Oh, friends, I am a little embarrassed to admit thatIdoltotally got me with that Maddie Poppe prank.
Ill blame it on the fact that we are in hours nine and ten of auditions.
She just loves life that much.
Christiaan Padavan.Kelsey McNeal/ABC
And you know what?
She deserves some good things.
She shows off her authentic country voice and makes it easy for the judges.
Jackson Gillies.Kelsey McNeal/ABC
Theres talent, theres personality, theres a ticket to Hollywood.
But were here for Christiaan.
The power in his voice is surprising!
Emotion will trump technical perfection every time,Idolhopefuls!
Im excited to see Chloe choose one of his songs for her audition.
As if she needs any more country star magic in her corner.
Billy plays guitar for her audition.
Both Luke and Lionel are like, little lady you dont even know how good you got it.
Shes another tiny, perky country singer to add to the list in Hollywood.
The true test doesnt come until they all start competing against one another.
Anyway, her singing is great, too.
Shes only 21, but she has the confidence and control of a longtime pro.
That is a journey, Zeb.
Thats, um, bold, Mr. Bryan.
Even Katy Top 10 Material Perry is like, maybe hold off on that?
But this is serious, people.
This audition is him coming out to his family.
Its not great, Bob.
When he was first diagnosed, he couldnt walk for two weeks.
But music saved him and the genuinely positive guy comes to share his gift with the judges.
Were closing up shop on a hopeful note.
And thus ends the auditions.
Im so proud of us.
Now its time for the hard part.
See you guys in Hollywood!
