Season 23 of American Idol is bringing something special to the table tonight. Not only will fans get to watch the top 14 battle it out for the right to advance to the top 12, they’ll also get to witness the reveal of the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class.
You can keep up with all the viral moments and performances with American Songwriter’s Season 23 Live Blog below.
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10 days ago / 9:02 PM CDT
Che Brings "Fight And Angst" To James Brown Cover
British sensation Che delivered another flawless performance of “It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World” by James Brown.
While Carrie Underwood was “crossing her fingers” for more rocking out, she called the performance “incredible.”
“It was great seeing that fight and then angst,” added Luke Bryan.
From leading her church’s praise team at just 11 years old to the American Idol stage, Kolbi Jordan was born to sing. The 26-year-old from Tulsa, Oklahoma, proved that yet again with her performance of “You’re All I Need to Get By” by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell.
“I know I’m going to be mad at America no matter what happens tonight because we have so much talent on this show,” exclaimed judge Carrie Underwood.
Added Luke Bryan, “Your whole aura was like, ‘I’m here. I’ve arrived.’ It’s sensory overload!”
I think that was one of Kolbi’s best performances. Loved that and how she also got away from the mic stand. Very good song choice! #AmericanIdol
— Alexander (@aalleexx101)
10 days ago / 8:41 PM CDT
Breanna Nix Steps Out of Her Comfort Zone, Sings Journey
Breanna Nix has cultivated a strong fanbase this season of American Idol. Tonight, the 25-year-old from Denton, Texas delivered a soaring cover of Journey’s “Open Arms.” However, Carrie Underwood encouraged her to avoid the temptation “to make things too fancy.” Lionel Richie seemed to agree, urging Nix not to overthink.
Luke Bryan was slightly gentler, saying, “Maybe that song is a little outside your comfort zone, but your voice is beautiful.”
Breanna’s performance of “Open Arms” had all the POTENTIAL to be a CLASSIC and absolutely CEMENT her striding to the final too — but at the end she pushed a bit TOO hard (like she was thinking “I HAVE to push”) and the end had a couple surprisingly off notes #AmericanIdol
— Josh Kennon (@skatefan78)
10 days ago / 8:37 PM CDT
Gabby Samone May Have Just Won With This "Phenomenal" Whitney Houston Cover
Gabby Samone just may be the frontrunner after that cover of “Saving All My Love for You” by Whitney Houston. Covering Queen Whitney sure ain’t easy, but the 23-year-old from Baltimore made it look easy.
“We are so spoiled,” exclaimed Carrie Underwood. “That was incredible.”
Luke Bryan also offered exceptionally high praise. “”Top to bottom, one of the best things I’ve ever seen sitting in this chair,” said the country singer. “I just believe you’re a star.”
Josh King Gives "Charming" Billy Joel Performance; Thunderstorm Artis "Unabashedly" Puts His Own Spin On James Taylor
After Luke Bryan saved Josh King from elimination, the 24-year-old from Charlotte, North Carolina, did his best not to make him regret it with a lively cover of Billy Joel’s “The Longest Time.”
“Charming, endearing, throwing winks at the piano!” Bryan said. “Just another day at the office.”
However, Lionel Richie urged King to “push yourself.” “You can do it!” said the “Hello” crooner.
Next, Thunderstorm Artis took a leaf out of mentor James Taylor’s book with “Fire and Rain.”
“It had hints of James Taylor, but a lot of you.” Bryan said. “Way to be you!”
Carrie Underwood also praised him for “unabashedly singing it your way,” and Richie called the performance “masterful.”
That felt like I was at a Thunderstorm concert and he was singing an original song. He hasn’t missed with a song choice all season 🔥 #Americanidol
— Wyatt 🛸👽 (@Wyatt_fann)
10 days ago / 8:22 PM CDT
Amanda Barise Takes MJ "To Another Level;" Canaan James Hill Makes Carrie Underwood sneeze
For Rock & Roll Night, 27-year-old Amanda Barise rocked out to Michael Jackson’s “I Can’t Help It.”
“Your stage presence went to another level,” Luke Bryan said. “Crushed it!”
Meanwhile, Canaan James Hill took on a lesser-known Aretha Franklin tune, “Mary, Don’t You Weep.”
“The note you hit made Carrie sneeze,” Lionel Richie said.
While Carrie Underwood praised the Dallas teen’s “spot-on vocals,” she admitted she’d hoped for a little more. “I wanted to see you rock out!” the season 4 champ said. “At some point, do the unexpected.”
Carrie is 300% right. Canaan needs to at least one time, do something totally unexpected. #AmericanIdol
— Franky (@RKOBlackSwan)
10 days ago / 8:03 PM CDT
Jamal Roberts Makes Us Want to "Shout"
Jamal Roberts played the crowd perfectly with “Shout, Pts. 1 & 2” by The Isley Brothers.
“Jamal got me shouting in my room woooo,” one fan wrote on X/Twitter.
Jamal got me shouting in my room woooo #AmericanIdol
— Shak🖤 (@shakniqa_lacre)
An astonished Luke Bryan said, “You just knock it out of the park every week.”
10 days ago / 7:40 PM CDT
Desmond Roberts Takes On Lionel Richie
Next up is Desmond Roberts, taking on Idol’s own Lionel Richie with the Commodores’ “Jesus is Love.” And the “All Night Long” crooner was not pleased. “I don’t mind you singing the song, but you found some octaves I didn’t sing. You tried to take my song!” Richie joked.
Added Luke Bryan, “Lionel didn’t sing it like that! You have a dynamic voice, but remember to edit.”
John Foster Is "Ready For The Opry Stage" With This Terrific Elvis Presley Performance
He may be a little bit more country than rock, but John Foster brought the heat with his blazing rendition of Elvis Presley’s “Jailhouse Rock.”
“John Foster is ready for the Opry stage,” one fan wrote on X/Twitter. “He could be there tomorrow.”
Judge Carrie Underwood compared him to Dwight Yoakum. Exclaimed Lionel Richie, “I knew you were in the zone. That boy knows what he’s doin’!”
YES! @carrieunderwood said exactly what I did…. John really reminds me of Dwight Yoakum! I LOVE IT! Hard to do an Elvis song without coming off as campy, but he did it! @AmericanIdol#AmericanIdol
— Pam D (@soirchick)
10 days ago / 7:23 PM CDT
Filo, Mattie Pruitt Bring The Heat
First up for Rock & Roll Night was Filo Ebid singing the Beatles’ “With a Little Help From My Friends.” Moving to Dublin, California, from his native Egypt when he was just 13, music helped Filo transcend the language barrier. He’s been a frontrunner since belting “Try a Little Tenderness” during his audition. And with his massive fan base cheering themselves hoarse in the audience, Filo couldn’t have picked a better-titled song.
Meanwhile, Mattie Pruitt continues to make a case for herself, taking on Janis Joplin’s “Piece Of My Heart.” Any Janis song calls for lots of rasp, which the teenage sensation certainly brought. Will these performances be enough to launch them into the Top 12?
Carrie Underwood Kicking Off "Rock & Roll Night" on 'American Idol With Heart Cover
Something feels familiar about hearing Carrie Underwood belt out a banger on Sunday night. In a nod to her own Rock & Roll Night performance from season 4, the country songstress belted “Alone” by Heart. That was the performance that prompted the notoriously prickly Simon Cowell to declare that Carrie would not only win her season, but go on to outsell all previous winners. Both came true.
Listening to Carrie perform Alone 20 years later and I still have chills! #1 Idol! I wish she would sing all the songs again! #AmericanIdolhttps://t.co/Lc167Old3f
— Kristin (@FIbeachbum4)
10 days ago / 6:46 PM CDT
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Week Starts Soon!
It’s Rock & Roll Week on American Idol! Not only are we in for some rockin’ performances tonight, but we’ll also learn who’s headed to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2025.
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