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American Idol S24E09
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00:00:11Tonight, 10 more of your Idahopu sing for your votes from Alani, a Disney resorting spot in Koalina, Hawaii.
00:00:21We're jumping right into the music with a Grammy-nominated artist who's carrying on his family legacy,
00:00:27performing his newly released rendition of the Bob Marley classic, One Love, of his forthcoming album.
00:00:34Give it up for Skip Marley!
00:00:37Yep, Skip!
00:00:43Aloha!
00:00:44One love, one heart, let's join together and feel alright.
00:00:55Come on!
00:00:56One love, one heart.
00:01:00Give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel alright.
00:01:06Let's join together and feel alright.
00:01:12Let them all pass on their dirty remarks.
00:01:18One love!
00:01:19Now there is one question I'd really love to ask.
00:01:23One love!
00:01:24Now is there a place for them, hopeless sinners who have hurt all mankind just to save their own?
00:01:34Believe me, one love, one love, one heart, let's join together and feel alright.
00:01:45One love!
00:01:45Do you hear the children's cry?
00:01:47One love!
00:01:49Hear the children's cry?
00:01:50One heart!
00:01:52We give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel alright.
00:01:57Again!
00:01:57So let's join together and feel alright.
00:02:04Well let us get together to fight the Holy Armageddon.
00:02:08One love!
00:02:10One love!
00:02:10One love!
00:02:10And when the man comes, there will be no no doom.
00:02:15One love!
00:02:16One love!
00:02:17That's why we are there and them dirty remarks.
00:02:21That's why we are there and them dirty remarks.
00:02:21For there's no hiding place from the Father of creation.
00:02:26Come on!
00:02:27One love, one heart
00:02:31Let's join together and we'll feel alright
00:02:37We're pleading to mankind
00:02:39One love, Lord have mercy
00:02:42One heart, we'll give thanks and praise to the Lord
00:02:46And we will feel alright
00:02:48Well let's join together and feel alright
00:02:54We give thanks and praise to the Lord
00:02:57And we will feel alright
00:03:13The hopeful is looking good tonight
00:03:15And Skip Marley
00:03:16Good to see you
00:03:19Setting the vibes right this evening
00:03:21Got you, got you
00:03:22Love it, thank you so much for being here
00:03:24Thank you
00:03:27And keep it going
00:03:29Give it up for our superstar panel
00:03:31Say hello to Luke Bryan
00:03:35Lano Richie
00:03:36Come on
00:03:37And Carrie Underwood
00:03:40Plus guest mentor and guest judge
00:03:44Kiki Palmer is back with us again
00:03:48Now Kiki has a not to miss performance
00:03:50Later in the show, very exciting
00:03:53But first
00:03:55Thank you very much
00:03:56You got a ways to go so save some
00:03:59Let's talk voting
00:04:00Yeah
00:04:01So many easy ways to do it
00:04:02Say goodbye to the American Idol app
00:04:04That is out, the social vote is in
00:04:06All you have to do is head to
00:04:08At American Idol on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
00:04:11And comment on the pinned official voting post
00:04:13With the first name of the idol hopeful
00:04:15You're voting for
00:04:16It's one name and one vote per comment
00:04:19You can also vote online or via text
00:04:22And you have ten votes per hopeful
00:04:23Per social platform and voting method
00:04:26Got it?
00:04:27Yeah
00:04:28Here are the ten amazing singers
00:04:30Take a look
00:04:31They're vying for your all-important votes tonight
00:04:35They're hoping to continue on in the competition
00:04:37By making it into your top 14
00:04:39So make sure you vote for all of your favorites
00:04:42This week
00:04:44They have the awesome experience
00:04:45Of being mentored by country music legend Brad Paisley
00:04:50And singer and award-winning actress Kiki Palmer
00:04:54All right, girl
00:04:54Here's how it went down
00:04:55With the Grange Georges
00:04:57Filmingly
00:05:01We are in Hawaii
00:05:02It's like something out of a movie
00:05:05Four
00:05:05I love golfing
00:05:06I'm definitely not the best golfer in the world
00:05:08But I just love going out there and strifling down the middle
00:05:12Back at home we definitely got some golf courses
00:05:14But this place is amazing
00:05:17Let's go
00:05:17So it's awesome to be here
00:05:20Hey, nice to meet you
00:05:22It was amazing seeing Kiki and Brad
00:05:23They were super cool
00:05:25I'm excited to hear what you're gonna be singing
00:05:27I know you're very soulful
00:05:28So what's the song choice today?
00:05:30It's Don't Stop Believing by Journey
00:05:32Fabulous
00:05:32That's cool
00:05:33Just a small town girl
00:05:35My journey so far each round
00:05:37I've gotten more nervous than nervous
00:05:39Because I'm chasing my dreams
00:05:40My knees are shaking, dude
00:05:42How you holding up?
00:05:43A little nervous
00:05:44But I'm not too confident
00:05:45What would you say is the main thing that makes you nervous?
00:05:47Just trying to be perfect
00:05:48I'm a huge critic on myself, so
00:05:50Michael, relate
00:05:51Man, I'm in the top 20 of American Idol
00:05:53From LaGrange, Georgia, a small town
00:05:55It's just amazing
00:05:56I think my family thinks the same way
00:05:59Aw, damn
00:06:03I think my family thinks the same way
00:06:05So hopefully I get to go even further
00:06:08I ain't been told no yet, but
00:06:11I can't talk right
00:06:12I can't even breathe
00:06:13The nerve stuff
00:06:14You take that energy
00:06:15And you let it be a part of the performance
00:06:17It's kinda like a trick that you can do with your mind
00:06:19The jitters when you're getting up on that stage
00:06:21I think the hardest part of the song
00:06:23Is the first part
00:06:24Yes!
00:06:25Like the second part's
00:06:26Give it all you got, you know
00:06:27And you do that
00:06:28Let me hear that first verse again
00:06:30Living in a lonely world
00:06:33That's the note, lonely
00:06:34Those first few falsetto notes
00:06:36Are just the ones to not get tripped up on
00:06:39Yes
00:06:39Because then everybody breathes easy
00:06:41I think if Philman hits those notes
00:06:43In the beginning
00:06:44He's got a real chance of going on
00:06:46It's just a big stage
00:06:48I just want to make sure my family's proud
00:06:51It would just mean the world to keep going
00:06:53I want to keep singing for everybody
00:07:08Come on, sing it now
00:07:10She took the midnight train
00:07:14Going anywhere
00:07:18Just a city blind
00:07:21Just a city blind
00:07:23Born a rainbow
00:07:24Born a rainbow
00:07:25He took the midnight train
00:07:30Going anywhere
00:07:35Just a city blind
00:07:36Born a rainbow
00:07:40Going anywhere
00:07:43Just a city blind
00:07:44They can share the night goes on
00:08:14Shine hiding somewhere in the night
00:08:23Don't stop believing
00:08:27Hold on to that feeling
00:08:31Streetlights before the world
00:08:39Don't stop believing
00:08:43Hold on to that feeling
00:08:48Streetlights before the world
00:08:56Don't stop believing
00:08:59Hold on to that feeling
00:09:08There you go!
00:09:13Kicking off the show! Way to go, buddy!
00:09:16How'd it feel to kick everything off tonight?
00:09:18I'm glad I got it out of the way
00:09:19Now I can enjoy the rest of the day
00:09:22By the way, your hair does not move
00:09:24It does not move that entire performance
00:09:26My mama have to give you the secret
00:09:28Some type of hairspray
00:09:29The thing just does not move
00:09:32I'm available one minute after the show is over for that tip
00:09:35Let's go to the judges
00:09:36All right, so at the beginning I said
00:09:39Please don't let this song intimidate you
00:09:42You stepped up the first time I was a little scared for you
00:09:46And then you leaned into it
00:09:49You did a great job, Matt
00:09:50Thank you so much, Tricia
00:09:54Filming, I was very nervous for a second
00:09:56But when I seen you take that mic off that stand
00:09:59You started walking, getting a little swag to your step
00:10:02The vocals were hitting every note they needed to hit
00:10:05Excellent job! I'm so proud of you!
00:10:10I love that you made it your own
00:10:13I mean, everybody knows this song
00:10:15It's been done in like every karaoke setting
00:10:18On planet Earth
00:10:19So true
00:10:20But you took it and you put your own spin on it
00:10:22If there's one thing that I could tell you to do a little bit more
00:10:26It's just relax
00:10:27I kind of felt your brain working a little bit
00:10:29And that's not a bad thing because you know this is a big deal
00:10:32But just get into it and try to shut your brain off
00:10:35I know it's hard, but try
00:10:36Thank you so much
00:10:39Man, vocals, you don't need to worry about vocals
00:10:43But now channel that inner like tiger, that warrior, you know
00:10:48If you could just amp your performance energy up a little bit, man
00:10:51You're gonna surprise yourself
00:10:52Thank you, Luke, thank you
00:10:57Relax a little bit
00:10:59It is Aulani, a Disney resort and spa
00:11:01If you wanna start relaxing right there
00:11:03Filming Lee, everybody! Filming Lee!
00:11:06If you believe in him, vote for him right now online or via text
00:11:10You can also visit our American Idol account on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok
00:11:14And comment below tonight's official voting post with his first name
00:11:17Voting will remain open until 6am Eastern time tomorrow
00:11:20Now you can head out
00:11:22Filming Lee, thank you, buddy
00:11:26The party on the beach is just getting started
00:11:28Much more music on the way
00:11:30Ray wants to earn your respect when Idol returns
00:11:34Do not move, we'll be right back
00:11:37You nailed it
00:11:38You nailed it
00:11:39That was so good
00:11:40That was so good
00:11:41How did you start?
00:11:49Welcome back to the show
00:11:51The journey for our finalists to this incredible stage has been an emotional one
00:11:55And especially for a Maryland native gray
00:11:57Here's her time with Brad Pacey
00:12:00Hi!
00:12:04Hi Marie!
00:12:05Hi Marie!
00:12:06Kiki is my girl
00:12:09I love her
00:12:10Nice to meet you
00:12:11I love you so much
00:12:12Kiki is just unapologetically herself
00:12:15And I just want to be just like that
00:12:17I'm singing Respect by Aretha Franklin
00:12:19Respect, yeah
00:12:19R-E-S-B-E-C-T
00:12:20So what makes you say Aretha?
00:12:23I grew up on Aretha
00:12:24My mom just always played Aretha everywhere
00:12:27And she just told me like
00:12:28You're gonna command the stage like her
00:12:30You're going to command the stage
00:12:32R-E-S-B-E-C-T
00:12:34Find out what it means to me
00:12:36So let's talk about what you're gonna do on stage
00:12:38I don't have any choreography
00:12:40And I do want to have like something in mind
00:12:42I normally just kind of wing it
00:12:44But like I don't know
00:12:45All the other rounds have been super emotional
00:12:47And I'm crying
00:12:48So now I'm having fun
00:12:51And I think that's what I'm excited for
00:12:54It's just markers
00:12:55Like by this point of the song
00:12:56I'm gonna go to the right
00:12:58By this point of the song I'm gonna go to the left
00:13:00All it would take is one of those notes
00:13:02This way or this way
00:13:04And I think that audience would go crazy
00:13:10Yeah
00:13:11Yeah
00:13:12Yeah
00:13:12Yeah
00:13:13Fantastic
00:13:13It seemed like you had such ease with it
00:13:17Yeah it's just the dynamics are so right
00:13:19I love that you gave us an array of what your vocals could do in this song
00:13:23Kiki loved my dynamics?
00:13:24Okay
00:13:25Yeah
00:13:25Wow
00:13:26Like life made
00:13:28I'm like already
00:13:29I've been like crying
00:13:31Being able to sing this in front of you is like
00:13:34Oh my God
00:13:34Like I feel like I've manifested this moment
00:13:37Oh my gosh
00:13:40I'm so glad that I get this way to perform
00:13:43I'm just so glad we get to have this moment
00:13:45The song means so much to me
00:13:47Why I'm singing it means so much to me
00:13:49And I feel like this is just a dream come true
00:13:52Thank you
00:13:52Thank you
00:13:52Thank you
00:13:56What you want
00:13:58Baby I got it
00:14:02What you need
00:14:05Do you know I got it
00:14:09Oh
00:14:10Oh
00:14:40This
00:14:40Oh, yes, baby, ct. I know what it means. Oh, yes, baby
00:15:11Guess what?
00:15:13so is my
00:15:14money
00:15:15and all i want you to do for me is to give it to me
00:15:19when i give it
00:15:21oh, baby, yeah, baby, or baby
00:15:29find that water, it means that me
00:15:32I'm a s b e c t
00:15:34take care t c t
00:15:39You
00:15:45Thank You
00:16:00Some Aretha there
00:16:02She's a blueprint artist for you, huh?
00:16:05Oh, yeah, she is somebody needs to ring the fire alarm because you just set the whole show on fire
00:16:15You were singing down I even heard a little talking personality throughout when you hit that move at the end
00:16:20I mean it was just the performance was fabulous from top to bottom. You gave us stage presence. You gave
00:16:25us the outfit
00:16:26I mean, it's giving Mary J
00:16:27Oh
00:16:32So we we've known you for a bit and we've been in these like much more subdued
00:16:38Situations, I feel like this was the missing ingredient. We always knew you could sing but you can entertain like
00:16:50You completely made it your own you weren't trying to copy anybody you did you you rearrange the song
00:16:57They had fun. You had fun. We had fun. That was amazing
00:17:01Thank you so much
00:17:05Whoa, that was a wreath of rain y'all. I mean, I'm just I don't know what vitamin pill you
00:17:11took
00:17:12But this is when you have to surprise us you pulled it out and gave it to us. That was
00:17:16amazing. I love you
00:17:20You got my respect and
00:17:23And
00:17:24You're you're one of our best singers if not the best singer and a way to come out and work
00:17:31That didn't get lost on you
00:17:35Well, look at me dropping nuggets of
00:17:39Wisdom I think anyway, I just loved the whole performance. It was comfortable you were entertaining
00:17:44Make sure you get America voting
00:17:53That's how you dream of it vote for Ray right now via social media on Facebook Instagram and kick-off
00:17:59You can also find all the voting details and vote online at American Idol calm Ray America. Thank you very
00:18:05much
00:18:06great job
00:18:11I
00:18:12The reason continues next when Lucas Leon takes on a huge Tim McGraw hit plus Jordan McCullough
00:18:18Sings for your votes for the first time right here from Disney's Aulani Resort. We'll be right back on Idle
00:18:26I love you so much. I would move literal Hawaiian mountains
00:18:37Back with the on Idle we hope you're enjoying the newest way to show your love for the hopefuls this
00:18:42season
00:18:42I'm talking about the social voting look for American Idol on Facebook Instagram or tick-tock and find tonight's official
00:18:48Kind voting post comment the first name of who you want to vote for you can comment with one name
00:18:54at a time and up to ten times per
00:18:56Find us on each one of those platforms now. Let's check out Lucas Leon's mentor moment with Brad and Kiki
00:19:04I'm very excited to be able to share this experience with my parents
00:19:07Vacation to Hawaii and come around every so often for them to be able to see all my hard work
00:19:12kind of pay off. It feels great. I'm from Galveston, Tennessee and
00:19:16hometown support has been awesome
00:19:19You perform all around town. How does that happen with you being in high school? Oh, it's just fun
00:19:23Teachers and students and my buddies and now I'll come out shows all that
00:19:28It's and I do play one of your songs in almost every gig. Oh, really? I'm a massive Brad Paisley
00:19:34fan
00:19:38I play the farmers market a lot in Nashville. Yeah, it gets the tips
00:19:43I'm a big fan of Brad just because his guitar playing is singing his songwriting his stage presence everything about
00:19:49him
00:19:49I'm sure I'll be on the Opry in the next couple months
00:19:52Maybe you can come to that and then we can walk around backstage. That would be awesome. Thank you so
00:19:56much
00:19:56So what song are you doing today? I'm gonna be doing just to see you smile. It's one of my
00:20:00favorite songs ever written
00:20:02Just to see you smile
00:20:06I'd do anything you effortlessly sort of get lost in the song and then acknowledge there's an audience
00:20:13I don't know if he's giving him that the eye you're giving me but I was loving the eye
00:20:17So it's a very
00:20:20Heartfelt interpretation of Tim's thing. It doesn't sound like Tim and it shouldn't it sounds like you and that's hard
00:20:25to do
00:20:26Differentiating yourself is the name of the game on a show like this. It really is
00:20:29Absolutely, you know, they say I don't meet your heroes, but I'm really glad I met Brad
00:20:33So hoping that I can take his advice with me on stage
00:20:46And I was far from being made of gold
00:20:51I don't know how but I've scrimped up the money
00:20:57Well, I just never could quite tell you no
00:21:01But just like when you
00:21:07Taking that new job in Tennessee
00:21:12And I quit mine so we could be together
00:21:17And I can't forget the way you looked at me
00:21:22But just to see you smile
00:21:26I'd do anything
00:21:29That you wanted me to
00:21:32And I never count a call
00:21:38It's one thought that's lost
00:21:43But just to see you smile
00:21:45And I never count a call
00:21:51It's one thought that's lost
00:21:57Just to see you smile
00:22:02And giving the chance I'd like it on
00:22:08Just to see you smile
00:22:11I'd do anything
00:22:13That you wanted me to
00:22:17And all it's sad and dark
00:22:21I'd never count the cost
00:22:24Which one thought that's lost
00:22:28Just to see you smile
00:22:37Just to see you smile
00:22:40Yeah!
00:22:44Yeah!
00:22:49Lovely.
00:22:50It was lovely.
00:22:52It was lovely.
00:22:53You know, you made that so comfortable.
00:22:56Yes.
00:22:56I almost forgot that you were a contestant.
00:22:59That's what you want.
00:23:00You want comfort.
00:23:01You want people to understand that this is what you do naturally.
00:23:06And what you just performed there was about as natural as you were ever going to get.
00:23:09It was fantastic.
00:23:13I agree with everything that Lionel said
00:23:15because you literally transported us into your world.
00:23:18I felt like I was at a beach club.
00:23:19I was at a festival.
00:23:20You know, I haven't been in love in ages.
00:23:22I'm single as a Pringle.
00:23:24And I felt romantic because you set the tone.
00:23:27You were making me smile.
00:23:29I mean, I just loved it.
00:23:30You are very much you and you did a fabulous job.
00:23:33Thank you so much.
00:23:34Single as a Pringle.
00:23:36Your voice is so, it is powerful, it is beautiful, and there is something really special about the simplicity.
00:23:43You don't try to over-sing.
00:23:45There you go.
00:23:46You're like laid back in the pocket.
00:23:48There you go.
00:23:48And it's just so easy to listen to you and to watch you.
00:23:52Thank you so much.
00:23:52I loved it.
00:23:54Luke Ryan.
00:23:56Yeah, just keep delivering, keep making us feel comfortable, but also keep adding the pressure and intensity.
00:24:04There you go.
00:24:04And pick songs that really pull you outside of your comfort zone, but you just keep knocking every performance out
00:24:09of the park.
00:24:10Thank you so much.
00:24:13Luke predicted you would make your hometown's Wikipedia page at some point, right?
00:24:19Maybe old Lucas Leon has got a spot here on the Wikipedia.
00:24:24So I was just backstage doing my research.
00:24:27Gallatin, Tennessee.
00:24:29And look at this.
00:24:30Lucas Leon, American Idol, season 24 contestant.
00:24:35Lucas Leon, you've got to vote for him right now.
00:24:37If you want his idol journey to live on, there's multiple ways to cast your votes.
00:24:41Head on over to AmericanIdol.com for all the details.
00:24:44Lucas Leon, everyone.
00:24:45All right, buddy.
00:24:46Congrats.
00:24:46Well done.
00:24:51Next worship director, Jordan McCullough, takes on a U2 crowd pleaser.
00:24:56Here's how he impressed.
00:24:58Right?
00:25:01How you like in Hawaii?
00:25:03Girl, I'm trying to figure out how I can stay a little long.
00:25:04Yes!
00:25:05Because my goodness, the sun is nice, the water is nice.
00:25:09Goofy!
00:25:09I got to meet Goofy.
00:25:11I honestly felt like a little kid when I saw him.
00:25:13Oh, my God.
00:25:14How did it go in your last performance?
00:25:16I came in a little unsure.
00:25:18Jordan!
00:25:19But it landed me the platinum ticket.
00:25:21The hopefuls voted for me, and it was amazing.
00:25:24I felt so honored.
00:25:25I feel like the pressure is on because I feel like a lot of people are looking at me to
00:25:28see,
00:25:28okay, how can he follow up?
00:25:30So what are you singing today?
00:25:31Today I'm singing Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2.
00:25:34It's definitely outside of my genre.
00:25:36I picked this song because it talks about I still haven't found what I'm looking for.
00:25:40But honestly, as I'm continuing my journey in American Idol, I've kind of finally found what I'm looking for.
00:25:46I'm finding my passion.
00:25:47I have run through the field.
00:25:52I'm kind of known right now for the showstopper experience, and I want to just show the judges that I
00:25:56can actually just stand here and sing, too.
00:25:59Just me.
00:25:59And that's always a risk in itself.
00:26:01Every imperfection or perfection will be noticed in college.
00:26:04So for him to start that way, that's a crazy choice, you know what I'm saying?
00:26:07That's like definitely bold, and it could be risky.
00:26:10He's taking a risk, but I think it'll pay off.
00:26:12You've got to swing for that fence.
00:26:14I mean, for me, it really says I'm out here without a net.
00:26:18That's the energy that I'm looking for, okay?
00:26:21I can't wait to see how this goes.
00:26:22I'm stepping out of my comfort for sure, but my approach will be a little bit different than what America
00:26:27has seen,
00:26:28and I hope that they will enjoy it and love it, too.
00:26:36I have climbed the highest mountain.
00:26:47I have run through the fields only to be with you.
00:27:08I have run, I have crawled, I have scaled these city walls, these city walls, only to be with you.
00:27:30I'm here with you.
00:27:34But I'll see.
00:27:37I haven't found.
00:27:43Oh, what I'm looking for.
00:27:53I believe in the kingdom come
00:27:58When all the colors bleed into one
00:28:03Bleeding into one
00:28:06But the ax stops you running
00:28:10You broke the bar
00:28:15You lose the chains
00:28:18You carry the cross
00:28:20Of my shame
00:28:22Oh, of my shame
00:28:26You know I believe that
00:28:30Yeah
00:28:31But I still have it now
00:28:37What I'm looking for
00:28:41But I still haven't found
00:28:46What I'm looking for
00:28:51But I still haven't found
00:29:05What I'm looking for
00:29:25Beautiful job with that U2 song
00:29:26You're shaken up here a little bit, huh?
00:29:29You're shooken up here, huh?
00:29:30You got emotion, a little overwhelming?
00:29:32What were you feeling at the end?
00:29:33Yeah, man, it's so ironic to sing a song about, man, not finding what you're looking for.
00:29:38I've done many things. I've tried many things.
00:29:40But tonight, looking out and seeing all of you guys, I feel like I finally have found what I'm looking
00:29:46for.
00:29:49I think that Jordan has used up all the notes possible in the music business.
00:30:00First of all, Jordan, to take a U2 song and turn it into spiritual, that's a feat.
00:30:08And then on top of that, turn the U2 song into your song is the way you win competitions.
00:30:18Thank you so much. Thank you.
00:30:22I love that Lionel used the word spiritual because I feel like I just had the most amazing
00:30:28moment listening to you because we're in this heavenly made place listening to your anointed
00:30:35voice. Yes.
00:30:36Like, praise the Lord for all of this because it was absolutely just mind-blowing.
00:30:44That was incredible, Jordan.
00:30:45Thank you so much.
00:30:46You are so blessed.
00:30:48Thank you. Thank you. I receive it.
00:30:52Jordan, what I have to say is just to everyone because when we see a talent like you come up
00:30:57on the stage, I think the thought is, oh, they're safe.
00:30:59America, you still got to vote.
00:31:01Know that at the end of the day, no matter how great he is, we need you to come through
00:31:04and we need you to vote because you got to be in this competition.
00:31:07You are incredible.
00:31:08You are incredible.
00:31:10Thank you so much.
00:31:10That's all I got to say.
00:31:13Your vocal command and your presence, like, when you hit your first note, everybody pays
00:31:19attention to you because you know how to really own that moment and your voice is that big.
00:31:25And to be able to navigate the notes, to take us on this journey, man, you're a powerhouse
00:31:30singer.
00:31:31Wow.
00:31:31Wow.
00:31:31And you keep surprising me.
00:31:34You know, the Ohana rounds, when you came out and did what you did, I was like, who is
00:31:38this guy?
00:31:39Look at him.
00:31:40That's true.
00:31:40And that's what it takes to get through each round of this competition and win the thing.
00:31:44So, great job.
00:31:45Thank you so much.
00:31:46So, Jordan is here.
00:31:49America, have you found what you're looking for?
00:31:51Get him into the top 14.
00:31:52It's time to vote.
00:31:53Do it now on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
00:31:56You can also vote online or via text.
00:31:58Message and data rates may apply.
00:32:00Jordan McCullough, everyone.
00:32:01Well done, my friend.
00:32:02Thank you very much.
00:32:05Have you heard your favorite yet?
00:32:07Yeah.
00:32:09Biomi is hoping it's her.
00:32:11She's taking the idol stage next at Disney's Alani Resort.
00:32:13Don't miss it.
00:32:14We're coming right back.
00:32:17Oh my God, you did so good.
00:32:18I'm so proud of you.
00:32:20Yeah, we're so good.
00:32:20You did amazing.
00:32:21You did amazing.
00:32:43You did amazing.
00:32:44Keep it like�� muy mad.
00:32:47Yes, I did amazing.
00:32:49You did amazing.
00:32:53You know, I'm so proud of you.
00:32:58You do amazing.
00:33:01You know, I'm so proud of you.
00:33:03Lonnie is He's a Always Aj dichter.
00:33:13You agreement that embroidery is for you.
00:33:27We did it.
00:33:28The incredible voices of the Kamehameha Schools Children's Chorus right here.
00:33:33Great job, you guys.
00:33:34Amazing.
00:33:35Well done.
00:33:36Lots of rehearsal, and you did it on the American Idol stage.
00:33:39Mahalo for being with us tonight.
00:33:41Who knows?
00:33:41Maybe one of them will be on American Idol season 35.
00:33:48Only time will tell.
00:33:50Now, here is this year's youngest competitor, 16-year-old Abayomi.
00:33:54Good job, y'all.
00:33:59Nice to meet you, baby.
00:34:01So thrilled to meet you.
00:34:03So what are you singing today?
00:34:04I'm singing Mama Knows Best by Jessie J.
00:34:06Okay.
00:34:07I'm dedicating this song to my mother.
00:34:09My mom has always been there for me.
00:34:11She's the reason I started performing.
00:34:13She's a rapper.
00:34:17She's a teacher, and getting her bachelor's degree.
00:34:20All while being a mother, a single mother.
00:34:22It's insane to me.
00:34:23I want her to just feel like everything she's put into me is finally pouring out.
00:34:28I love you, and you got this.
00:34:30Cheers.
00:34:32I'm so excited that I'm going to get to see you do your thing.
00:34:35Mama Knows Best when times get hard.
00:34:39You and I were talented at 16, but I was failing my third driver's test by now.
00:34:44Her focus is really there.
00:34:48See, Mama, Mama knows best.
00:34:50See, Daddy, Daddy knows best.
00:34:53On those Mama Knows Best, and we hear that boom, boom, I want to see a step forward.
00:34:57You know, really leaning into the audience on those moments, because it's kind of like a direct kind of...
00:35:00Yeah, you confronting them.
00:35:01Yes.
00:35:02See, Mama, Mama knows best.
00:35:05See, Daddy, Daddy knows best.
00:35:07So you're dedicating this to your mom.
00:35:09Is she here?
00:35:09Yes, she is here.
00:35:11Really?
00:35:11Oh, I think I see her.
00:35:13Oh, she's here.
00:35:13Oh, my gosh.
00:35:14Here, here.
00:35:15Oh, my gosh.
00:35:16Oh, you look beautiful.
00:35:17This woman was wonderful, for sure.
00:35:19Mama's so sweet.
00:35:20Now, are you the singer or the rapper?
00:35:21I'll rap.
00:35:23My Mama's sick.
00:35:24Hey!
00:35:27The fact that she's dedicating the song to her mom, I love the lineage, respect.
00:35:31I want her to be herself.
00:35:32I just felt like that's all you can bring is yourself, and I felt like God ordained this.
00:35:36This is already predestined, so regardless of whatever happens, I felt like she's a winner.
00:35:41Mama Knows Best.
00:35:42Yes!
00:35:43Wow!
00:35:55When there is something going down, like a storm in the sky, I ain't gonna be played by your behavior.
00:36:10How can I trust someone who's lying to me?
00:36:14And so, while I go, and I said, while I leave, I said, take your back and go.
00:36:21Cause you're not for me, no.
00:36:25Mama Knows Best when I get a heart.
00:36:29And Papa always has a toe to make me laugh.
00:36:34Mama Knows Best when I feel down to bring me up and always keep my feet on.
00:36:42You like it?
00:36:43You like it?
00:36:44You like it?
00:36:45Yeah!
00:36:46Yeah!
00:36:47Mama Knows Best when my daddy said to me, always use humor as your therapy.
00:36:55Yeah!
00:36:56Don't ever take life too seriously, just do you.
00:37:01Cause you do you so perfectly.
00:37:03You like it?
00:37:04And you're like, wow!
00:37:04You like god, so much love it.
00:37:04Yeah!
00:37:05Yeah!
00:37:14See Mama, Mama Knows Best, see daddy, daddy knows.
00:37:19See Mama, Mama Knows, go lou lou lou lou.
00:37:24Yeah!
00:37:24See name, Mama new best, man.
00:37:27Can't get a heart.
00:37:28If I've always had to go, it made me laugh
00:37:33Mama knows best when I came down
00:37:38To bring me up and always keep my feet on the ground
00:37:46Mama knows best
00:37:53Thank you
00:37:55Allow me everyone
00:37:58Wow, incredible
00:38:00I spent a couple seconds with your mom and grandma
00:38:03Could you hear them screaming while you were singing?
00:38:05Kind of
00:38:07I love you guys
00:38:10I think they love you too
00:38:12Lana Richie, somebody get some help over to mom over here in the corner
00:38:18So, so, so listen
00:38:20This 16 year old is driving a steamroll
00:38:22Alright, that was absolutely in charge
00:38:29In power
00:38:30You were rolling down the road just killing it
00:38:34You killed it
00:38:35Thank you
00:38:35Thank you so much
00:38:37You were like a Disney star in the making
00:38:41I feel like you're so relatable
00:38:43Like you're living your best life on the stage
00:38:46And you are doing so with like such a vocal maturity
00:38:50But also just the way you're handling yourself
00:38:52I feel like we're just going to watch you blossom in front of us
00:38:55Throughout this competition
00:38:57And I'm excited to see where that takes us
00:38:59Because she's so thinking good
00:39:01So good
00:39:02It is not easy to command a stage in a competition like this
00:39:07Especially as a young'un
00:39:08But you did just that
00:39:10I really want you to know, Abayomi
00:39:12No matter what happens from here on out
00:39:14You belong on that stage
00:39:15Thank you so much
00:39:17I'm telling you the truth
00:39:18You are effervescent
00:39:20I love the outfit that you chose
00:39:22You walked around
00:39:23You told the story
00:39:24And I mean, I gotta say
00:39:26Mama knows best
00:39:27Yes, she do
00:39:29So many star qualities
00:39:31You don't operate like you're a 16-year-old
00:39:34And don't start anytime soon
00:39:35Just be confident in what you are
00:39:38Because you have every right to be
00:39:41I mean, that was a great performance from top to bottom
00:39:43The little scatting thing
00:39:44No, what was that?
00:39:46What was that?
00:39:50Not like that
00:39:52Not like that
00:39:54Abayomi, everyone
00:39:55Get your votes in for it right now
00:39:57Online
00:39:57Or via text
00:39:58You can also vote by commenting
00:40:00Her first name on our official
00:40:02Kind voting post
00:40:03On Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
00:40:04Once more
00:40:06Abayomi, thank you so much
00:40:07Great job
00:40:09Bye, mom
00:40:14All right, now check this out
00:40:15Get ready for what's on the other side
00:40:17Because Kiki Baller's about to bring down the house
00:40:23With a very special performance
00:40:25You do not want to miss this
00:40:26Idol is back at Disney's Aulani Resort
00:40:28Right after this quick break
00:40:30Come on, honey
00:40:34You did amazing
00:40:35You did amazing
00:40:36You did amazing
00:40:38She did amazing
00:40:39You did amazing
00:40:39You killed it
00:40:40Thank you
00:40:41You killed it
00:40:41You did not play
00:40:43No
00:40:43Girl, an old song with your 1920s
00:40:46That fit on
00:40:46Come on now
00:40:47This is beautiful
00:40:55Thank you for a few minute
00:40:56Locked on Idol
00:40:57We're pausing the competition
00:40:58For a moment
00:40:59To welcome to the stage
00:41:00Someone who's gotten to know
00:41:02And love these past few weeks
00:41:03She is an Emmy Award winning
00:41:05Quadruple threat
00:41:07And she's here now
00:41:08With her new song
00:41:09All Day Tight
00:41:10Put your hands together
00:41:12Put your hands together
00:41:12For Kiki Baller
00:41:17What's up, American Idol?
00:41:20You know it's your girl
00:41:26You look like you might be out here selling them dreams
00:41:30Got them falling for you all night
00:41:34All night
00:41:36I can tell by looking at you know what I mean
00:41:40You can say you don't decide
00:41:44Hey
00:41:44That's your problem
00:41:47You're thinking you the man right now
00:41:49Cause you the hat on
00:41:51You don't understand right now
00:41:54You're looking at a real one
00:42:00Don't let it go to your head
00:42:03Hey
00:42:03Cause I might be in your heart
00:42:08Oh
00:42:09You gotta know what this is
00:42:13Hey
00:42:13Cause all the brothers know
00:42:18Cause I'm all day tight
00:42:21Cause I'm all day tight
00:42:26And you know that's me
00:42:27I'm the one that they all wanna keep
00:42:30Lock it up and throw later key
00:42:32Oh, babe
00:42:33Don't be tryna play
00:42:36Don't you recognize
00:42:37You see a queen
00:42:40You can say it
00:42:42Don't decide
00:42:43But that's your problem
00:42:46You're thinking you the man right now
00:42:48But you not had all of them
00:42:51But you the man right now
00:42:53You're looking at a real one
00:42:59Don't let it go to your head
00:43:03Cause I might be in your heart
00:43:08You gotta know what this is
00:43:11Hey
00:43:12Hey
00:43:12Cause all the brothers know
00:43:17Cause I'm all day tight
00:43:20Hey
00:43:23I'm all day tight
00:43:25Now wait a minute
00:43:27Mickey and Minnie were supposed to be meeting me here prompt
00:43:31Oh
00:43:33I thought you guys weren't gonna show up
00:43:35Oh yeah
00:43:37Oh yeah
00:43:38But you wanna stand right now
00:43:40Guys put your hands together
00:43:41Hey
00:43:42Here we go
00:43:46I'm so happy to be here with you
00:43:49At Disney's Aulani Resort
00:43:51This is what heaven looks like
00:43:54Thank you American Idol
00:43:56It's so good to be back
00:43:58Hey
00:43:59Hey
00:43:59Hey
00:43:59Oh
00:44:00Oh
00:44:01Oh
00:44:02You're looking at a real world
00:44:04Yeah
00:44:06Yeah
00:44:10Kiki Palmer
00:44:11Mickey and Minnie
00:44:13Amazing
00:44:15So fun
00:44:16The best
00:44:18Now hold on for a second
00:44:20So this thing about Kiki
00:44:22By the way thank you for being here
00:44:23For the mentorship
00:44:25Oh my god
00:44:25That you're providing
00:44:26The energy
00:44:27The guidance you're giving
00:44:28It's my pleasure
00:44:28It's my pleasure
00:44:31So she can sing obviously
00:44:33She can dance
00:44:34She can act
00:44:35You also have a podcast
00:44:37Oh and I gotta have you on my podcast
00:44:39What is the name of the podcast?
00:44:41It's called Baby This Is Kiki Palmer
00:44:45What is
00:44:45What does Kiki Palmer talk about
00:44:48On Baby This Is Kiki Palmer
00:44:49Well you know I'm curious
00:44:50And I like to talk to icons
00:44:51Such as yourself
00:44:52To learn how you got to be this way
00:44:54Thank you
00:44:54But the fact that you call me an icon
00:44:57With Mickey next to me
00:44:58That was very very generous
00:44:59Kiki Palmer
00:45:00One more time everybody
00:45:01Thank you
00:45:02That was amazing
00:45:04Coming up
00:45:04The depth of the talent this year
00:45:06Is off the charts
00:45:07And hoping to prove
00:45:08Just that
00:45:09Is Madison Moon
00:45:11She takes the Idol stage
00:45:13After the break
00:45:14Right after this
00:45:16Let's go
00:45:17Looking good
00:45:30Back with you on American Idol
00:45:32We always love the backdrop
00:45:33Here at Disney's Aulani Resort
00:45:35What better place to chase
00:45:37The Idol dream
00:45:37Hoping to shine tonight
00:45:39It's Madison Moon
00:45:46Guys look at it
00:45:47Oh my goodness
00:45:48Every time we go somewhere
00:45:50My family finds a sunset
00:45:51Being able to do that in Hawaii
00:45:53Means everything
00:45:54Did you ever think you would be here?
00:45:57Literally doesn't even feel real
00:45:59My dad got to join me
00:46:01In meeting Kiki Palmer and Brad Paisley
00:46:03I feel like I kind of got my voice from my daddy
00:46:05He is an excellent vocalist
00:46:07And he pours his heart and soul into it
00:46:09He had a high school band
00:46:11He got asked to be the lead singer of Pantera
00:46:13Which was dope
00:46:14Would you want to sing a little something?
00:46:17I'll do it for her
00:46:18He wanted to pursue it further
00:46:20But he decided to give that up
00:46:22To raise a family
00:46:24Don't stop believing
00:46:27The world kind of missed out on him as a musician
00:46:32Streetlights
00:46:34People
00:46:43It's a moment I'll never forget
00:46:45What are you doing for us today?
00:46:47Since You've Been Gone, Kelly Clarkson
00:46:48Okay
00:46:49It's very bold
00:46:50Especially doing a song by a former idol
00:46:53Since you've been gone
00:46:56I can't breathe for the first time
00:47:00I'm all about taking risks in this competition
00:47:02I haven't played it safe
00:47:03And I'm not going to
00:47:05It's pretty crazy what's in the tank
00:47:07You were feeling it
00:47:08And being fun
00:47:09And not taking it too seriously
00:47:10But also giving in when it was time
00:47:12And again
00:47:13And again
00:47:16Woo
00:47:16There was a moment with the note
00:47:18Where I was like
00:47:18Uh-oh
00:47:19How are you feeling about the big note?
00:47:21I wasn't really
00:47:21Yeah
00:47:22You know
00:47:22Doing all the warm-ups and stuff today
00:47:24Yeah
00:47:24One thing that always helped me to be
00:47:26To lean in
00:47:27If I go left
00:47:28Let me go all the way left
00:47:30You know
00:47:30It's never any mistakes
00:47:31Because we don't really know
00:47:32What you was trying to do
00:47:34I absolutely feel pressure
00:47:35If I don't hit this note
00:47:37I'm going home
00:47:46Here's the thing
00:47:47We started out friends
00:47:49It was cool
00:47:51But it was all pretend
00:47:54Yeah, yeah
00:47:55Soon to be gone
00:47:59And all you'd ever hear me say
00:48:02Is how I picture me with you
00:48:05That's all you'd ever hear me say
00:48:09Said you'd be gone
00:48:13I can't breathe for the first time
00:48:17I'm so moving on
00:48:19Yeah, yeah
00:48:21Thanks to you
00:48:23Now I get what I want
00:48:28Since you've been gone
00:48:30You are
00:48:31You're trying to move it
00:48:33Out of sight
00:48:35Out of mind
00:48:37Such a miracle
00:48:38Just can't take it
00:48:41Again and again
00:48:42And again
00:48:43And again
00:48:53I can't breathe for the first time
00:48:57So moving on
00:48:59Yeah, yeah
00:49:01Thanks to you
00:49:03Now I get
00:49:04I get what I want
00:49:08I can't breathe for the first time
00:49:12So moving on
00:49:14Yeah, yeah
00:49:15Thanks to you
00:49:17Now I get
00:49:19You should know
00:49:21Now I get
00:49:23I get what I want
00:49:27Since you've been gone
00:49:29Since you've been gone
00:49:33Since you've been gone
00:49:36Wow
00:49:39Wow
00:49:40Thank you, y'all
00:49:43Taking on one of Idol's biggest voices
00:49:45Wow
00:49:47Amazing to watch you
00:49:49And then us cut to your father
00:49:50Who was singing every lyric as well
00:49:52Down there
00:49:52It was brilliant
00:49:53He was like
00:49:55I love you, Daddy
00:49:57What was that face you did?
00:50:00There it is
00:50:03So earlier today
00:50:04I was like over in my room
00:50:06And I could hear this song
00:50:08Kind of being played
00:50:09I couldn't see anything
00:50:10So I didn't really know
00:50:11But I was like
00:50:12I bet that's Madison
00:50:14Like that has to
00:50:15She's the only one
00:50:16That I feel like
00:50:17Could go for this
00:50:18And pull it off
00:50:19And you did
00:50:19I love your voice so much
00:50:21I love that you're just you
00:50:23You've got incredible pipes
00:50:25That's a tall order song
00:50:27Like nobody wants to sing this song
00:50:29Because it's really hard
00:50:30And you tackled it, girl
00:50:35You just
00:50:37Honestly blew my wig off my head
00:50:39Man, there's no doubt about it
00:50:41When I tell you
00:50:42Power
00:50:44You have it in spades
00:50:45I kept thinking at some point
00:50:47Okay, she's gonna take a breath
00:50:48She's gonna come back down
00:50:49Give a moment
00:50:50Girl, you stayed
00:50:53FM all the way through then
00:50:54It was amazing
00:50:55Amazing
00:50:57Keep that mentality
00:50:59Keep that rocker energy
00:51:02Pushing yourself
00:51:04Surprising us
00:51:05With what you can do
00:51:06You went after that
00:51:07And you nailed it
00:51:08And like I said
00:51:09You're the one that can do it
00:51:10Be that person
00:51:12Be that kind of
00:51:13Thank you
00:51:15You have such an incredible voice
00:51:17It's so powerful
00:51:18And I was nervous for a second
00:51:19I'm like
00:51:19Is she gonna hit that Kelly note
00:51:21That we know
00:51:21Why don't nobody
00:51:22Want to sing this song
00:51:23And you did it
00:51:25I've been a fan
00:51:26Of American Idol
00:51:26Since the beginning
00:51:27And this season
00:51:28Has some of the best singers
00:51:29I've seen in a really long time
00:51:31And you're one of them
00:51:32Thank you
00:51:35I think we're excited
00:51:36To see what you do next
00:51:37After all of that
00:51:39What's that
00:51:40What's going on
00:51:40With that tear there
00:51:41What are you feeling
00:51:42I'm just so happy
00:51:43This is everything
00:51:44I want to do
00:51:44And to see my family
00:51:45Watching me
00:51:46And literally sobbing with me
00:51:47It's insane
00:51:48And I just respect
00:51:49All of you guys
00:51:50In this crowd
00:51:50Thank you so much
00:51:51Thank you
00:51:52Great job
00:51:53Madison Moon
00:51:55If you want her idol dream
00:51:57To live another week
00:51:58Vote right now
00:51:59Online or via text
00:52:01You can also hit up
00:52:02The official American Idol
00:52:03Voting post
00:52:03On Facebook
00:52:04Instagram
00:52:04And TikTok
00:52:05To get those votes
00:52:06From Madison
00:52:07You can do one of those ways
00:52:09Vote for all your favorites
00:52:10Madison Moon everyone
00:52:11Thank you very much
00:52:17Oh check it out
00:52:18Coming up
00:52:19Chris Tungsen
00:52:20Chris Tungsen
00:52:21Has his eye on the prize
00:52:22As he takes the stage
00:52:23With Apologize
00:52:25More Idol from Hawaii
00:52:26After
00:52:29Oh my god
00:52:32Oh my god
00:52:33Oh my god
00:52:35Oh my god
00:52:37Oh my god
00:52:42Your votes are critical tonight
00:52:44As you decide
00:52:45On who you want to see
00:52:46In your top 14 next week
00:52:48So keep them coming
00:52:50Next to take the stage
00:52:51Is Minnesota's
00:52:52Chris Tungsen
00:52:57This morning I woke up early
00:52:58And went to the spa
00:53:01This is the first time
00:53:02Ever being pampered
00:53:03This is the best
00:53:04I've been enjoying
00:53:05The princess treatment
00:53:06But I don't think
00:53:06It's going to last very long
00:53:08When I'm not here
00:53:10With American Idol
00:53:10I'm working
00:53:11And I'm trying to pay bills
00:53:13I don't really have
00:53:14A whole lot of down time
00:53:15So being in a spa
00:53:16For the first time
00:53:16Was so nice
00:53:19This round I'll be singing
00:53:20Apologize by Warner Public
00:53:21Classic
00:53:22Yeah classic
00:53:23When I was about 12, 13
00:53:25I would hop on my bike
00:53:26With my papers
00:53:27And do my paper route
00:53:28And I'd listen to the song
00:53:29Over and over and over again
00:53:30I'm holding on your rope
00:53:32Got me 10 feet off
00:53:36This is one of the more
00:53:37Intimate things
00:53:38Somebody's done
00:53:38Yeah
00:53:39I want to make this one
00:53:40A little bit more fun
00:53:41A song that people know
00:53:42A song that people
00:53:43Want to sing along to
00:53:44But also with intimacy
00:53:45But fun is different
00:53:47For everybody right
00:53:47So we don't have to be
00:53:48Everybody's version of fun
00:53:50Exactly
00:53:50But I think letting that hair down
00:53:51I don't know what you wearing
00:53:53But a little unbuttoned
00:53:54You know what I mean
00:53:55Very handsome
00:53:55So leaning into that appeal
00:53:57I think with this song
00:53:58Will bring the funness
00:54:00That you're also looking to
00:54:01Yeah absolutely
00:54:04Yes
00:54:05There you go
00:54:06I said it's too late
00:54:08To apologize
00:54:11It's too late
00:54:13He wants to make it fun
00:54:15Well in my mind
00:54:16I want to see you
00:54:17Lean into your image
00:54:19Yeah
00:54:19Yeah
00:54:19I'm telling you
00:54:20Working everything you got
00:54:22I wish I could do that
00:54:24I can't do that
00:54:25I might have to take
00:54:26Kiki's advice
00:54:26And let my hair down
00:54:28And drop a button or two
00:54:29That's it
00:54:30That was giving
00:54:31Yes
00:54:31Yeah
00:54:32Yeah
00:54:33Yeah
00:54:42I'm holding on your roll
00:54:44Got me ten feet off the ground
00:54:50And I'm hearing what you say, but I just can't make a sound
00:54:58You tell me that you need me, then you go and cut me down
00:55:03But wait, tell me that you saw me, didn't think I'd turn around
00:55:11And say that it's too late to apologize
00:55:16It's too late
00:55:20I said it's too late to apologize
00:55:24It's too late
00:55:28Oh, oh
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00:57:15kind of let go and deliver the goods enjoy that stage you've got the gifts thank you
00:57:24chris you have a great voice but you also have a great vibe and the way that you transform the
00:57:29song it was like okay i'm getting the chris version of this song and i think for me i want
00:57:33to hear more of you to really get into that vibe of what makes chris chris and so to lionel's
00:57:38point
00:57:38i want to see you get more comfortable i want to see you get relaxed i want to come into
00:57:41your world
00:57:42because i know that there's a lot there thank you keitha good job is underwood i love your voice
00:57:49so much like you just have this gorgeous like laid-back vibrato it doesn't sound like anybody
00:57:57else one little thing and i don't mean this weird but you've got this mysterious sexy vibe going
00:58:04and i i feel like you need to know that i like what you look sad i thought i was
00:58:11the only one
00:58:11with the mysterious sexy vibe oh no no come on luke i mean this as a compliment it's like one
00:58:18of your
00:58:19kind of like superpowers and if you own that i feel like they will just eat it up i agree
00:58:25sorry if that
00:58:26was weird i love my husband yes i'm just saying man i want to hear that power you got i
00:58:36want to i want
00:58:37you to partner that voice with that sexy stuff that carrie's bringing up which i mean hey you know
00:58:43i see it dog i see it i know what she talking about am i rambling ryan am i rambling
00:58:51look he's making you
00:58:52nervous he's so cute i understand but but the main thing that that's really important is i see you
00:58:58getting right up to the edge and just man just set yourself free and start singing let it go there
00:59:04you go let it go jump off the deep end and go for it chris tongue sit here all the
00:59:10ways you can vote for
00:59:10him tonight we've got online via text and the newest way to show your love is on social media you
00:59:15can
00:59:15check out all the voting details at americanidol.com chris give him that look one more time
00:59:22there you go good luck buddy thank you very much appreciate it
00:59:28coming up california's ruby ray on someone deep idol rolls on at disney's alani resort right after this
00:59:42the other ryan wanted to say hello here ryan tedder
00:59:45oh my dude what's up what's up man nice to meet you good to meet you aloha aloha he just
00:59:52did a
00:59:53beautiful rendition of your song bro i can't wait to hear i was hearing a little bit of the warm
00:59:58-up
00:59:58earlier today ryan oh my word thank you so much i appreciate you so much i mean this guy's a
01:00:03this
01:00:04guy's a legend legend right love you so much appreciate you peace mahalo awesome thanks bro
01:00:10hit you later miss you bye bye that's freaking crazy
01:00:23welcome back to american idol from alani at disney resort and spa in koelina hawaii
01:00:2810 of our insanely talented finalists are lighting up the stage for your votes tonight and earlier this
01:00:33week they also had the pleasure of kicking back to enjoy some of their own alani time right watch this
01:00:40i always dreamed that my voice would bring me to places like this and it happened
01:00:49being here in hawaii has been so different from being back home just to see this part of the world
01:00:54it is different this is the only one to be my first one ever
01:01:06we're best buds now it's just been so fun the memories that we're making is just all unforgettable
01:01:10this is really a dream come true
01:01:18you just saw ruby rake cruising on the catamaran here she is now coming face to face with brad paisley
01:01:25and kiki
01:01:31being here has been great i mean i think i've definitely had some time to relax and soak up the
01:01:36sun and i've gotten to do some really cool things around the resort with my family the mickey waffles
01:01:40are like my favorite things ever cheers cheers there's characters everywhere we saw goopy and then
01:01:47chip and dale feels absolutely insane to make top 20 but i'm just like really excited and proud to be
01:01:52here hey hi there what's up ruby ray for the beach round i'm gonna be singing drag me down by
01:01:58one
01:01:58direction why this song um i chose this song as kind of a thank you to my three older brothers
01:02:02because they were my biggest supporters when i was dealing with some mean girls back in middle school
01:02:08oh i decided when i was 11 that it would be a fun idea to shave my head so i
01:02:14had a buzz cut i have
01:02:15some photos please show us that's wow i ended up like losing a lot of my friends because of it
01:02:21because
01:02:21of that yes so my brothers they had my back and so this is like a thank you nobody can
01:02:26drag me down with
01:02:26their love okay oh i love that all my life you stood by me it's an amazing thing that one
01:02:34of the
01:02:35most formative events of her life was a bullying for a really trivial thing i think that's actually
01:02:41going to serve her use that experience to really grab this audience it's certainly a song that embodies
01:02:47the hope and the struggle and that's great thank you use that this song does come from kind of a
01:02:53sad
01:02:53place but i want to just stand strong and still like give a fun performance to watch
01:03:06i've got five for a heart i'm not scared of the dark you never seen it look so easy i
01:03:14got a river for
01:03:15so and baby you're a beau baby you're my only reason if i didn't have you there would be nothing
01:03:22left
01:03:23the shell of america could never be his best if i didn't have you i'd never see the sun
01:03:30you taught me how to be someone hey all my life you stood by me when no one else was
01:03:39ever behind me
01:03:41all these lights they can't light me with your love nobody can drag me all my life you stood by
01:03:51me
01:03:51when no one else was ever behind me all these lights they can't light me with your love
01:04:00nobody can drag me down
01:04:04nobody nobody nobody can drag me down
01:04:10nobody nobody nobody can drag me all my life you stood by me
01:04:19oh
01:04:22oh
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01:04:30oh
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01:04:37Oh
01:05:10Way to go the judges on their feet after that
01:05:14You are such a ray of sunshine
01:05:16You're always got this gazillion watt smile and like you can't help but smile watching you
01:05:21I want to challenge you a little bit to like get like find your sassy side when you're singing nobody
01:05:27can drag me down
01:05:28You know got a little sass in there
01:05:30So I just want to challenge you to find that side of yourself and show it bring it all right
01:05:35Let's go so I thought for a moment when she started I said she's gonna run out of air
01:05:39Because she's moving I could hear breathing and then she hit that note and held it all evening
01:05:46I know you were thinking you were overthinking don't do it. You've got the goods
01:05:50That was amazing that you kind of pull that one out. I'm telling you it's 16, right? Yeah, that's disgusting
01:05:59Yeah, first of all, it's incredible that you have a voice on you like that
01:06:02The only thing that I would have wanted was to know that you were able to take your time with
01:06:06it and you know
01:06:06Let the let the band catch up to you instead of you being a little bit in front of them
01:06:10But these are small things that'll go towards you in this competition just to make your performance better and
01:06:16Incredible job. You did fabulous. Yeah, yeah
01:06:20Yeah, it's it's hard to get out of like a 16 year old mentality, but you do have a great
01:06:25voice
01:06:26It was really like a 16 year old performance for the first time that we've seen out of you, which
01:06:31is what is it Lionel?
01:06:33It's disgusting just disgusting
01:06:35But you need to work on is like, you know get in that mentality of like I'm gonna get out
01:06:40here and like almost create a little alter ego
01:06:42Where you you got a little more angst in there?
01:06:45But I love your voice and we know you've got all the goods in there. So thank you
01:06:50Thank you so much
01:06:52Good feedback and every time you're up on the stage you get better and better at all of that lots
01:06:56of thing about some good stuff there
01:06:57Ruby rain you can vote for Ruby online at American Idol dot-com plus via our social pages on Facebook
01:07:03Instagram and tick-tock
01:07:04Text voting is available to subscribers of all carriers Ruby Ray. Thank you very much
01:07:09Thank you guys
01:07:09Now we have got more show-stopping beachside performances heading your way like
01:07:19Julian Calais with some Zack Bryan idols back right after this
01:07:33Welcome back to American Idol keep those votes coming in for all your favorites online via text and on social
01:07:39media their lives in the competition depend on it
01:07:42And Julián Calais wants to stick around for a while. Here's his mentor meetup with Brad and Kiki
01:07:49I
01:07:50Was here two summers ago my family and I were big Hawaii fans. We're also big Disney fans and my
01:07:55favorite character stitch
01:07:59What's going on buddy, I just think he's a little troublemaker. I love his voice. Ohana means family
01:08:05Family means nobody gets left behind to be back here at Disney's Alani resort feels like a blessing
01:08:11There is just no such thing as a bad day in Hawaii. Thank you. Thank you
01:08:18For this run. I'm choosing a song called tourniquet by Zack Bryan
01:08:21There's a ways on the plains
01:08:23At a Mr. Montana where you told me you were leaving
01:08:27It means a lot to me. So why is that tourniquet to me means picking someone else up when they're
01:08:33hurting and always telling someone I have your back
01:08:35Well, if you need a tourniquet or if you want a tourniquet know that I'll be by
01:08:40So what always heals my heart is thinking about the people that I have in my life and what motivates
01:08:46me even more is
01:08:47Hoping that whoever's listening gets that feeling that I understand I see you it felt very authentic
01:08:53And so I think you're getting a real sense of who he is as an artist, you know, that's magic
01:08:58being this close
01:08:59You know, it's really
01:09:02Captivating your prowess on the guitar shows your voice is perfect. Thank you so you're suited for that song
01:09:08Sometimes when you're in a competition, it's like you're thinking about what's gonna do my voice the best
01:09:13But if you just sing what's true to you. Yeah, it's somehow it's most perfect
01:09:16Music can feel like a hug music can feel like a hand on your back that tells you you're not
01:09:21alone
01:09:21And that's what I'm trying to replicate with my performance
01:09:42There's delays on the plains out of Eastern Montana where you told me you were
01:09:48You've been stabbed in the back and the rest of your body. Won't you tell me where you're bleeding from?
01:09:55Well, if you need a tourniquet or if you want to turn it quick know that I'll be by your
01:10:00side
01:10:00Pledge your whole soul and the things you can't control in a world you'll never satisfy
01:10:08But I'll bandage up your body your bones and your bad days to
01:10:14Take care of the blood that your love runs through
01:10:20I know all the damage some days in this dark world does
01:10:25But you have been last seen something I dreamed of
01:10:31Come on
01:10:32Come on
01:10:45I'll bandage up your body your bones and your bad days to
01:10:52Take care of the blood that your love runs through
01:10:56Oh, and I know all the damage some days in this dark world does
01:11:03But you left and last seenin' something I dreamed of
01:11:10Dreamed of
01:11:13There's delays on the plains out of Eastern Montana where you told me you were leadin' from
01:11:19You've been stabbed in the back and the rest of your body
01:11:23Won't you tell me where you're bleedin' from?
01:11:26Won't you tell me where you're bleedin' from?
01:11:31Yeah, man
01:11:37Yeah, man
01:11:39Kul'e An'
01:11:40Well just listen to that
01:11:42Wave
01:11:44Thank you, thank you
01:11:45What you connected with in that song what that's me
01:11:48Well, to me, I wanted to, whenever I listen to a song like this, I think of unconditional love, whether
01:11:53it be for a friend, for someone you love, and it just means that you're never going to leave their
01:11:58side, their worst days and their best days.
01:12:01I wanted it to feel like a hand on your back, a hand, you know, that you can hold, a
01:12:06hug, just, you know, letting you know that you're never alone, no matter how down you are.
01:12:13I love you. That's all I'm going to say. I love you.
01:12:18I haven't been a part of the journey like these guys, but I agree. I mean, I feel like I've
01:12:22been watching you in the light of this. I can tell how much it means to you and that it's
01:12:26so true to you. Your voice is beautiful. I mean, I can listen to you go on and on and
01:12:31on, you know, and then when you look up, you're talking about tourniquet. This is a deep and intense song,
01:12:35but you're delivering that hope when you look up during the performance and you flash us that smile. It does
01:12:40feel hopeful. It's beautiful. I loved it. Great job.
01:12:43Thank you so much, Kiki.
01:12:45Ms. Underwood?
01:12:46You are such an artist. You're such a poet. And you're so believable when you start singing and playing. Like,
01:12:54it's just so honest and it's so you. And it's a joy to get to listen to you. Like, this
01:13:00is the best job in the world.
01:13:02There you go.
01:13:02Thank you so much.
01:13:03It is.
01:13:04To see you at this point in this competition. Confident. Stepping right on it. It is just really exciting as
01:13:12a judge to see you stand there in the light of your artistry. Strong and powerful. Forget everything else. If
01:13:21we can get you to this point right here, your future is right in front of you.
01:13:25Wow.
01:13:25Thank you, Lana.
01:13:26Wow.
01:13:27You make us happy to be doing this up here. That was like frontrunner of the competition kind of stuff.
01:13:36That was like star is born kind of moment.
01:13:39Thank you, Luke. That means the world to me.
01:13:41Well, it's so fun when somebody's just got it and you just got it.
01:13:45You got it.
01:13:45Yeah, you got it.
01:13:46Got it.
01:13:46Thank you so much. Thank you, guys.
01:13:50Julian, what's your vote? You can vote for them right now.
01:13:54All your favorites as well, online or via text from the official American Idol pages on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
01:14:00It's 10 votes per finalist, per platform, and voting method. So, max them out. Wherever you can.
01:14:06If you want to stick around.
01:14:08Omo champo. Julian Kalel.
01:14:10Thank you, buddy.
01:14:16Now, check it out. When we come back, Keela Richardson closes out show here with a little help from her
01:14:22friend.
01:14:23Stay with us.
01:14:24You'll be right back.
01:14:29I'm so proud of you, Nicole.
01:14:32That was about the old conditionally and every day.
01:14:35Baby, that was incredible.
01:14:36Yeah.
01:14:37Thank you, mama.
01:14:39You killed it, dude.
01:14:52And welcome back once more to Dizzy's Aulani Resort. We have one final performance for you here on our beach
01:14:59side stage. It's coming from school teacher, Keela Richardson. Here you go.
01:15:09My son, he loves you so much.
01:15:11What's your son's name?
01:15:12Drew.
01:15:13It's been fun having Drew here. He has been by my side every step of the way. Unfortunately, my son
01:15:19couldn't be here for this performance because he had to go back to school.
01:15:22Maybe on my next voyage, I can meet him.
01:15:24Okay, yes, for sure.
01:15:27Nice to meet you.
01:15:29Huge fan. I'm a big fan of Kiki. To see myself in front of her, I was like, mama, I
01:15:33made it.
01:15:34I love that.
01:15:35Well, Keela, I'm so excited. What are you going to be singing?
01:15:37With a little help with my friend.
01:15:38All right.
01:15:39What drew you to this song?
01:15:41There was a time when I didn't feel like I was good enough. You know, I didn't know where I
01:15:45was going. I was confused. God had to place friends around me. I had that really helped me. They were
01:15:49destiny helpers to me. Helped me to my purpose and they pushed me.
01:15:53What would you do if I sang?
01:15:56Hearing her sing, I didn't know what to expect. And when her voice came out, it was just awesome. It
01:16:03felt so truthful.
01:16:08She seemed like, oh, this is a perfect singer.
01:16:12Yeah, yeah, yeah.
01:16:15Baby, with a little help from my friends, yeah.
01:16:24That was a lot.
01:16:27Oh, no, oh, no.
01:16:28That's first.
01:16:28Don't do it to me.
01:16:32Such a special voice.
01:16:36Such a special voice.
01:16:47Wow.
01:16:48That voice was ancestral, girl.
01:16:50What you're doing is more than just singing.
01:16:53You're embodying spirit through song.
01:16:55That's beautiful.
01:16:56Seriously.
01:16:57It blew my mind when I sang for the mentors.
01:17:00I'm humble and I'm grateful because that just lets me know that no matter what I sang, somebody's
01:17:05going to feel it and I want somebody to feel it.
01:17:19What would you do if I sang got a tune?
01:17:25What would you stand up and walk out on me?
01:17:29Let me know that no matter what I sang, somebody's going to feel it and I'll try not to sing
01:17:36it out of key.
01:17:37Oh, yeah.
01:17:39Get by with a little help from my friends.
01:17:44Get by with a little help from my friends.
01:17:48Is it all right if I get by?
01:17:50Get by with a little help from my friends.
01:17:59What would you do when my love is gone away?
01:18:04Oh, yeah, yeah.
01:18:08And how would I feel any of the day?
01:18:14I was sad because you're all on your own.
01:18:19It's all right.
01:18:20Get by with a little help from my friends.
01:18:22Is it all right if it's just me and my friends?
01:18:25Get by with a little help from my friends.
01:18:27We'll be getting back.
01:18:30Get by with a little help from my friends.
01:18:32Get by with a little help from my friends.
01:18:40Do you need anybody?
01:18:43Oh, I need somebody just to love.
01:18:47Yes I do
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01:20:17I
01:20:20I've been on American Idol
01:20:24Since I was that big
01:20:27I have never
01:20:29Had any contestant walk out on this stage and tear the place up
01:20:35The place got blown up
01:20:38Thank you Lionel thank you
01:20:39That Janis Joplin sounding Tina Turner sounding I don't know who you are
01:20:46Thank you
01:20:47That right there was the greatest performance I have ever seen on this thing
01:20:52Thank you thank you
01:20:53Thank you
01:20:56Thank you
01:20:58That was ridiculous
01:20:59Lionel had to bring me back to life you know what I'm saying
01:21:03He had to resuscitate me up in the place
01:21:07But the last time I've seen somebody make me feel like this and get people turned up like this her
01:21:12name was Fantasia
01:21:13Watch out watch out
01:21:14Watch out
01:21:15And she won American Idol
01:21:17Watch out
01:21:18And I'ma just leave that there and tell America there's a lot of favorites and y'all need to vote
01:21:23Vote
01:21:23Because Keila what you just did right there
01:21:26Girl you a bad girl and I'm not touching you
01:21:29Thank you thank you Kiki
01:21:30Bless you
01:21:31I ain't never seen this before
01:21:32The final
01:21:35The thing that I love about you
01:21:38Is I feel like you don't think about what you're doing as it's happening
01:21:43Boom boom boom boom boom
01:21:45Like it just flows out of you
01:21:46You were in the moment
01:21:48You were having fun with the audience
01:21:50Like it was like just pouring out
01:21:52It was like from the heavens to Keila
01:21:55And then out to us
01:21:56Thank you Keri thank you so much Keri
01:22:01And who?
01:22:04I don't know
01:22:07Do you remember when I kind of gave you a couple of little singing lessons in the audition?
01:22:12I do
01:22:13I do
01:22:14Why did you let me do that to you?
01:22:18You were just being kind to me
01:22:20Yes, yes
01:22:21Thank you for allowing me that time
01:22:24But I hereby relinquish my vocal lessons to you
01:22:28I don't need to even say nothing to you
01:22:31Nothing
01:22:31You got Lionel
01:22:32He done wore a treat in the rug
01:22:34I've never seen nothing like that before
01:22:36Ever
01:22:36When you get us this excited
01:22:38What is so special
01:22:40Is you ain't thinking about it
01:22:42It don't matter if you're in Hawaii
01:22:44It don't matter if you're in Pensacola
01:22:46Yes
01:22:46Yes
01:22:46It don't matter
01:22:48You're just here
01:22:49To let what God has given you come out
01:22:52Thank you so much Luke
01:22:54Thank you
01:22:54Thank y'all so much
01:22:57What does that praise feel like?
01:22:59It feel really good
01:23:00It's just
01:23:01It's just that fire burning on the inside
01:23:03It came out
01:23:03Well what is running through your veins
01:23:04When you're singing like that?
01:23:06Uh just
01:23:06I don't know man
01:23:07My mind just be everywhere
01:23:09But I just
01:23:09You know I do what I can
01:23:11Well
01:23:11Well thank you
01:23:13Yeah Lionel got his steps in today
01:23:15So very
01:23:15Very good
01:23:17Keela Richardson everybody
01:23:18Get those votes in for her right now
01:23:21Thank you
01:23:22That is great
01:23:22Let's just keep coming all the ways to vote
01:23:24You can do it online
01:23:24Via text
01:23:26Facebook
01:23:26Instagram
01:23:27Yeah, yeah, yeah
01:23:28That's never been easier
01:23:30Just out her first name
01:23:31In the comments section
01:23:32One name
01:23:34Per comment
01:23:34Per vote
01:23:35You can vote up to ten times
01:23:37Per finalist
01:23:37Across all platforms
01:23:39And methods
01:23:40Thank you very much
01:23:42Keela Richardson everyone
01:23:49Here's one last look at everyone
01:23:51You can vote for tonight
01:23:52You have until 6am Eastern tomorrow
01:23:56Don't crash out
01:23:57Don't crash out if your favorite doesn't make it
01:23:59Cause you have to vote
01:24:01Give it up for Chris Pooley
01:24:02And the band here
01:24:07Thank you
01:24:08Thank you to Brad Caisley
01:24:08And Kiki Palmer
01:24:10For sharing expertise in the hopefuls
01:24:13And a huge mahalo to all the amazing cast members at Disney's Aulani Resort
01:24:20Thank you
01:24:20Thank you to our judges
01:24:22What a season we got Tito
01:24:26And thank you at home for watching and voting
01:24:29We'll see you next Monday for your game changing results
01:24:32During our songs of faith night
01:24:34With not to be missed performances
01:24:37And Carrie Underwood takes the stage with her second annual performance of How Great Thou Art
01:24:43Our first real-time vote of the season reveals your top 12
01:24:46It's all happening live at 8th, 7th Central right here on ABC
01:24:51Goodnight America
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