‘American Idol’s Top 26 Perform On Night Two for America's First Vote of the Season
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The second 13 of the Top 26 'American Idol' hopefuls take the stage in Hawaii to earn a spot in the Top 20.
Night two of performances from the second half of the Top 26 took place tonight from Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii, where they were watched over by judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan, after being mentored by Noah Cyrus, who performed her new single "Everybody Needs Someone."
Only 10 of the 13 will make it into the Top 20 when they are revealed next Sunday night, and they need your votes to make it through.
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Here's the breakdown for the second 13 of American Idol's Top 26:
Elijah McCormick – America’s Platinum Ticket
Song: “Good Vibes” by Chris Janson
Luke: “That was a big country song. It looked great, great performance. Great start for the night.”
Paige Anne
Song: “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus
Katy: “I don’t like being wrong. [Referring to the fact that Paige didn’t make the Top 26 until someone dropped out]. When you got the call, you’re ready to sing every day. Your ending was super pro.”
Marybeth Byrd
Song: “Heart Like a Truck” by Lainey Wilson
Luke: “Even from your audition, I love your country-ness. Is that a word? You are a big country star in the making.”
Wé Ani
Song: “Edge of Midnight (Midnight Sky Remix)” by Miley Cyrus feat. Stevie Nicks
Lionel: “You either have stage presence or you don’t. You, my dear, have star quality.”
Michael Williams
Song: “Tuesdays” by Jake Scott – dedicated to his parents on their 40th anniversary
Katy: “It was so beautiful and so well delivered. That high stuff was like Michael McDonald. We’re so lucky to have you on Idol. You’re going to be a star with or without us.”
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Dawson Wayne
Song: “Copycat” by Billie Eillish
Luke: “That song is such a departure. I love your voice in the sweet, clear range, but this was a new Dawson.”
Hannah Nicolaisen
Song: “Glitter in the Air” by Pink
Lionel: “Was that a little hoarseness? Way to fight through it.”
Katy: “You picked the right song.”
Megan Danielle
Song: “The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac
Katy: “You are such a powerhouse. It came out so beautifully and so effortlessly. Your voice stands out.”
Malik Heard
Song: “Ain’t It Fun” by Paramore
Luke: “By far your best performance. The stage presence, the energy. You lit up the place.”
Olivia Soli
Song: “Emotions” by Mariah Carey
Lionel: “You are crazy talented. [People need to vote] because talent like this should not walk off the stage. With a voice like that, you can go anywhere.”
Colin Stough
Song: “Midnight Train to Memphis” by The Steeldrivers
Katy: “I love that song choice for you, but it went in and out with confidence.”
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Tyson Venegas – Platinum Ticket
Song: “It Will Rain” by Bruno Mars
Katy: “You played too much to the audience but tremendous talent.”
Lionel: “Halfway through you connected.”
Nutsa Buza
Song: “Paris (Ooh La La)” by Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
Luke: “That performance so much embodies why we love you. Great job.”
Katy: "It’s like you glitter bomb the stage. We’d love to see your heart.”
American Idol returns next Sunday when the Top 20 will be revealed following America’s vote at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
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