Season 23 of American Idol is nearing an end. Starting tonight at 8 PM EST, the remaining seven contestants will perform classic Disney tunes from Disneyland Resort.
Fans will have the opportunity to cast a vote for their favorite singer. The final five contestants will be revealed at the end of the episode.
You can keep up with all the viral performances, moments, and results with American Songwriter’s Season 23 Live Blog below.
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25 days ago / 9:03 PM CDT
And The 'American Idol' Season 23 Top 5 Is…
Here are the American Idol hopefuls who are moving on to the second round of Disney songs:
Slater Nalley
Breanna Nix
John Foster
Jamal Roberts
Thunderstorm Artis
Unfortunately, this means the end of the road for Gabby Samone and Mattie Pruitt. Nix is now this season’s only chance of a repeat female winner after Abi Carter took it home last year.
this is bull*$*$*$* Gabby was the next #AmericanIdol
— christina (@ebbiemommy)
25 days ago / 8:57 PM CDT
Top 5 in 3… 2 … 1 …
Despite all these unbelievable performances, it’s the end of the road for two American Idol hopefuls tonight. The Top 5 reveal is coming up!
Jamal, Gabby & Thunderstorm better make the Top 5 😭#AmericanIdol
— WŘÈŚŤŁǏÑĞ GØĎ/BÂĻĻKÑØWÈŘ 🤼♀️🏀 (@WrestleGod26)
25 days ago / 8:56 PM CDT
John Foster Closes Out the Night With Brooks & Dunn Cover
Proudly putting his Christian faith on display all season, John Foster followed that pattern with a cover of “Believe” by Brooks & Dunn. For him, Foster tells Parade, faith and his mother are closely intertwined.
“She’s my faith,” he said. “My prime faith is Christianity, and my mom has built that over so many years. I am so eternally grateful, and that song is up there.”
The performance impressed judge Lionel Richie, who told Foster, “I now believe you as an artist.” Added Luke Bryan, “You keep surprising me every week.”
John- If John can write some great lyrics, he’s going to have a brilliant career in country music. He’s ready to go right now.#AmericanIdol
— Franky (@RKOBlackSwan)
25 days ago / 8:47 PM CDT
Thunderstorm Artis Dedicates Original Song To Wife Faith
Lionel Richie put it best: Thunderstorm Artis is “about to turn your thunderstorm into a tornado. The sky is the limit for you.”
The 29-year-old Hawaii native dedicated his Mother’s Day performance, an original track called “Out of the Blue” not to his own mother, but to his wife Faith, the mother of their two sons.
Thunderstorm just cemented his spot in the top 5 with that performance 🔥 such a great original #Americanidol
— Wyatt 🛸👽 (@Wyatt_fann)
25 days ago / 8:43 PM CDT
Mattie Pruitt Brings Us Another Tender Lauren Alaina Song
American Idol season 10 runner-up Lauren Alaina is currently pregnant with her first child, so it makes sense she has a presence during the Mother’s Day episode. Mattie Pruitt dedicated her performance of Alaina’s “Those Kind of Women” to her mother and stepmother, who raised her.
“You’re getting more comfortable in this,” Judge Luke Bryan told the 16-year-old. “You’re getting the sass.”
Mattie went 2/2 tonight. Perfect song choices and she sounded great! #AmericanIdol
— Wyatt 🛸👽 (@Wyatt_fann)
25 days ago / 8:29 PM CDT
Jamal Roberts Sings For Late Stepmom
While Mother’s Day is meant as a celebratory time, it can be tough for those who’ve lost their moms or have a difficult relationship with them. Jamal Roberts knows this all too well, dedicating his performance of Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” to his stepmother, who died during the pandemic.
“I want to take the time to acknowledge her because she’s the reason I’m here,” Roberts told Parade. “She’s the reason I kept pushing; she’s the reason I didn’t give up… So much joy, so much passion, so much love. She didn’t have kids of her own, but she treated me like I was hers.”
Jamal putting on a masterclass tonight. Whew. If this man don’t win…#AmericanIdol
— Matt:: Go Watch Beyond The Gates (@mattybum25)
25 days ago / 8:25 PM CDT
Slater Nalley Busts Out a Brand-New Instrument For Bob Dylan Cover
Tonight, we learned that Slater Nalley has been holding out on us. The Atlanta 18-year-old broke out the harmonica for his performance of Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right.”
“This is the way you break out the surprise secret weapon,” declared judge Lionel Richie. “You pulled it off.”
I’m convinced Slater can’t have a bad performance. Him being able to play the guitar AND the harmonica simultaneously is insane #AmericanIdol
— Wyatt 🛸👽 (@Wyatt_fann)
25 days ago / 8:22 PM CDT
Gabby Samone Brings Us "Home"
Tonight, Gabby Samone dedicated her performance of “Home” from The Wiz to her “resting place—her own mother.
“I love her so much. She makes me feel super comfortable,” Samone told Parade. “I can’t wait to sing this song to her. She’s been one of my biggest supporters, so I can’t wait to show her so much love.”
Calling it his favorite performance of hers all season, Luke Bryan said, “You were singing that song like you were closing.”
My goodness! Gabby sang the mess out of that song! Please vote for her America. #AmericanIdol
— Jasmine (@Poohbear1030)
25 days ago / 8:18 PM CDT
Breanna Nix Tears Up During Beautiful Tribute to Her Mother
Stay-at-home mom Breanna Nix dedicated her heartfelt performance of season 10 runner-up Lauren Alaina’s “Like My Mother Does” to her own mother. “Once you hit the tear, you’ve got everyone in the room,” Lionel Richie said.
Nix recently opened up to Parade about the difficulties of competing on American Idol while caring for her child. “Being on American Idol, I am over here one second trying to learn a song and rehearse. And the next second, I am on the phone trying to tell my husband, ‘Make sure Emerson has this,’ or trying to deal with an ear infection a couple of weeks ago,” she said. “So it’s definitely a lot of balance.”
Wow Breanna that was beautiful. I’m cryingggg lol #AmericanIdol
— Melissa Racicot (@DelightfulMelis)
25 days ago / 8:00 PM CDT
Thunderstorm Artis Paints With All the Colors of the Wind
After finishing third on The Voice in 2020, Thunderstorm Artis is giving American Idol his best shot. Tonight, he sang “Colors of the Wind” from the 1995 film Pocahontas, and judge Carrie Underwood called it her favorite of the night.
Mattie Pruitt Gives Sentimental Tribute to Her Hometown
Hailing from Tennessee, Mattie Pruitt is no doubt missing home in Los Angeles for American Idol. She channeled that homesickness for her Disney Night performance, “Remember Me” from the 2017 film Coco.
“You’ve grown up,” Lionel Richie told the 16-year-old. “I’m loving this new you.”
Mattie is fighting for her spot this week and you can tell!! That was great. She sounded like a Disney Princess in a movie #AmericanIdol
— Wyatt 🛸👽 (@Wyatt_fann)
25 days ago / 7:41 PM CDT
Slater Nalley Has 'American Idol' Feeling The Love Tonight
Channeling Sir Elton John yet again, Slater Nalley selected “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” from the 1994 classic The Lion King as his performance.
“Slater is just phenomenal, all my votes are coming your way dude!!” one viewer wrote on X/Twitter.
Slater is just phenomenal, all my votes are coming your way dude!! #AmericanIdol
— Devin Jay (@Djk2695)
25 days ago / 7:37 PM CDT
John Foster Makes This Disney Song His Own
Keeping true to his bayou roots, Louisiana native John Foster delivered a soulful rendition of “Almost There,” from the 2009 animated film The Princess and the Frog.
“No matter what you do — John Foster is John Foster,” judge Carrie Underwood said. “You brought it to you. You still sound like you. They were loving it.”
Luke Bryan had three words for Foster— “Charisma, charisma, charisma.”
“That’s why you’re still in this thing and that’s why you’re almost there,” the country star said.
I absolutely love John and his singing. He does it so effortlessly and it’s always so perfect and smooth….. he is so talented!! #AmericanIdol
— Kim Loucks (@KimLoucks2)
25 days ago / 7:33 PM CDT
Breanna Nix Delivers "Powerhouse" Performance of 'Mulan' Song
If you’re a woman of a certain age, you were probably belting “Reflection,” Christina Aguilera’s contribution to the 1998 Disney film Mulan, into your hairbrush. Now all grown up, Breanna Nix, 25, put her own spin on the beloved tune for Disney Night.
“I was fighting back tears,” gushed judge Carrie Underwood. “You just look like you belong exactly where you are.”
Luke Bryan called the song a “perfect choice” for Nix.
I love this song & Breanna sounds phenomenal! She’s a powerhouse vocalist!
An elementary school P.E. teacher by day, Jamal Roberts took the stage to perform “Go The Distance” from the 1997 film Hercules.
“With everything we throw at you, with every song you tackle, you put yourself in it,” Carrie Underwood said. “You make it look easy.”
Echoing Underwood’s sentiments, Luke Bryan told Roberts he’s got “that special stuff.”
Did y’all hear that run?!!!! Yassss Jamal!!! This was the perfect song for him!!!! ❤️❤️#AmericanIdol#jamalroberts
— Donna Boo (@chocolateluvn86)
25 days ago / 7:15 PM CDT
Gabby Samone Kicks Off Disney Night With Incredible Moana Cover
Getting things started tonight is Gabby Samone with “How Far I’ll Go” from the 2016 Disney film Moana. The 23-year-old from Baltimore has shown herself to be a serious contender, and tonight looks like more of the same. “”Your voice was made for songs like that,” declared judge Carrie Underwood. It was a really great performance.”
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