American Idol: Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie eliminate more than ... trends now
Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie made the tough call to cut down the remaining contestants to less than half on Sunday's tense two-hour episode of American Idol's Hollywood Week on ABC.
When the show started 143 contestants were called to perform but only 56 were left by the end of the night after performing in the new Idol Arena.
The auditions started off smooth but by the end of the night the pressure got to some of the contestants.
Triston Harper, 15, a high school student from McIntosh, Alabama was the first contestant to take the stage. He sang for the judges an original song that he wrote and played the guitar.
'Great job, way to make us smile,' Luke Bryan, 47, said.
Katy Perry , Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie made the tough call to cut down the remaining contestants to less than half on Sunday's tense two-hour episode of American Idol 's Hollywood Week on ABC.
When the show started 143 contestants were called to perform but only 56 were left by the end of the night after performing in the new Idol Arena
Triston Harper, 15, a high school student from McIntosh, Alabama was the first contestant to take the stage. He sang for the judges an original song that he wrote and played the guitar
'Great job, way to make us smile,' Luke Bryan, 47, said
Next, Quintavious, 21, a vocal coach from Franklin, Tennessee sang Help Me by Court Chavis for the judges.
'I think it was even better than your audition,' Luke said.
Hailey Mia, 16, a high school student from Clifton, New Jersey, sang Adele's Love in the Dark.
She was followed by Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell, 24, from Kingston Springs, Tennessee, who performed an original song called Like That.
She shared in a confessional that the pressure of being the country legend's granddaughter affected her and she had an eating disorder growing up.
'Emmy I love that you are a songwriter,' Katy, 39, said.
From Dallas, Jack Blocker, 25, a graphic designer, went next. He said the crew convinced Lionel Richie to give him a yes in the first round and he knew he had a lot to prove. He sang Your Cheating Heart by Hank Williams.
'We are so happy you are with us,' Luke said.
Next, Quintavious, 21, a vocal coach from Franklin, Tennessee sang Help Me by Court Chavis for the judges.
'I think it was even better than your audition,' Luke said
Hailey Mia, 16, a high school student from Clifton, New Jersey, sang Adele's Love in the Dark
She was followed by Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell, 24, from Kingston Springs, Tennessee, who performed an original song called Like That.
She shared in a confessional that the pressure of being the country legend's granddaughter affected her and she had an eating disorder growing up
'Emmy I love that you are a songwriter,' Katy, 39, said
From Dallas, Jack Blocker, 25, a graphic designer, went next. He said the crew convinced Lionel Richie to give him a yes in the first round and he knew he had a lot to prove. He sang Your Cheating Heart by Hank Williams
Kayko, 23, a songwriter, played the piano and sang the story that he wrote about his audition and his imposter syndrome feelings.
He originally only came into the auditions playing the piano for his friend Abby Blake when the judges asked him to audition and voted him on.
'You're not the accident,' Katy said. 'You are the opportunity.'
His friend Abby Blake, 25, a bar singer from Nashville went next and sang Vienna by Billy Joel.
'I thought it was a step up from your audition,' Katy said.
Jennifer Jeffries, 17, from Starkville, Mississippi took the stage. Jennifer said she was nervous and played the guitar as she sang her original song about watching her siblings struggle with mental health.
'It's a little right, It's a little dirty, and it's not perfect but it's perfect,' Katy said. 'I don't know if you are going to win this thing but you are going to be a star.'
Nya, 28, a Broadway performer from New York blew away Lionel Richie, 74, with her singing of Aretha Franklin's Natural Woman.
Kayko, 23, a songwriter, played the piano and sang the story that he wrote about his audition and his imposter syndrome feelings
'You're not the accident,' Katy said. 'You are the opportunity'
His friend Abby Blake, 25, a bar singer from Nashville went next and sang Vienna by Billy Joel
Jennifer Jeffries, 17, from Starkville, Mississippi took the stage. Jennifer said she was nervous and played the guitar as she sang her original song about watching her siblings struggle with mental health.
'It's a little right, It's a little dirty, and it's not perfect but it's perfect,' Katy said. 'I don't know if you are going to win this thing but you are going to be a star'
Nya, 28, a Broadway performer from New York blew away Lionel Richie, 74, with her singing of Aretha Franklin's Natural Woman
'Wow, wow,' Lionel said.
Mia, 19, and Jacy Matthews, 17, sisters from Centre, Alabama went next. Jacy went first and sang Up to the Mountain.
'I really love the purity in your voice,' Luke said.
Mia performed Mama's Broken Heart by Miranda Lambert.
'You came in swinging!' Lionel said.
KBlocks, 27, from Montgomery, Alabama sang
