Watch as Clifton's Hailey Mia impresses the judges during her 'American Idol' audition

Hailey Mia already has one reality singing competition on her resume. Now, the 16-year-old Clifton native is back on television in hopes of a win — and based on initial feedback, she may be an early frontrunner.

Mia appeared on the second episode of the newest season of "American Idol" Sunday night. She wowed judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan with her performance of Perry's own song, "Rise," earning a standing ovation from all three when she finished.

Perry said it was "inspiring" to hear Mia's rendition of a song she wrote and performed. She then revealed a rather personal response to the song that showed just how impactful the audition was.

"To be re-inspired by someone else singing, full-body chills — even in places where I've been Botoxed," Perry said as Mia and her fellow judges laughed.

Perry's counterparts went even further with their praise, suggesting Mia may be one of the singers to beat in this year's competition.

"Definitely potential for top 10, in my opinion," Bryan said. "When I sit next to Katy and I see chill bumps from the shoulder to the bottom of the legs — while she's listening to her song — that's pretty incredible."

Bryan went on to call Mia's performance "probably my favorite audition we've had" throughout the first two episodes, an opinion Richie immediately echoed.

"I think that's the greatest one so far, for me," he said. "In terms of just knowing who you are, I don't have to guess. Reinventing that song with your voice, you make it sound like yours."

Unsurprisingly, all three judges voted to send Mia through to the Hollywood round, where she will compete to be named the winner of Season 22.

This is not Mia's first time on TV; she finished in fourth place on "The Voice" as a 14-year-old, the youngest member of that season, in December 2021. Incidentally, her coach on the show was Kelly Clarkson, who won the first season of "Idol" in 2002.

Many commenters on the "Idol" Instagram and YouTube videos of Mia's audition remembered her and remarked how much her voice has matured in the past two years. Like the judges, they also predicted a long run for her this season — one that may even eclipse her finish on "The Voice."

"She just might be the winner!!!" one commenter wrote.

Season 22 of "American Idol" airs Sundays on ABC. The show is also available on demand and on Hulu the day after each new episode premieres.

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