platforms and methods. 1968 01:23:40,849 --> 01:23:42,684 Thank you very much. 1969 01:23:42,684 --> 01:23:44,478 Keyla Richardson, everyone. 1970 01:23:44,478 --> 01:23:46,230 [ Cheers and applause ] 1971 01:23:49,691 --> 01:23:52,903 Here's one last look at everyone you can vote for tonight. 1972 01:23:52,903 --> 01:23:56,490 You have until 6:00 p.m. Eastern tomorrow. 1973 01:23:56,490 --> 01:23:59,368 Don't crash out if your favorite doesn't make it 1974 01:23:59,368 --> 01:24:01,536 because you have to vote. 1975 01:24:01,536 --> 01:24:04,039 Give it up for Kris Pooley and the band here. 1976 01:24:04,039 --> 01:24:07,501 [ Cheers and applause ] 1977 01:24:07,501 --> 01:24:11,171 Thank you to Brad Paisley and Keke Palmer 1978 01:24:11,171 --> 01:24:14,132 for sharing their expertise with the hopefuls. 1979 01:24:14,132 --> 01:24:16,718 And a huge mahalo to all the amazing cast members 1980 01:24:16,718 --> 01:24:20,138 at Disney's Aulani Resort. 1981 01:24:20,138 --> 01:24:23,100 Thank you to our judges. 1982 01:24:23,100 --> 01:24:26,228 What a season we got teed up. 1983 01:24:26,228 --> 01:24:29,523 And thank you at home for watching and voting. 1984 01:24:29,523 --> 01:24:31,984 We'll see you next Monday for your game-changing results 1985 01:24:31,984 --> 01:24:34,319 during our songs of faith night, 1986 01:24:34,319 --> 01:24:37,656 with not-to-be-missed performances. 1987 01:24:37,656 --> 01:24:39,783 And Carrie Underwood takes the stage 1988 01:24:39,783 --> 01:24:41,368 with her second-annual performance 1989 01:24:41,368 --> 01:24:43,370 of "How Great Thou Art." 1990 01:24:43,370 --> 01:24:47,457 Our first real-time vote of the season reveals your top 12. 1991 01:24:47,457 --> 01:24:50,335 It's all happening live at 8:00, 7:00 Central 1992 01:24:50,335 --> 01:24:52,087 right here on ABC. 1993 01:24:52,087 --> 01:24:54,089 Good night, America. 1994 01:24:54,089 --> 01:24:57,718 [ Cheers and applause ]