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The American Idol high 26 are taking up Hawaii! The contestants will carry out in entrance of a reside viewers and the judges at Disney’s Aulani resort. The first 13 contestants are performing throughout the April 16 episode and can compete for America’s vote. They’ll be mentored by Allen Stone.
The first singer is Elise Kristine. She has quite a lot of enjoyable together with her rendition of Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding Out For A Hero” and reveals off some wonderful notes. “You killed it,” Lionel Richie tells her. Even although Elise says she was nervous beforehand, Katy Perry says that she “didn’t smell one ounce of fear on you.”
Oliver Steele is up subsequent together with his efficiency of Jack Johnson’s “Better Together.” His rendition could be very cool and quintessentially Oliver. “It felt like you were your own artist,” Luke Bryan says. “It was just an awesome performance.” Lionel tells Oliver that he set himself other than everybody else.
Matt Wilson sings to his beloved spouse for his high 26 efficiency. He dazzles together with his cowl of Dan + Shay’s “Speechless.” His ending observe is perfection. Luke calls Matt a “true talent,” and Lionel factors out that Matt can actually maintain a crowd.
Kaeyra actually showcases how nice of a performer she might be together with her rendition of En Vogue’s “Don’t Let Go (Love).” She brings her A-game. “You took your voice and owned that song,” Lionel says. Katy thinks Kaeyra is the “whole package” as an artist.
PJAE stuns with a soulful efficiency of Jill Scott’s “Golden.” Katy says that PJAE “slayed” the efficiency. She commends him on his track selection and desires to see much more from him. “That was some pro movement right there,” Lionel tells PJAE.
Zachariah Smith since “Lucille” by Little Richard in honor of his grandmother, and he doesn’t maintain again. He takes the gang by storm. “I can’t take my eyes off ya,” Luke raves. Lionel tells Zachariah, “That was what we call show business.” Katy says the singer is “crazy talented.”
Mariah Faith shines together with her rendition of Chris Stapleton’s “You Should Probably Leave.” Lionel tells Mariah that her “rasp is your signature to your success story.” Katy believes that Mariah’s voice has its “own section” within the competitors, and he or she thinks “that’s how you can win.”
Emma Busse wows together with her attractive efficiency of Sam Smith’s “Lay Me Down.” Katy calls her a professional, and Lionel is “so impressed” together with her vocals. “You are very special,” he provides.
Warren Peay switches issues up together with his efficiency of “Set Fire To The Rain” by Adele. He needs American to see a special facet to him and places his personal nation spin on the hit track. It’s really a standout second for Warren. “Your voice is very, very strong,” Lionel says. Katy appreciates Warren taking a danger together with his “make it your own” second.
Nailyah Serenity’s efficiency of “Loving You” by Minnie Riperton is implausible. Her voice is out of this world. “It is impossible to improve on that song without going to the next level,” Lionel says. “You went to the next level.” Katy provides that Nailyah has an “Olympic voice.”
Haven Madison takes on “The Middle” by Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey. Katy is loving Haven’s youthful vibe. “You’ve got such incredible style and such incredible talent,” Katy tells the younger singer. Luke agrees with Katy and desires Haven to “embody” that youthfulness within the competitors.
Lucy Love rocks out to “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” by Tina Turner on stage. As she’s executed with each efficiency, Lucy leaves all of it out on stage. “Nobody wants it more than you, and that’s how you have to approach success in this business,” Luke says. Katy advises Lucy to maintain bringing that “electricity” each time.
The remaining efficiency of the night time comes from Hawaii native Iam Tongi. The crowd loves his efficiency of “Don’t Let Go” by Spawnbreezie. “I think I had a spiritual experience,” Lionel says after the efficiency. Katy praises Iam for being genuine “through and through.” She provides, “You voice is vacation.” You acquired that proper!