in hopes of winning America’s vote.
Who fills in the rest?
Let’s find out.
Every time he steps on stage, the judges smile, knowing something good is coming their way.
He never overdoes it and still puts on a show.
It’s up to him now.
Hunter Metts / 22 / Franklin, Tenn.“July” by Noah Cyrus
Hunter Metts is emotional.
He’s feeling the pressure to make his family proud and he’s only felt increasingly inadequate against hisIdolcompetitors.
Be kind to him!
It might be his best performance yet.
Others we just never hear from again (where’s Xavier Washington or Liv Grace Blue?!).
Laila Mach, the 15-year-old with the big, soulful voice surprisingly gets cut in this round, too.
gets cut after wailing on Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come.”
That one cuts deep.
We also watch asEmisunshine,Lizzy O’Very, andCamille Lamball get the ax.
Not everyone is thrilled about it, but the judges had to make some tough decisions.
How about we get back to the good news?
We need the good news!
She’s got pipes!
He sounds like such a pro.
No one would fall for it.
Colin Jamieson / 22 / Boxford, Mass.
He should record a cover, it would be huge (in my home).
It also fits perfectly in with the arrival of our former boy-bander, Colin.
And him pulling out his bun to let his hair down does not hurt.
The judges love it.
Katy and Luke give him the good news: Colin and his rocker hair are in the Top 24.
This is her redemption performance.
It comes complete with splits.
She’s having a party up there with this song.
Madison Watkins / 25 / Fayetteville, Ark.
She is fabulous in a full pink suit and sings the hell out of this song.
It’s soulful and powerful but also emotionally connected.
“We agree with you,” Lionel responds.
Yeah, of course, Madison is in season 19’s Top 24. for another fab performer.
She looks like a star up there in this round, with the full band backing her.
The song choice is great and sets her apart from the pack.
“Beyond” by Leon Bridges
And then there were two.
Both Drake McCain and Cecil Ray are taking some risks with their Showstoppers Round song choices.
Both have sounded better in the past.
