We’re getting so close to the finale, people!
Who will get this thing done in the end?
He thinks one day Coldplay will be opening for her.
In rehearsal, they work on stripping it down and making Willie shine.
It gives new layers to the song.
Caleb Kennedy, “Violet Hill” by Coldplay
Caleb seems so disconnected and uncomfortable during this performance.
He sees music as “an ongoing conversation” and isn’t protective of his songs.
In fact, he and Arthur work on chord choices in rehearsal, changing it even more.
It’s a cool vibe once Arthur’s up on stage.
Still, it “sounded like we were at [his] show,” she says.
Luke and Lionel agree and all of them continue to praise his sense of artistry.
But she’s also considering “Fix You,” which would show a more vulnerable side to her.
He wants her to be okay with being vulnerable and stop worrying about being perfect.
She goes with “Fix You,” and it really does show a new side to Grace.
“It was amazing,” he says.
Chris is a Hunter fan he says he feels like the old lion watching the new lion come along.
Hunter’s a threat!
In a good way!
Luke thought it really “showcased” that Hunter’s superpower is how unique his voice is.
I can’t believe it’s taken this long!
By the end, the judges are up on their feet, dancing along.
It’s a party!
Katy tells Casey that this was the bang out of energy she was talking about in the previous round.
Lionel calls both her stage presence and song selection “right on the money.”
She’s back doing her thing and it feels good.
The judges give him a standing ovation, and his mom, watching over video, is crying.
Then Chayce is crying!
What a time this is!
Lionel tells Chayce to put that song out immediately because it’ll be “a smash record.”
He sounds great here, too (what’s new?
), but “Yellow” was the peak.
Katy, again, praises Willie for how “connected” he seems in his vocals tonight.
He makes it all seem so easy, doesn’t he?
I love this for him.
Lionel’s found another song that he would like released as a single immediately.
And Katy’s thrilled to see Caleb opening up like this.
Without his hat, singing a meaningful, intimate song has Caleb looking “brighter and better.”
He’s turning things around.
It is working tonight for Grace.
I’m living for it.
Hunter’s really coming for theIdoltitle with this performance.
It’s emotional and haunting and he feels very connected in the moment.
He sounds ready to take on whatever’s next.
The win is up for grabs, people!