Auditions
Season 22 • Episode 2
[Warning: The below contains spoilers for American Idol.]
The seek for the following American Idol continued with week 2 of auditions. Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan continued their stroll down reminiscence lane because the seek for the following singing sensation ran by their respective hometowns. We’re speaking Santa Barbara, Tuskegee, and Leesburg, together with Nashville and Los Angeles.
The string of hopefuls that took the oval this time round included a farm hand, barber, and granddaughter of the legendary Loretta Lynn. Discover who wowed the judges sufficient to obtain the golden ticket and journey to Hollywood. And ones that have been dubbed Prime 10 materials and with a second platinum ticket recipient who the judges see as having the potential to win all of it.
Hailey Mia
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The 16-year-old from Clifton, New Jersey kicked off the auditions with “Rise” by Katy Perry herself. Singing a choose’s tune can all the time convey further stress, however the highschool scholar confirmed no concern. The judges rose to a standing ovation. “That was inspiring. And I wrote it and sang it,” Katy mentioned. Luke sees Prime 10 potential and referred to as it his favourite audition they’ve had up to now. Lionel agreed. A simple three sure’s.
Dawson Slade
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At age 17, this dad, rancher, and musician has already lived a life. The Moulton, Alabama farm hand took it nation with “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack. Katy thought he had an ideal voice, however needed extra assault. Luke referred to as it linear and protected. Lionel felt in truth he has to place in additional time. Lionel was a no. Luke needed to listen to extra earlier than deciding. Dawson got here again with “Any person Else Will” by Justin Moore. Katy heard extra ranges in his voice and gave a sure. Luke despatched him by. Dawson’s mother got here into the room, and it turned out she seemed identical to Katy!
Nya
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The 27-year-old Broadway performer described herself as a multi-hyphenate. She mentioned earlier than the audition that laughing was her coping mechanism. The New York resident by means of Kenya sang “Wait a Minute” by Willow Smith. A standing ovation. Luke mentioned it was his favourite audition as far as she doesn’t sound Broadway. Lionel went so far as to say she had the products to go all the best way. Katy instructed a fan added to her presentation and proceeded to get one to blow as she sang some extra. She received the golden ticket.
Colescott Rubin
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The 27-year-old circus musician had the perfect entrance, coming in using a unicycle whereas enjoying a double bass. He was additionally accompanied by a horn participant. This Portland native stood out with an unique titled “My Peanut Butter Child,” combining his two loves of peanut butter and his girl. Katy sadly concluded, “A no for Idol, however sure for all times.”
Roman Collins
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If his talking voice was any indication, the judges knew the 24-year-old from Lengthy Seaside would do properly. His backstory contains being a worship chief and musician who cleans vehicles through the week. He went with “Residing for the Metropolis” by Stevie Marvel for his audition. Katy appreciated being stunned by his voice. Luke felt his vibe. Lionel referred to as him a light-weight and a vibe. The trio of judges gave a unanimous sure.
Noah Peters
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The 24-year-old is understood in Charleston, Tennessee because the singing barber. These chops have been on full show in his rendition of “I Received’t Let Go” by Rascal Flatts. Katy requested if he might sing higher if he have been slicing hair. He mentioned, “Sure.” Fortunately, they’d a chair, instruments, and the proper head of hair in 2023 finalist Colin Stough to place that to the check. In the course of the haircut course of, the 2 carried out a duet on “Damaged Halos” by Chris Stapleton. Katy inspired him to not overthink when singing. He ended up getting a clear sweep heading into Hollywood.
Emmy Russell
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The unassuming 24-year-old from Nashville, you’d by no means know she was the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn. “She is likely one of the largest nation music singers of all time, however to me, she is simply grandma,” Emmy mentioned. She defined the explanation she is likely to be so timid is she needs to win her voice and problem herself to face out. The subsequent-generation singer-songwriter carried out an unique referred to as “Skinny,” which delves into consuming problems. Katy referred to as her an A-plus songwriter and that she had the present. Lionel mentioned she has promise and likes her promise. Luke felt it was about constructing confidence. The tearful and appreciative hopeful is off to Hollywood to comprehend her musical desires.
Ziggy
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If you happen to couldn’t inform by his large chain, his identify is Ziggy. The colourful 22-year-old from the Netherlands is trying to finest his seventh-place end on Dutch Idol. He mentioned again dwelling he’s usually referred to as cotton sweet who can’t do something. Katy appreciates how he likes to have enjoyable and would take being in comparison with cotton sweet as a praise. The truth present star selected “Million Causes” by Woman Gaga to sing. Katy mentioned he simply wanted to be singing from his coronary heart. Lionel advised him God gave him a present and needed America and the folks within the Netherlands to search out out who he actually was. Luke felt he delivered top-of-the-line performances of the day. Ziggy is able to take the States by storm.
Justice Murphy
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The Alabama State scholar oozed confidence proper from her stroll into the audition. She sang “Summertime” by Fantasia. Katy might see a star character from the Forrest Metropolis, Arkansas server. Luke thinks she set off the entire proper feelings for what they’re searching for on Idol. Lionel felt Justice introduced her artistry and sound to the tune. She is headed to Hollywood.
KB
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The 20-year-old recalled watching Idol together with her dad and all the time dreamed of auditioning. The Henefer, Utah resident opened up earlier than the audition about her Hashimoto’s illness prognosis and struggles. Singing has been an outlet. She selected “One thing within the Orange” by Zach Bryan. Luke mentioned from the primary notice he had a wave of chills. Katy might hear a singular tone. Lionel appreciated how she advised the story within the tune. KB acquired the following golden ticket.
Abby Blake and Sam “Kayko” Kelly-Cohen
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The 25-year-old Nashville resident introduced her good good friend Sam to play piano. She sang “What About Us” by P!nk. Luke thought she nailed it. Lionel mentioned the bar singer had an edge she appreciated. Katy thought she was slicing herself brief on the traces of the refrain and wasn’t precisely bought. Lionel was a sure. Katy was a no. Luke broke the tie with a sure. Abby then inspired Sam to audition on the spot. The 23-year-old musician simply so occurs to have his unique tune “Time of Your Life” able to go. Sam can be going to Hollywood. Discuss a profitable “Sambush.”
Abi Carter
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The 21-year-old from Indio, California spoke about coming from a spiritual household, the oldest of seven youngsters. She selected to sing “What Was I Made For” by Billie Eilish. Turned out they saved top-of-the-line for final. The judges gave her a standing ovation. A simple sure from all of them. “Thanks for being an instance of singing out of your coronary heart. What you have been made for? You have been made for this,” Katy concluded. “Luke went one higher when he mentioned, “Which may be the winner of American Idol. I by no means heard the crew clap.” Lionel added it was the perfect they’d heard on the present. If that wasn’t sufficient, every week later Katy revealed in a video she was getting the second of three platinum tickets of the season.
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