It’s a real “we knew you when” trip all these years later.

We’ll get to that audition later.

Carrie Underwood inspired season 16’s Gabby Barrett, who has inspired Miss Laila Mach here.

What really impressed the judges, however, is how much confidence she has in her talent.

Re’H / 27 / Houston, Tex.

“Bad Girl” by Donna Summer

Oh, okay Re’H.

Sparkles and feather boa included.

She puts on ashow.

But they had a good enough time to want some more and Re’H gets a golden ticket.

It’s cool and controlled.

He’s definitely got someEd Sheeranvibes, but again, this lane seems to be crowded this season.

Will he be able to set himself apart?

Where he is obviously going!

Maybe just skip this song for now, guys?

It is not doing anyone any favors.

Here, our cheerleader singing for her grandmother, had to really force this song out.

Nothing about it feels natural or comfortable, as the judges point out.

It’s “not believable,” says Katy.

We’ll see what she brings in the next round.

Beane / 23 / Boston, Mass.

This could go very badly!

You don’t know what the general vibe of this song is!

I mean, it all works out, but still.

That could’ve been awkward.

He’s now two years sober and they’ve been bonding over music.

Still, he was moved by her “really, really nice vibrato.”

For Heather, it ends up being a little bit of both.

Katy calls it “all frosting” and not enough cake.

That’s whatAmerican Idol’s Hollywood Week is for.

We’ll see what the judges think after Heather takes onIdol’s boot camp.

That’s his secret weapon.

They all seem excited about this one.

Will Caleb be a dark horse in Hollywood?

The judges want her to stop being afraid of “showing off.”

Abby’s mission ahead of Hollywood Week is to learn how to relax a little when she’s performing.

No pressure or anything.

Murphy / 27 / Baltimore, Md.

Luke and Lionel, however, want to give the guy a shot.

Murphy’s headed to Hollywood.

We’ve arrived at that audition.

Alyssa Wray, a 6 foot 2 inch teen from a town of 750 (!!)

people, isgood, guys.

So, so good.

She makes a very technically challengingJennifer Hudsonarrangement look easy.

Katy calls Alyssa a “once in a generation” pop in of performer.

So, uh, they have some high hopes for Alyssa as she easily moves on to Hollywood Week.

Well, did Alyssa Wray blow you away like she did the judges?

Who else gave an audition that’ll stick with you?