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American Idol - Season 24 - Episode 09: Top 20 At Disney's Aulani Resort In Hawaii 2
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00:00:11Tonight, 10 more of your Idahopu sing for your votes
00:00:15from Alani, a Disney resorting spot in Toaulina, Hawaii.
00:00:21We're jumping right into the music
00:00:23with a Grammy-nominated artist who's
00:00:26carrying on his family legacy, performing his newly released
00:00:29rendition of the Bob Marley classic,
00:00:31One Love, of his forthcoming album.
00:00:34Give it up for Skip Marley.
00:00:37Skip, Skip.
00:00:43Aloha.
00:00:44One love, one heart.
00:00:49Let's join together and feel all right.
00:00:55Come on.
00:00:56One love, one heart.
00:01:00Give thanks and praise to the Lord, and I will feel all right.
00:01:06Let's join together and feel all right.
00:01:12Let them all pass all their dirty remarks.
00:01:17One love.
00:01:19Now there is one question I'd really love to ask.
00:01:23One heart.
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 heart.
00:01:38One love, one heart.
00:01:41One love, one heart.
00:01:41Let's join together and feel all right.
00:01:46Do 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 all right.
00:01:57Again, so let's join together and feel all right.
00:02:04Well, let us get together to fight the holy Armageddon.
00:02:09One love.
00:02:10So when the man comes, there will be no, no doom.
00:02:14One heart.
00:02:16Well, let them all pass when they are there and them dirty remarks.
00:02:20For there's no hiding place from the Father of Creation.
00:02:26Come on.
00:02:27One love.
00:02:29Sing out.
00:02:30One heart.
00:02:32Let's go.
00:02:43We give thanks and praise to the Lord, and we will feel all right.
00:02:49Well, let's join together and feel all right.
00:02:55We give thanks and praise to the Lord, and we will feel all right.
00:03:08We got a smile.
00:03:13We got you.
00:03:14The hopefuls looking good tonight, and Skip Marley!
00:03:17Good to see you!
00:03:19Setting the vibes right this evening.
00:03:21You got you.
00:03:22Love it.
00:03:23Thank you so much for being here.
00:03:24Thank you!
00:03:28And keep it going!
00:03:29Give it up for our superstar panel!
00:03:31Say hello to Luke Bryant.
00:03:35Lano Ritchie, and Carrie Underwood, plus guest mentor and guest judge, Kiki Palmer is back
00:03:45with us again. Now, Kiki has a not-to-miss performance later in the show. Very exciting.
00:03:53But first, thank you very much. You got a ways to go, so save some. Let's talk voting.
00:04:00Yeah, so many easy ways to do it. Say goodbye to the American Idol app. That is out. The social
00:04:05vote
00:04:05is in. All you have to do is head to at American Idol on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, and comment
00:04:12on the pinned official voting post with the first name of the idol hopeful you're voting for. It's
00:04:17one name and one vote per comment. You can also vote online or via text, and you have 10 votes
00:04:23per
00:04:23hopeful, per social platform and voting method. Got it?
00:04:28Here are the 10 amazing singers. Take a look. They're vying for your all-important votes tonight.
00:04:35They're hoping to continue on in the competition by making it into your top 14, so make sure
00:04:40you vote for all of your favorites this week. They have the awesome experience of being mentored
00:04:46by country music legend Brad Paisley. And singer and award-winning actress Kiki Palmer.
00:04:54All right, girl.
00:04:54Here's how it went down with the Grange, Georgians. Filmingly.
00:05:01We're in Hawaii. It's like something out of a movie.
00:05:05Four.
00:05:06I love golfing. I'm definitely not the best golfer in the world, but I just love going out there
00:05:10and striping down the middle. Back at home, we definitely got some golf courses, but this
00:05:15place is amazing. Let's go.
00:05:17So, it's awesome to be here.
00:05:20Hey! Nice to meet you, Bill.
00:05:22It was amazing seeing Kiki and Brad. They were super cool.
00:05:25I'm excited to hear what you're going to be singing. I know you're very soulful, so what's
00:05:29the song choice today?
00:05:30It's Don't Stop Believin' by Journey.
00:05:32Fabulous.
00:05:32That's cool.
00:05:33Just a small town, girl.
00:05:36My journey so far, each round, I've gotten more nervous than nervous because I'm chasing my
00:05:40dreams.
00:05:41My knees are shaking, dude.
00:05:42How you holding up?
00:05:43A little nervous, but 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. I'm a huge critic on myself, so...
00:05:50I can relate.
00:05:51Man, I'm in the top 20 of American Idol. From LaGrange, Georgia, a small town. It's just
00:05:56amazing. I think my family thinks the same way. Oh, damn.
00:06:03I think my family thinks the same way, so hopefully I get to go even further.
00:06:08I ain't been told no yet, but...
00:06:11I can't talk right now. I can't even breathe.
00:06:13The nerve stuff, you take that energy and you let it be a part of the performance. It's
00:06:17kind of like a trick that you can do with your mind.
00:06:19The jitters, when you're getting up on that stage, I think the hardest part of the song
00:06:24is the first part.
00:06:25Yes!
00:06:25Like, the second part's, give it all you got, you know, and you do that. Let me hear that
00:06:29first verse again.
00:06:30Living in a lonely world.
00:06:33That's the note, lonely.
00:06:35Those first few falsetto notes are 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 in the beginning, he's got a real chance of going on.
00:06:46It's just a big stage. I just want to make sure my family's proud. It would just mean the
00:06:52world to keep going. I want to keep singing for everybody.
00:07:05Come on, sing it now.
00:07:10She took the midnight train going anywhere.
00:07:19Just a city bar.
00:07:30Come on, sing it now.
00:07:51Mangers waiting
00:07:54Up and down the boulevard
00:07:58Shadows searching in the night
00:08:07Streetlights people
00:08:11Living just to find the emotion
00:08:15I wish I'm hiding somewhere in the night.
00:08:23Don't stop believing.
00:08:28Hold on to that feeling.
00:08:32Streetlight people.
00:08:40Don't stop believing.
00:08:45Hold on to that feeling.
00:08:48Streetlight people.
00:08:56Don't stop believing.
00:09:01Hold on to that feeling.
00:09:04And you.
00:09:10There you go.
00:09:14Way to go buddy.
00:09:16How'd it go 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 mom, I have to give you the secret.
00:09:28Some type of hairspray, the 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.
00:09:37All right, so at the beginning, I said,
00:09:39please don't let this song intimidate you.
00:09:43You stepped up.
00:09:44The 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, Shashana.
00:09:54Filmin', 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.
00:10:06Excellent job.
00:10:06I'm so proud of you.
00:10:07Thank you so much.
00:10:08I'm so proud of you.
00:10:09Seriously.
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.
00:10:19But you took it and you put your own spin on it.
00:10:23If 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 going to surprise yourself.
00:10:52Thank you, Luke.
00:10:56So, relax a little bit.
00:10:59It is Aulani, a Disney resort and spa,
00:11:01if you want to start relaxing right there.
00:11:04Philman Lee, everybody.
00:11:05Philman 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.
00:11:18Voting will remain open until 6 a.m. Eastern time tomorrow.
00:11:21Now, you can head out.
00:11:22Philman 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.
00:11:37You killed it.
00:11:39How was I doing, baby?
00:11:40How 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,
00:11:55especially for a Maryland native Ray.
00:11:57Here's her time with Brad Pacey.
00:12:04Hi, Mary.
00:12:07Kiki 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.
00:12:19R-E-S-B-E-C-T.
00:12:20So what makes you say Aretha?
00:12:23I grew up on Aretha.
00:12:25My mom just always played Aretha everywhere.
00:12:27And she just told me, like, you're going to 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 going to 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 and 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, I'm going to go to the right.
00:12:58By this point of the song, I'm going to go to the left.
00:13:00All it would take is one of those notes this way or this way.
00:13:04And I think that audience would go crazy.
00:13:07Oh, yeah!
00:13:12Yeah, yeah!
00:13:13Fantastic!
00:13:14It 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, yeah.
00:13:26Wow.
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!
00:13:35Like, I feel like I manifested this moment.
00:13:37Oh, my gosh!
00:13:40I'm so glad that I get to see you perform.
00:13:43I'm just so glad we get to have this moment.
00:13:45The song means so much to me.
00:13:48Why I'm singing it means so much to me.
00:13:50And I feel like this is just a dream come true.
00:13:56What you want?
00:13:59Baby, I got it.
00:14:03What you need?
00:14:05Yeah!
00:14:06Hey, do you know I got it?
00:14:09Oh, all I'm asking is for
00:14:19A little respect, a little bit, yeah
00:14:24A little respect, yeah
00:14:29I ain't gonna do you wrong
00:14:31I ain't gonna do you wrong
00:14:36Cause I don't want to
00:14:37All I'm asking
00:14:39Is for a little respect
00:14:42When you come home
00:14:43Baby, when you get home
00:14:47Listen up
00:14:49R-E-S-B-E-C-T
00:14:52Find out what it means to me
00:14:54R-E-S-B-E-C-T
00:14:56Take care, T-C
00:14:57Come
00:14:58R-E-S-B-E-C-T
00:15:02Just a little bit
00:15:04Just a little bit
00:15:06Ooh, you're kissing
00:15:08You're sweeter than honey
00:15:10And guess what
00:15:12So is my money
00:15:15And all I want you to do for me
00:15:18So give it to me when I can't
00:15:20Give it to me
00:15:24Yeah
00:15:24Just a little bit
00:15:27Ooh
00:15:29Find out what it means to me
00:15:32R-E-S-B-E-C-T
00:15:34Take care, T-C-T
00:15:38R-E-S-B-E-C-T
00:16:00See the track
00:16:03Rio
00:16:04Boogy
00:16:06Go
00:16:07Somebody needs to ring the fire alarm because you just set the whole show on fire
00:16:14You 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
00:16:25I mean, it's giving Mary J.
00:16:27Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. I just live mama
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 rearranged 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 sorry. I don't know what vitamin pill
00:17:10you took
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 it
00:17:18You got my respect and
00:17:23And uh, you're you're one of our best singers if not the best singer and a way to come out
00:17:29and work
00:17:29That didn't get lost on you
00:17:35Well, look at me dropping nuggets of
00:17:39Wisdom I think anyway, I just love 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 pick up
00:17:59You can also find all the voting details and vote online at American Idol comm Ray America. Thank you very
00:18:05much
00:18:06great job
00:18:12I
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 Idol
00:18:26I love you so much. I would move literal Hawaiian mountains
00:18:37Back with you on Idol. 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
00:19:13It feels great. I'm from Gallatin, 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
00:19:24Teachers and students and my buddies and they all 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, 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 absolutely
00:20:30You know, they say don't meet your heroes, but I'm really glad I met Brad. So hoping that I can
00:20:34take his advice with me on stage
00:20:41You always had a knife for things to glitter
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
00:20:57Oh, I just never could quite tell you no
00:21:01But just like when you were leaving Emory, Lord
00:21:07Taking that new job in Tennessee
00:21:12And I quit mine so we could be together
00:21:16And I can't forget the way you looked at me
00:21:21But just to see you smile
00:21:25Just to see you smile
00:21:26I'd do anything
00:21:27That you wanted me to
00:21:32And all is said and done
00:21:35I'd never count a call
00:21:38It's one thought that's lost
00:21:43Just to see you smile
00:21:47But yeah, yesterday I knew just what you wanted
00:21:52When you came walking up to me with him
00:21:57And I told you that I was happy for you
00:22:02And given the chance I'd like it
00:22:06But just to see you smile
00:22:11Just to see you smile
00:22:12I'd do anything
00:22:13That you wanted me to
00:22:17And all is said and done
00:22:21I'd never count a call
00:22:24Cause it's one thought that's lost
00:22:28Just to see you smile
00:22:36Just to see you smile
00:22:38Just to see you smile
00:22:40Yeah
00:22:44Yeah
00:22:49Lovely
00:22:50It was lovely
00:22:51It was lovely
00:22:52You 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
00:23:03That this is what you do naturally
00:23:06And what you just performed there
00:23:07Was about as natural as you were ever gonna get
00:23:09It was fantastic
00:23:10Thank you
00:23:11Thank you
00:23:13I agree with everything that Lionel said
00:23:15Because you literally transported us into your world
00:23:17I 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
00:23:26Because 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
00:23:31And you did a fabulous job
00:23:32Thank you so much
00:23:34Single as a Pringle
00:23:36Your voice is so
00:23:38It is powerful
00:23:39It is beautiful
00:23:40And there is something really special
00:23:42About 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
00:23:47There you go
00:23:48And it's just so easy to listen to you
00:23:50And to watch you
00:23:51Thank you so much
00:23:52I loved it
00:23:53Yeah
00:23:53Luke Ryan
00:23:56Yeah, just keep delivering
00:23:58Keep making us feel comfortable
00:24:00But also keep adding the pressure and intensity
00:24:03And pick songs that really pull you outside of your comfort zone
00:24:07But you just keep knocking every performance out of the park
00:24:10Thank you so much
00:24:11Thank you
00:24:13Luke predicted you would make your hometown's wikipedia page at some point, right?
00:24:19Maybe old Lucas Leon
00:24:21Maybe
00:24:22He's got a spot here on the wikipedia
00:24:23So I was just backstage doing my research
00:24:27Gallatin, Tennessee
00:24:29And look at this
00:24:29Lucas Leon, American Idol
00:24:31Season 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
00:24:39There's multiple ways to cast your own votes
00:24:41Head on over to AmericanIdol.com for all the details
00:24:43Lucas Leon, everyone
00:24:45All right, buddy
00:24:45Thank you
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
00:24:57Black
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
00:25:06The sun is nice
00:25:07The water is nice
00:25:08Goofy
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?
00:25:17I came in a little unsure
00:25:18Jordan
00:25:19But it landed me the platinum ticket
00:25:21The hopefuls voted for me
00:25:22And it was amazing
00:25:23I felt so honored
00:25:25I feel like the pressure is on
00:25:26Because I feel like a lot of people are looking at me
00:25:28To see, okay, how can he follow up?
00:25:30So what are you singing today?
00:25:31Today I'm singing
00:25:32Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
00:25:33By U2
00:25:34It's definitely outside of my genre
00:25:36I picked this song because it talks about
00:25:38I still haven't found what I'm looking for
00:25:40But honestly, as I'm continuing my journey in American Idol
00:25:43I 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
00:25:55And I want to just show the judges
00:25:56That I can actually just stand here and sing too
00:25:58Just me
00:25:59And that's always a risk in itself
00:26:01Every imperfection or perfection will be noticed and acknowledged
00:26:04So for him to start that way
00:26:05That's a crazy choice
00:26:06You know what I'm saying?
00:26:07That's like definitely bold
00:26:09And it could be risky
00:26:10He's taking a risk
00:26:11But I think it'll pay off
00:26:12You got to swing for that fence
00:26:14I mean, for me
00:26:15It really says I'm out here without a net
00:26:18That's the energy that I'm looking for
00:26:20Okay
00:26:20I can't wait to see how this goes
00:26:22I'm stepping out of my comfort for sure
00:26:24But my approach will be a little bit different
00:26:27Than what America has seen
00:26:28And I hope that they will enjoy it
00:26:29And love it too
00:26:38I have climbed
00:26:43The highest mountain
00:26:47I have climbed
00:26:53Through the fields
00:26:56Only to be with you
00:27:02Only to be with you
00:27:08I have run
00:27:11I have grown, I have scaled these city walls, these city walls, only to be with you, but I still
00:27:35have it found.
00:27:43Oh, what I'm looking for.
00:27:53I believe in the kingdom come, when all the colors bleed into one, bleed into one.
00:28:07But yeah, I'm still running, yeah.
00:28:12You broke the bar, you lose the chains, carry the cross.
00:28:20Oh, am I the same? Oh, am I the same?
00:28:27You know I believe that, yeah.
00:28:31But I still haven't found what I'm looking for.
00:28:41But I still haven't found what I'm looking for.
00:28:51But I still haven't found what I'm looking for.
00:29:32But I still haven't found what they're going for.
00:29:37I've done many things. I've tried many things, but tonight looking out and seeing all of you guys
00:29:42I feel like I finally have found
00:29:45What I'm looking for
00:29:49I think that Jordan has used up all the notes
00:29:56Possible in the music business
00:29:59First of all Jordan to take a U2 song and turn it into
00:30:05spiritual
00:30:07That's a feat and then on top of that turn the U2 song into your song
00:30:14Is the way you win competitions. Thank 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 moment listening
00:30:29to you
00:30:30We're in this heavenly made place listening to your anointed voice. Yes, like
00:30:37Praise the Lord. Yes all of this
00:30:40Because it was absolutely just mind-blowing
00:30:43That was incredible Jordan. Thank you so much
00:30:53What I have to say is just to everyone because when we see a talent like you come up on
00:30:57the stage, I think the thought is oh, they're safe
00:30:59America, you still got to vote know that at the end of the day no matter how great he is
00:31:03We need you to come through and we need you to vote because you got to be in this competition.
00:31:07You are incredible
00:31:08You are incredible
00:31:09That's all I got to say
00:31:11Your vocal command and your presence like when you hit your first note
00:31:18Everybody pays attention to you because you know how to really own that moment and your voice is that big
00:31:24And to be able to navigate the notes to take us on this journey, man
00:31:29You're a powerhouse singer
00:31:31And you keep surprising me, you know the ohana rounds when you came out and did what you did
00:31:37I was like who is this guy look at it
00:31:39And that's what it takes to get through each round of this competition and win the thing so great job
00:31:45Thank you so much
00:31:47Jordan is here America have you found what you're looking for
00:31:51Get him into the top 14 it's time to vote do it now on facebook instagram and tiktok you can
00:31:56also vote online or via text
00:31:58Message and data rates may apply jordan mccullough everyone well done my friend. Thank you very much
00:32:05Have you heard your favorite yet?
00:32:09Byomi is hoping it's her she's taking the idol stage next at disney's alani resort. Don't miss it. We're coming
00:32:14right back
00:32:17Oh my god, you did so good. I'm so proud of you. You did amazing. You did amazing
00:32:30a
00:32:44the
00:32:50oh
00:33:27We did it.
00:33:28The incredible voices in 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?
00:33:42Maybe 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.
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, all 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.
00:34:32I'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, you
00:34:57know, really leaning into the audience on those moments, because it's kind of like a direct...
00:35:00You 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.
00:35:15Oh, 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?
00:35:21Are your mom the rapper?
00:35:22I'll rap.
00:35:23Mama, I'ma sing.
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!
00:35:55Well, there is something going down, like a storm in the sky.
00:36:05I ain't gonna be paid by your behavior.
00:36:10How can I trust someone who's lying to me?
00:36:14And so, how I go, and I said, how I leave, I said, take your bath and go, cause you're
00:36:22not for me, no.
00:36:25Mama Knows Best when I get a heart, and Papa always has a hope to make me laugh.
00:36:34Mama Knows Best when I feel down to bring me up and always keep my day on.
00:36:42You like it?
00:36:43You like it?
00:36:44Mama Knows Best.
00:36:46I think the best to know that he's been with me, always use humor as your therapy.
00:36:55Don't ever take you too seriously, just do you, cause you can use no perfectly.
00:37:05Yeah!
00:37:05Yeah, yeah.
00:37:14See, mama, mama knows it.
00:37:17See, daddy, daddy knows it.
00:37:20See, mama, mama knows it.
00:37:23See, mama's the best friend can't get on.
00:37:29If I've always had to go, it'd make me laugh.
00:37:33Mama knows best when I feel down.
00:37:38So bring me up, I know it's hit my feet on the ground.
00:37:46Mama knows best.
00:37:55I'm the only other one.
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.
00:38:12Mama Richie, somebody get some help over to mom over here in the corner, right?
00:38:18So, so, so listen, this 16-year-old is driving a steamroll, all right?
00:38:24Up!
00:38:24That was absolutely in charge, in power.
00:38:31You were rolling down the road just killing it.
00:38:34You killed it.
00:38:35That's all I just killed it.
00:38:36Thank you so much.
00:38:38Killed it.
00:38:38You were like a Disney star in the making.
00:38:41I feel like you're so relatable.
00:38:43Absolutely.
00:38:44Like, you're living your best life on the stage, and you are doing so with, like, such a vocal maturity,
00:38:50but also just the way you're handling yourself.
00:38:53Yep.
00:38:53I feel like we're just gonna watch you blossom in front of us throughout this competition, and I'm excited to
00:38:58see where that takes us.
00:38:59Because you're so thinking good.
00:39:01So good.
00:39:02It is not easy to command a stage in a competition like this, especially as a youngin', but you did
00:39:09just that.
00:39:10I really want you to know, Abayomi, no matter what happens from here on out, you belong on that stage.
00:39:15Absolutely.
00:39:16Thank you so much.
00:39:17I'm telling you the truth.
00:39:19You are effervescent.
00:39:20I love the outfit that you chose.
00:39:22You walked around.
00:39:23You told the story.
00:39:25And, I mean, I gotta say, mama knows best.
00:39:27Yes, you do.
00:39:29So many star qualities.
00:39:31You don't operate like you're a 16-year-old, and don't start any time soon.
00:39:36Just be confident in what you are, because 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.
00:39:44Thank you!
00:39:46What was that?
00:39:48Thank you!
00:39:50What was that?
00:39:50Not like that.
00:39:52Not like that.
00:39:53Not like that.
00:39:54Abayomi, everyone.
00:39:55Get your most info right now online.
00:39:57Or via text.
00:39:59You can also vote by commenting her first name on our official pinned voting post on Facebook,
00:40:04Instagram, and TikTok.
00:40:05Once 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, because Keith Keith Ballmer is about to bring down the house.
00:40:23With a very special performance, you do not want to miss this.
00:40:26Idol is back at Disney's Aulani Resort right after this quick break.
00:40:33Oh!
00:40:34You did amazing.
00:40:35You did amazing.
00:40:37You did amazing.
00:40:38You did amazing.
00:40:39You killed it.
00:40:41You killed it.
00:40:42You did not play.
00:40:43No.
00:40:44Girl, an old song with your 1920s that fit on.
00:40:46Come on now.
00:40:47This is beautiful.
00:40:55Thank you for the team at Locked on Idol.
00:40:57We're pausing the competition for a moment to welcome to the stage someone we've gotten
00:41:01to know and love these past few weeks.
00:41:04She is an Emmy award-winning quadruple threat.
00:41:07And she's here now with her new song, All They Type.
00:41:10Put your hands together for Kiki Ballmer.
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.
00:41:31Got them falling for you all night, all night.
00:41:36I can tell by looking that you know what I mean.
00:41:40You can say you don't decide.
00:41:44Hey!
00:41:45But that's your problem.
00:41:47You're thinking you the man right now, uh.
00:41:50Cause you the head on alone.
00:41:52But you don't understand right now, ay.
00:41:55You're looking at a real one.
00:41:57Ooh, ooh, ooh.
00:42:00Don't let it go to your head, uh, hey.
00:42:04Cause I might be in your heart.
00:42:08Ooh, ooh, ooh.
00:42:09You gotta know what this is.
00:42:13Hey!
00:42:14Cause all the brothers know.
00:42:16Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.
00:42:18Cause I'm all laid tight.
00:42:21Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.
00:42:23Cause I'm all laid tight.
00:42:26And you know that's me.
00:42:28I'm the one that they all wanna keep.
00:42:30Lock it up and throw later key.
00:42:32Oh, babe.
00:42:34Don't be tryin' to be a boy.
00:42:36Don't you recognize that you see a dream.
00:42:40You can say it.
00:42:42Don't decide, uh.
00:42:44But that's your problem.
00:42:46You're thinking you the man right now, ay.
00:42:49But you don't have all love.
00:42:51But you ain't scared right now, uh.
00:42:54You're looking at a real one.
00:42:56Ooh, ooh, ooh.
00:42:59Don't let it go to your head, uh.
00:43:03Cause I might be in your heart.
00:43:06Oh, oh, oh, oh.
00:43:09You gotta know what this is.
00:43:12Hey! Hey!
00:43:12Cause all the brothers know.
00:43:17Cause I'm all laid tight.
00:43:21Hey! Hey!
00:43:23I'm all laid tight.
00:43:25Now, wait a minute.
00:43:28Mickey and Minnie were supposed to be meeting me here prompt.
00:43:31Oh!
00:43:33I thought you guys weren't gonna show up.
00:43:36Ooh, yeah.
00:43:37Ooh, yeah.
00:43:38Cause you don't wanna stand right now.
00:43:40Guys, put your hands together.
00:43:41Hey!
00:43:42Here we go!
00:43:43Ah!
00:43:46I'm so happy to be here with you at Disney Balani 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!
00:44:02Ah!
00:44:03You're looking at a real one.
00:44:05Woo!
00:44:06Yeah!
00:44:11Kiki Palmer.
00:44:12Kiki Palmer.
00:44:12Mickey and Minnie.
00:44:14Amazing.
00:44:15So fun.
00:44:17The 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.
00:44:24For the mentorship that you're providing.
00:44:26Oh my God.
00:44:26The energy, the guidance you're giving.
00:44:28It's my pleasure.
00:44:29It's my pleasure.
00:44:29Yeah.
00:44:31So, she can sing, obviously.
00:44:33She can dance.
00:44:35She can act.
00:44:36You also have a podcast.
00:44:37Ugh!
00:44:38And 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, what does Kiki Palmer talk about on Baby, This is Kiki Palmer?
00:44:49Well, you know, I'm curious and I like to talk to icons such as yourself to learn how you got
00:44:53to be this way.
00:44:54But the fact that you called me an icon with Mickey next to me, that was very, very generous.
00:45:00Kiki Palmer, one more time, everybody.
00:45:02That was amazing.
00:45:04Coming up, the depth of the talent this year is off the charts and hoping to prove just that is
00:45:09Madison Moon.
00:45:11She takes the idol stage after the break, right after this.
00:45:16Let's go, Mickey.
00:45:29Looking good.
00:45:30Back with you on American Idol.
00:45:32We always love the backdrop here at Disney's Aulani Resort.
00:45:35What better place to chase the idol dream?
00:45:38Hoping to shine tonight.
00:45:39It's Madison Moon.
00:45:46Guys, look at it.
00:45:47Oh, my goodness.
00:45:48Yes.
00:45:48Every time we go somewhere, my family finds a sunset.
00:45:52Being able to do that in Hawaii means everything.
00:45:55Did you ever think you would be here?
00:45:57It literally doesn't even feel real.
00:45:59My dad got to join me in 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 and 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, which 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, but he decided to give that up to raise a family.
00:46:24Don't stop believing.
00:46:26Don't stop believing.
00:46:27The world kind of missed out on him as a musician.
00:46:32Streetlights, people.
00:46:39Oh, my gosh.
00:46:41So good.
00:46:42Oh, my gosh.
00:46:43Yes.
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.
00:46:49Okay.
00:46:49It's very bold, especially doing a song by a former idol.
00:46:53Since you've been gone, I 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 and I'm not going to.
00:47:05It's pretty crazy what's in the tank.
00:47:07You were feeling and being fun and not taking it too seriously, but also giving in when it was time.
00:47:12And again and again and again.
00:47:16Woo!
00:47:16There was a moment with the note where I was like, uh-oh, how are you feeling about the big
00:47:20note?
00:47:21I wasn't really, you know, doing all the warm-ups and stuff today.
00:47:24Yeah.
00:47:24One thing that always helped me be to lean in.
00:47:27If I go left, let me go all the way left.
00:47:30You know, it's never any mistakes because we don't really know what you was trying to do.
00:47:34I absolutely feel pressure.
00:47:35If I don't hit this note, I'm going home.
00:47:46Here's the thing, we started out friends.
00:47:50It was cool, but it was all pretend.
00:47:54Yeah, yeah.
00:47:56Soon to be gone.
00:47:59And all you'd ever hear me say is how I picture me with you.
00:48:06That's all you'd ever hear me say.
00:48:09You said you'd be gone.
00:48:13I can't breathe for the first time.
00:48:18I'm so moving on.
00:48:20Yeah, yeah.
00:48:21Thanks to you.
00:48:23Now I get what I want.
00:48:28I can't breathe for the first time.
00:48:44I can't breathe for the first time.
00:48:58So moving on, yeah, yeah
00:49:01Thanks for you, now I get
00:49:04I get what I want
00:49:08I can't breathe for the first time
00:49:12So moving on, yeah, yeah
00:49:16Thanks for you, now I get
00:49:19You should know that I get
00:49:23I get what I want
00:49:27Since you've been gone
00:49:30Since you've been gone
00:49:33Since you've been gone
00:49:39Wow
00:49:40Wow
00:49:40Thank you, y'all
00:49:43Taking on one of Idol's biggest voices
00:49:45Wow, wow
00:49:47Amazing to watch you and then us cut to your father
00:49:50Who was singing every lyric as well down there
00:49:52It was brilliant, he 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 I was like over in my room and I could hear this song kind of being played
00:50:09I couldn't see anything so I didn't really know
00:50:11But I was like I bet that's Madison
00:50:14Like that has to
00:50:15She's the only one that I feel like could go for this
00:50:18And pull it off and 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
00:50:40When I tell you power
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 FM all the way through then
00:50:54It was amazing, amazing
00:50:57Keep that mentality
00:50:59Keep that rocker energy
00:51:03Pushing yourself
00:51:04Surprising us with what you can do
00:51:06You went after that and you nailed it
00:51:08And like I said, you're the one that can do it
00:51:10Be that person
00:51:12Be that sign of it
00:51:14Thank you
00:51:15You have such an incredible voice
00:51:17She's so powerful
00:51:18And I was nervous for a second
00:51:19I'm like is she gonna hit that Kelly note
00:51:21That we know why don't nobody wanna sing this song
00:51:23And you did it
00:51:24I've been a fan of American Idol since the beginning
00:51:27And this season has 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 to see what you do next
00:51:37After all of that
00:51:39What's that?
00:51:40What's going on with that tear there?
00:51:41What are you feeling?
00:51:42I'm just so happy
00:51:43This is everything I wanna do
00:51:44And to see my family watching me
00:51:46And literally sobbing with me
00:51:47It's insane
00:51:48And I just respect all of you guys in 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 to live another week
00:51:58Vote right now
00:51:59Online or via text
00:52:01You can also hit up the official American Idol voting post
00:52:03On Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
00:52:05To get those votes from 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
00:52:12Thank you very much
00:52:17Thank you
00:52:17All right
00:52:18Check it out
00:52:18Coming up Chris Tungsen
00:52:20Has his eye on the prize as he takes the stage with Apologize
00:52:25More Idol than Hawaii after
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00:53:12bills i don't really have a whole lot of down time so being in a spa for the first time
00:53:16was so nice
00:53:18this round i'll be singing apologize by one republic classic yeah classic when i was about 12
00:53:2413 i would hop on my bike with my papers and do my paper out and i'd listen to the
00:53:28song over and
00:53:29over and over again i'm holding on your boat got me 10 feet off this is one of the more
00:53:37intimate
00:53:38things somebody's done yeah i want to make this one a little bit more fun a song that people know
00:53:42a song that people want to sing along to but also with intimacy but fun is different for everybody
00:53:47right so we don't have to be everybody's version of fun exactly letting that hair down yeah i don't
00:53:52know what you're wearing but a little you know a little unbuttoned you know what i mean very handsome
00:53:55so leaning into that appeal i think with this song will all bring the funness that you're also looking
00:54:01yeah absolutely yes there you go i said it's too late to apologize it's too late
00:54:13he wants to make it fun well in my mind i want to see you lean into your image
00:54:19yeah i'm telling you working everything you're doing that i wish i could do that i can't do that
00:54:25i might have to take kiki's advice and let my hair down and drop a button or two
00:54:29that's it that was giving yeah i'm holding on your boat got me 10 feet off
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
00:55:05tell me that you're sorry didn't think i'd turn around
00:55:11and say that it's too late to apologize
00:55:37i'll take another chance take a fall take a shot for you
00:55:45and i need you
00:55:46and i need you like a heart needs to be but it's nothing new
00:55:52i loved you i loved you with the fire red now it's burning blue
00:56:00you
00:56:02i mean like an angel next one
00:56:05i can watch it
00:56:08to ask now
00:56:11i can
00:56:17and i could
00:56:31I said it's too late to apologize
00:56:37It's too late
00:56:48There he is!
00:56:49Nice work!
00:56:50So you wanted to create some intimate moments in that performance, right?
00:56:54Yeah, absolutely
00:56:55Lionel?
00:56:56So let me just tell you, the first verse
00:56:59You were concentrating so hard you almost blew up
00:57:02I'm telling you, you were just in every note
00:57:05I'm thinking about it, I gotta make it perfect
00:57:08Second verse, you joined us
00:57:12I mean, from that point on you just kinda let go and delivered the goods
00:57:17Enjoy that stage, you've got the gift
00:57:20Thank you, Lionel
00:57:22Chris, you have a great voice, but you also have a great vibe
00:57:27And the way that you transformed the song
00:57:30It was like, okay, I'm getting the Chris version of this song
00:57:32And I think for me, I wanna hear more of you
00:57:34To really get into that vibe of what makes Chris Chris
00:57:37And so to Lionel's point, I wanna see you get more comfortable
00:57:39I wanna see you get relaxed
00:57:41I wanna come into your world because I know that there's a lot there
00:57:44Thank you, Kiki
00:57:45Thank you
00:57:45Great job
00:57:45Ms. Underwood
00:57:47I love your voice so much
00:57:50Like you just have this gorgeous like laid back vibrato
00:57:55It doesn't sound like anybody else
00:57:57One little thing, and I don't mean this weird
00:58:00But you've got this mysterious sexy vibe going
00:58:04And I feel like you need to know that
00:58:08Thank you
00:58:09Thank you
00:58:09You look sad
00:58:10I thought I was the only one with the mysterious sexy vibe going
00:58:13Oh
00:58:13No, no
00:58:15Come on, Luke
00:58:16I mean this as a compliment
00:58:18It's just one of your kind of like superpowers
00:58:20And if you own that, I feel like they will just eat it up
00:58:24I agree
00:58:25Sorry if that was here
00:58:26You do good
00:58:28I'm sorry
00:58:28I love my husband
00:58:29Yes
00:58:31I'm just saying
00:58:33Man, I wanna hear that power you got
00:58:35There you go
00:58:36I want you to partner that voice with that sexy stuff that Carrie's bringing up
00:58:41Which, I mean, hey, you know, I see it, dawg, I see it
00:58:47I know what she talking about
00:58:49Am I rambling, Ryan? Am I rambling?
00:58:51Look, he's making you nervous he's so cute, I understand
00:58:54But the main thing that's really important is I see you getting right up to the edge
00:58:59And just, man, just set yourself free and start singing
00:59:03Let it go, there you go, let it go
00:59:05Jump off the deep end and go for it, Chris Tonesit
00:59:09Here are all the ways you can vote for him tonight
00:59:11We've got online, via text, and the newest way to show your love is on social media
00:59:15You can check out all the voting details at AmericanIdol.com
00:59:18Chris, give him that look one more time
00:59:23There you go, good luck, buddy, thank you very much, appreciate it
00:59:28Coming up, California's Ruby Ray on Someone Deep
00:59:32Idol rolls on at Disney's Aulani Resort, right after this
00:59:39There you go, man
00:59:42The other Ryan wanted to say hello here, Ryan Tedder
00:59:45Oh, my, dude, what's up?
00:59:47What's up, man?
00:59:48Nice to meet you
00:59:50Good to meet you, aloha
00:59:52He just did a beautiful rendition of your song, bro
00:59:54Oh, my goodness
00:59:55I can't wait to hear it
00:59:56I was hearing a little bit of the warm-up earlier today
00:59:58And Ryan sent me a video
00:59:59Oh, my word
01:00:00Thank you so much, I appreciate you so much
01:00:02I mean, this guy's a legend
01:00:04He's a legend
01:00:04Legend, right?
01:00:05Love you so much, appreciate you, peace
01:00:08Mahalo
01:00:10Awesome, thanks, bro
01:00:10Hit you later, miss you, bye-bye
01:00:12That's freaking crazy
01:00:15Holy word
01:00:23Welcome back to American Idol from Aulani at Disney Resort and Spa in Koalina, Hawaii
01:00:27And of our insanely talented finalists are lighting up the stage for your votes tonight
01:00:32And earlier this week, they also had the pleasure of kicking back to enjoy some of their own Aulani time,
01:00:38right? Watch this
01:00:41I always dreamed that my voice would bring me to places like this
01:00:44And it happened
01:00:49Being here in Hawaii has been so different from being back home
01:00:51Just to see this part of the world, it is different
01:00:55No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing
01:00:59If this is the only one, it'll be my first only one ever
01:01:05We're best buds now
01:01:07It's just been so fun
01:01:08The memories that we're making is just all unforgettable
01:01:10This is really a dream come true
01:01:12Let you come true
01:01:18Look at that, you just saw Ruby Rae cruising on the catamaran
01:01:21Here she is now
01:01:23Coming face to face with Brad Paisley and Kiki
01:01:26Watch
01:01:31Being here has been great
01:01:32I mean, I think I've definitely had some time to relax and soak up the sun
01:01:36And I've gotten to do some really cool things around the resort with my family
01:01:39The Mickey waffles are like my favorite things ever
01:01:42Cheers
01:01:44There's characters everywhere
01:01:45We saw Goofy and then Chip and Dale
01:01:47Feels absolutely insane to make Top 20
01:01:50I'm just like really excited and proud to be here
01:01:52Hey
01:01:53Hi there, how are you?
01:01:54What's up Ruby Rae?
01:01:55For the beach round, I'm gonna be singing Drag Me Down by One Direction
01:01:58Why this song?
01:01:59I 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
01:02:08Uh oh
01:02:09I decided when I was 11 that it would be a fun idea to shave my head
01:02:13So I had a buzz cut, I have some photos
01:02:16Please show us
01:02:17That's
01:02:17Wow
01:02:18I ended up like losing a lot of my friends because of it
01:02:21Because of that?
01:02:22Yes
01:02:22So my brothers, they had my back and so this is like a thank you
01:02:25Nobody can drag me down with their love and support
01:02:27Okay
01:02:28Aw, I love that
01:02:29All my life you stood by me
01:02:33It's an amazing thing that one of the most formative events of her life was a bullying for a really
01:02:39trivial thing
01:02:39I think that's actually gonna serve her
01:02:41Use that experience to really grab this audience
01:02:45It's certainly a song that embodies the hope and the struggle and that's great
01:02:50Yeah
01:02:50Thank you
01:02:51Use that
01:02:51This song does come from kind of a sad place
01:02:53But I want to just stand strong and still like give a fun performance to watch
01:03:06I got five for a heart
01:03:08I'm not scared of the dark
01:03:10You've never seen it look so easy
01:03:13I got a river for a soul
01:03:15And baby you're a boat
01:03:17Baby you're my only reason
01:03:20If I didn't have you there would be nothing left
01:03:23The shell of a man could never be his best
01:03:27The shell of a man could never be his best
01:03:27If I didn't have you I'd never see the sun
01:03:30You taught me how to be someone
01:03:33Hey
01:03:34Hey
01:03:34All my life you stood by me
01:03:37When no one else was ever behind me
01:03:41All these lights they can't light me
01:03:44With your love nobody can drag me
01:03:48All my life you stood by me
01:03:51When no one else was ever behind me
01:03:55All these lights they can't find me
01:03:58With your love nobody can drag me down
01:04:04Nobody, nobody, nobody
01:04:07Nobody can drag me down
01:04:11Nobody, nobody, nobody can drag me
01:04:16All my life you stood by me
01:04:19When no one else was ever behind me
01:04:23All these lights they can't light me
01:04:26With your love nobody can drag me down
01:04:33Nobody, nobody, nobody can drag me down
01:04:40Nobody, nobody, nobody can drag me down
01:04:50Nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody can drag me down
01:04:57Nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody can drag me down
01:05:16You're always got this gazillion watt smile
01:05:19And like you can't help but smile watching you
01:05:21I want to challenge you a little bit
01:05:23To like get like find your sassy side
01:05:26When you're singing nobody can 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
01:05:33And show it bring it
01:05:34All right
01:05:35Let's go
01:05:35So I thought for a moment when she started
01:05:38I said she's going to run out of air
01:05:40Because she's moving, I can hear her breathing
01:05:43And then she hit that note and held it all evening
01:05:46I know you were thinking, you were overthinking
01:05:48Don't do it, you've got the goods
01:05:50That was amazing that you kind of pulled that one out, I'm telling you
01:05:53Yeah, thank you
01:05:54It's 16 right?
01:05:56Yeah
01:05:56That's disgusting
01:05:58That's just 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
01:06:04You were able to take your time with it and
01:06:06You know, let the band catch up to you
01:06:08Instead 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
01:06:13Just to make your performance better
01:06:15And incredible job, you did fabulous
01:06:17Yeah
01:06:19Yeah
01:06:19Yeah
01:06:20Yeah, it's hard to get out of like a 16 year old mentality
01:06:24But you do have a great voice
01:06:26It was really like a 16 year old performance
01:06:29For the first time that we've seen out of you
01:06:31Which is, what is it Lionel?
01:06:33It's disgusting
01:06:34It's just disgusting
01:06:35But you need to work on this
01:06:37Like, you know, get in that mentality of like
01:06:39I'm gonna get out here and like almost create a little alter ego
01:06:42Where you got a little more angst in there
01:06:45But I love your voice
01:06:47And we know you've got all the goods in there
01:06:49So thank you
01:06:50Thank you so much
01:06:51It's all good feedback
01:06:53And every time you're up on the stage
01:06:54You get better and better at all of that
01:06:55Lots of things about some good stuff there
01:06:57And you can vote for Ruby online at americanidol.com
01:07:00Plus via our social pages on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
01:07:04Text voting is available to subscribers of all carriers
01:07:07Ruby Ray, thank you very much, Ruby
01:07:09Thank you guys, you're amazing, thank you
01:07:13Now we have got more show-stopping beachside performances heading your way
01:07:17Like Julian Kalel with some Zac Bryan
01:07:21Idol's back right after this
01:07:33Welcome back to American Idol
01:07:35Keep those votes coming in for all your favorites
01:07:37Online, via text, and on social media
01:07:39Their lives in the competition depend on it
01:07:42And Julian Kalel wants to stick around for a while
01:07:45Here's his mentor meetup with Brad and Kiki
01:07:49I was here two summers ago
01:07:51My family and I were big Hawaii fans
01:07:54We're also big Disney fans
01:07:55And my favorite character is Stitch
01:07:57Stitch!
01:07:59What's going on, buddy?
01:08:00I just think he's a little troublemaker
01:08:02I love his voice
01:08:03Ohana means family
01:08:05Family means nobody gets left behind
01:08:08So to be back here at Disney's Aulani Resort
01:08:10Feels like a blessing
01:08:11There is just no such thing as a bad day in Hawaii
01:08:14Thank you
01:08:15Thank you
01:08:16Hi
01:08:17Hey guys
01:08:17Hi Julian
01:08:18For this round I'm choosing a song called
01:08:20Tourniquet by Zac Bryan
01:08:21There's a ways on the plains
01:08:23Out of Mr. Montana
01:08:25Where you told me you were leaving
01:08:27It means a lot to me
01:08:28So why's that?
01:08:29Tourniquet to me means
01:08:30Picking someone else up when they're hurting
01:08:33And always telling someone I have your back
01:08:35Well if you need a tourniquet
01:08:37Or if you want a tourniquet
01:08:38Know that I'll be by your side
01:08:40What always heals my heart
01:08:42Is thinking about the people that I have in my life
01:08:45And what motivates me even more
01:08:47Is hoping that whoever's listening
01:08:49Gets that feeling that I understand, I see you
01:08:52It felt very authentic
01:08:53And so I think you're getting a real sense of who he is as an artist
01:08:57You know that's magic being this close
01:08:59Great voice
01:09:00You know it's really
01:09:01Thank you so much
01:09:02Captivating
01:09:03Your prowess on the guitar shows
01:09:05Your voice is perfect
01:09:07Thank you so much
01:09:08You're suited for that song
01:09:08Sometimes when you're in a competition
01:09:10It's like you're thinking about
01:09:11What's gonna do my voice the best
01:09:13But if you just sing what's true to you
01:09:14Yeah
01:09:15It's somehow it's most perfect
01:09:16Music can feel like a hug
01:09:18Music can feel like a hand on your back
01:09:20That tells you you're not alone
01:09:21And that's what I'm trying to replicate with my performance
01:09:42There's delays on the planes out of Eastern Montana
01:09:45Where you told me you were leaving from
01:09:48You've been stabbed in the back
01:09:50And the rest of your body
01:09:52Won't you tell me where you're bleeding from
01:09:55Well if you need a tourniquet
01:09:57Or if you wanna turn it quick
01:09:58Know that I'll be by your side
01:10:01You've bled your whole soul
01:10:03And the things you can't control
01:10:04In a world you'll never satisfy
01:10:08But I'll bandage up your body, your bones, and your bad days too
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 eating something I dreamed of
01:10:31Come on!
01:10:45I'll bandage up your body, your bones, and your bad days too
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 have been last eating something I dreamed of
01:11:10Dreamed of
01:11:13There's delays on the planes out of Eastern Montana
01:11:16Where you told me you were leaving from
01:11:19You've been stabbed in the back
01:11:21And the rest of your body
01:11:23Won't you tell me where you're bleeding from
01:11:26Won't you tell me where you're bleeding from
01:11:31Yeah, man!
01:11:33Yeah, man!
01:11:39Kudan!
01:11:40Well, just listen to that!
01:11:44Thank you!
01:11:45Thank you!
01:11:45What did you connect with in that song?
01:11:47What message?
01:11:48Well, to me I wanted to
01:11:50Whenever I listen to a song like this
01:11:51I think of unconditional love
01:11:53Whether it be for a friend
01:11:54For someone you love
01:11:56And it just means that you're never going to leave their side
01:11:58Their worst days and their best days
01:12:01I wanted it to feel like a hand on your back
01:12:04A hand, you know, that you can hold
01:12:06A hug
01:12:07Just, you know, letting you know that you're never alone
01:12:09No matter how down you are
01:12:13I love you
01:12:14That's all I'm gonna say
01:12:15I love you
01:12:18I haven't been a part of the journey like these guys
01:12:20But I agree
01:12:21I mean, I feel like I've been watching you in the light of this
01:12:24I can tell how much it means to you
01:12:25And that it's so true to you
01:12:27Your voice is beautiful
01:12:29I mean, I can listen to you go on and on and on, you know
01:12:31And then when you look up
01:12:32You're talking about tourniquet
01:12:33This is a deep and intense song
01:12:35But you're delivering that hope
01:12:37When you look up during the performance and you flash us that smile
01:12:40It does feel hopeful
01:12:41It's beautiful
01:12:42I loved it, great job
01:12:43Thank you so much, Kiki
01:12:45Ms. Underwood
01:12:46You are such an artist
01:12:48You're such a poet
01:12:49And you're so believable
01:12:50When you start singing and playing
01:12:53Like it's just so honest
01:12:55And it's so you
01:12:56And it's a joy to get to listen to you
01:12:59Like this is 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
01:13:08Confident
01:13:09Stepping right on it
01:13:10It is just really exciting as a judge
01:13:13To see you stand there in the light of your artistry
01:13:17Strong and powerful
01:13:19Forget everything else
01:13:20If we can get you to this point right here
01:13:22Your 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
01:13:31That was like front runner of the competition kind of stuff
01:13:35That was like star is born kind of moment
01:13:38Thank you, Luke
01:13:40That means the world to me
01:13:40Well, it's so fun when somebody's just got it
01:13:44And you just got it
01:13:45You got it
01:13:45Yeah, definitely
01:13:46Thank you so much
01:13:47Thank you guys
01:13:50Julian wants your vote
01:13:51You can vote for him right now
01:13:53All your favorites as well
01:13:55Online or via text
01:13:56From the official American Idol pages
01:13:59On Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
01:14:00It's 10 votes per finalist
01:14:02Per platform and voting method
01:14:03So max them out
01:14:04Wherever you can
01:14:06If you want to stick around
01:14:07Omochampo
01:14:08Julian Kalel
01:14:10Thank you, buddy
01:14:16Now check it out
01:14:17When we come back
01:14:18Keila Richardson closes out
01:14:20Our show here
01:14:21With a little help from her friends
01:14:23Stay with us
01:14:23You'll be right back
01:14:28You nailed it, Nicole
01:14:30I'm so proud of you, Nicole
01:14:31I love you unconditionally
01:14:33And every day
01:14:34Baby, that was incredible
01:14:36Yeah
01:14:37Thank you
01:14:37Thank you, mama
01:14:38You killed it, dude
01:14:52And welcome back
01:14:53Once more to Dizzy's Aulani Resort
01:14:56We have one final performance for you
01:14:58Here on our beach side stage
01:15:00It's coming from school teacher
01:15:01Keila Richardson
01:15:03Here 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
01:15:14He has been by my side
01:15:16Every step of the way
01:15:18Unfortunately, my son
01:15:19Couldn't be here for this performance
01:15:20Because he had to go back to school
01:15:22Maybe on my next voyage
01:15:23I can meet him
01:15:24Okay, yes, for sure
01:15:27How you doing?
01:15:28Nice to meet you
01:15:28Huge fan
01:15:30I'm a big fan of Kiki
01:15:31To see myself in front of her
01:15:32I was like, mama, I made it
01:15:34I love that
01:15:35Well, Keila, I'm so excited
01:15:36What are you gonna 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
01:15:44You know, I didn't know where I was going
01:15:45I was confused
01:15:46God had to place friends around me
01:15:47I had that really helped me
01:15:48They were destiny helpers to me
01:15:50Helped me to my purpose
01:15:51And they pushed me
01:15:53What would you do if I sang?
01:15:56Hearing her sing, I didn't know what to expect
01:15:59And when her voice came out, it was just awesome
01:16:03It felt so truthful
01:16:04I'll have a little help with my friends
01:16:08She seemed like, oh, this is a perfect singer
01:16:11Yeah, yeah, yeah
01:16:15With a little help from my friends, yeah
01:16:24Ooh, that was a lot
01:16:26Oh no, oh no, don't do it to me
01:16:31That's first
01:16:32Such a special voice
01:16:36Such a special voice
01:16:47Wow, that voice was ancestral, girl
01:16:50What you're doing is more than just singing
01:16:52You're embodying spirit through song
01:16:55That's beautiful
01:16:56Seriously
01:16:57Thank you
01:16:57It blew my mind when I sang for the mentors
01:17:00I'm humble and I'm grateful because
01:17:02That's just lets me know that
01:17:03No matter what I sang
01:17:04Somebody's gonna feel it
01:17:06And I want somebody to feel it
01:17:20What would you do if I sang?
01:17:23Got a tune
01:17:25Would you stand up and walk out on me?
01:17:29Lend me your ear
01:17:31Oh, when I sang you a song
01:17:34And I would try
01:17:35Not to sing it out of key
01:17:37Oh yeah
01:17:39Bow with a little help from my friends
01:17:44Getting bow with a little help from my friends
01:17:48Getting bow with a little help from my friends
01:17:48Is it all right if I can bow
01:17:50Bow with a little help from my friends
01:17:52Oh, oh yeah
01:17:54Oh yeah
01:17:59What would you do when my love is gone away?
01:18:04Oh yeah
01:18:05Oh yeah yeah
01:18:06Oh yeah yeah
01:18:08And how would it feel any other day?
01:18:14Oh yeah yeah
01:18:15Because we're all on your own, yeah
01:18:19Drive a little help for my friend
01:18:22Is it alright if it's just me, my friend?
01:18:25Drive a little help for my friend
01:18:27We'll be getting back
01:18:29Drive a little help for my friend
01:18:32Drive a little help for my friend
01:18:37Yeah
01:18:40Do you need anybody?
01:18:42I need somebody just to love you as I do
01:18:48Do you need anybody?
01:18:53I need me somebody
01:18:55I want me somebody
01:18:58Just give me somebody
01:19:00Drive a little help for my friend
01:19:07Drive a little help for my friend
01:19:10Drive a little help for my friend
01:19:12Drive a little help for my friend
01:19:58People have come out on their balconies at the hotel.
01:20:02Marine life is pop.
01:20:03Sea turtles are popping out up there.
01:20:06The fishes are going, what's happening up there on that stage?
01:20:10Oh, my God.
01:20:11What did just happen, Lionel?
01:20:13What was that?
01:20:14I have never, I have never, ever, I've been on American Idol since I was that big.
01:20:27I have never had any contestant walk out on this stage and tear the place up.
01:20:35The place got blown up.
01:20:38Thank you, Lionel.
01:20:39That Janis Joplin sounding, Tina Turner sounding, I don't know who you are.
01:20:47But that right there was the greatest performance I have ever seen on this stage.
01:20:52Thank you, thank you.
01:20:57That was ridiculous.
01:20:59Lionel had to bring me back to life, Taylor.
01:21:01You know what I'm saying.
01:21:03He had to resuscitate me up in the place.
01:21:07Yes, ma'am.
01:21:07But the last time I seen somebody make me feel like this and get people turned up like this,
01:21:12her name was Fantasia Barino.
01:21:13Watch out, watch out, watch out.
01:21:15And she won American Idol.
01:21:17And I'ma just leave that there and tell America there's a lot of favorites and y'all need to
01:21:22vote.
01:21:22Watch out.
01:21:23Vote, y'all, vote.
01:21:24Because Keela, what you just did right there, girl, 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.
01:21:33Lionel.
01:21:35The thing that I love about you is I feel like you don't think about what you're doing as
01:21:43it's happening.
01:21:43Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom.
01:21:44Like, it just flows out of you.
01:21:47You 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 Keela and then out to us.
01:21:56Thank you, Kari.
01:21:57Thank you so much, Kari.
01:22:01And Luke?
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, sir, Luke.
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 run.
01:22:34I've never seen nothing like that before.
01:22:36Ever.
01:22:36When you get us this excited, what is so special is 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.
01:22:47It don't matter.
01:22:48You're just here to let what God has given you come out.
01:22:52Thank you so much, Luke.
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 that fire burning on the inside.
01:23:03It came out.
01:23:03What is running through your veins when you're singing like that?
01:23:06Uh, just, I don't know, man.
01:23:08It's just, my mind just be everywhere.
01:23:09But I just, you know, I do what I can.
01:23:11Well, thank you.
01:23:13Yeah, Lionel got his steps in today.
01:23:15So very, very good.
01:23:17Keela Richardson, everybody.
01:23:19Get those votes in for her right now.
01:23:22Let's just keep coming all the ways to vote.
01:23:24You can do it online, via text, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok.
01:23:27Yeah, yeah, yeah.
01:23:28That's never been easier.
01:23:30Put out her first name in the comments section.
01:23:33One name, per comment, per vote.
01:23:35You can vote up to 10 times per finalist across all platforms and methods.
01:23:41Thank you very much.
01:23:43Keela Richardson, everyone.
01:23:49Here's one last look at everyone.
01:23:51You can vote for it tonight.
01:23:52You have until 6 a.m. Eastern tomorrow.
01:23:56Don't crash out if your favorite doesn't make it.
01:23:59Because you have to vote.
01:24:01Give it up for Chris Pooley and the band here.
01:24:07Thank you to Brad Casey and Kiki Palmer.
01:24:10For sharing expertise in the hopefuls.
01:24:14And a huge model to all the amazing cast members at Disney's Aulani Resort.
01:24:20Thank you to our judges.
01:24:22What a season we got teed up.
01:24:26And thank you at home for watching and voting.
01:24:29We'll see you next Monday for your game-changing results during our Songs of Faith night.
01:24:34With not-to-be-ness 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.
01:24:47It's all happening live at 8th, 7th Central right here on ABC.
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