Ryan Seacrest calls it a Music Marathon and hes not wrong.
Theres surprisingly no filler, just performance after performance.
And no, its not an April Fools Joke.
AMERICAN IDOL – “209 (Top 20 Solos)” – The stakes grow higher as the Top 20 “American Idol” finalists sing their hearts out in front of a live audience at Los Angeles’ famed venue The Wiltern, airing on The ABC Television Network, MONDAY, APRIL 1 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), streaming and on demand. (ABC/Eric McCandless)RYAN SEACREST, WALKER BURROUGHS.Eric McCandless/ABC
This is for real!
The judges are still comparing her to Queen Kelly which is probably a blessing and a curse.
The judges want the whole package!
Shawn Robinson // Jealous by Nick JonasShawn hits a note so high, the judges leap to their feet.
They love that hes still surprising them with his vocal ability and Lionel advises him to continue pushing himself.
Every party has a pooper, and this Holy Hell That High Note Partys pooper is Katy Perry.
She misses his rich, low register.
Thats great too, but lets not knock the high notes, ya know?
Laine Hardy // Bring It On Home to Me by Sam CookeMore wearing suits while playing guitar!
Laine knows exactly what hes doing and hes playing to win this thing.
Lionel tells us all were in trouble now that Laines discovered some Elvis hip moves.
As fun as his stage persona is becoming, I also just love that rasp in his voice.
That rasp will win me over every time.
But yes, keep up the suits.
Tonight, Uche slows things down and focuses on vocals.
He passionately throws the mic stand.
Its a great performance.
you’re free to really see where hed fit as an artist.
The judges are very excited to see this transformation.
Theyre not always kind to the people trying to do something different on this show.
Sorry, not sorry.
The performance is full of energy and she is all over that stage, but the vocals never wow.
Im ready for a Raghu ballad.
WE ALL HAVE OUR DREAMS.
Ryan Hammond //You Say by Lauren DaigleHey, have you guys heard that Ryan lost a ton of weight?
Can we focus on his insane voice, show?
Would the tears ever stop?
I fear her Lovefool is not the best representative of what she does, but its all we have!
The judges agree that this isnt the best song choice for Raquel, but they enjoy her authenticity.
Is that enough to get her through to Top 14?
Well have to see.
Logan Johnson //Love Dont Live Here Anymore by City and ColourAny clunker of a song choice.
Every Top 20 artist should have song choice tattooed on their body at this point.
Luke likes that Logan is up there with his guitar this round, but no one is riveted here.
Remember when he did Sorry in Spanish?
This is not that.
Dimitrius Graham //Hello by AdeleIf Dimitrius doesnt make it into the next round I will flip a table.
He starts this off with some opera.
Who is this person?
Hes not flashy, but holy hell, he can put on a show with just his vocals.
Riley Thompson //Jolene by Dolly PartonI AM HERE FOR THIS SONG CHOICE.
Riley should be singing Dolly all day every day.
The problem comes with her performance.
She smiles throughout most of this song.
It is…definitely not a smiley song.
She needs to feel the pain!
Katy suggests rolling around in some dirt.
I mean, whatever works, I guess?
Walker Burroughs //How Deep is Your Love by the Bee GeesAh, yes.
He allays those fears tonight.
Katy tells him his song choice shows intelligence and Luke calls him a seasoned pro up on that stage.
So, yeah, they arent worried anymore.
Bumbly //Vision of Love by Mariah CareyA bold choice to take on Mariah.
Lionel could see her thinking about her notes, and Katy misses her personality.
I guess we can assume this isnt Bumbly at her best.
She makes it look effortless.
The girl cant win!
Alejandro Aranda //I Fall Apart by Post MaloneIts hard to write about Alejandro because he is consistently great.
Lukes only critique is that hes not worthy to critique Alejandro.
That says it all, right?
just be good to him, America!
Evelyn definitely has the unique factor down, but Kate feels more commercial.
I like her vibe!
Seriously guys, he wears a WHITE turtleneck and somehow it just feels so very Jeremiah.
Hes becoming an artist before our very eyes!
Papa Lionel loves Jeremiah so much!
She crushes hearts with this song.
People believe in Wade!
How refreshing to have two hours of Idol all dedicated to singing!
Theres a good crop of performers this season!
