All three judges gushed over Gressett’s onstage charisma, with Bryan saying he was “born to be on the stage” and Perry likening his stage presence to Jack Nicholson in “The Shining” and Joaquin Phoenix in “Joker.” Gressett lit up the “Idol” stage with a captivating performance of “Sacrifice” by The Weeknd. “Music is what I wanna do until the day I go away.” “Growing up, music has always been such a huge part of my life,” Gressett said in a prerecorded interview. Seventeen-year-old Tristen Gressett also moved on to the top 20. Maren Morris defends her Playboy photo shoot: 'Country female sexuality in its realest form' Tristen Gressett 'American Idol' reveals top 24, formerly homeless singer Lady K stuns with Etta James song To help Parker keep chasing after his “Idol” dream, text 7 to 21523. “You have the ability to bring us right to the core and then explode calmly.” “You have a storyteller’s voice,” he said.
Richie gave Parker props for his intimate vocal delivery. “The time is so right for you in the world of music, and you’re checking so many amazing boxes,” Bryan told Parker after his performance. Parker’s heartfelt solo rendition of “Chasing After You” by Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris earned him a standing ovation from all three judges. “I’m ready to take on every dream that I’ve ever had,” the 27-year-old carpenter said of being on 'Idol' in a prerecorded interview. Look back: Demi Lovato isn't 'California sober' anymore: 'Sober sober is the only way to be' Mike ParkerĬountry crooner Mike Parker was the next singer to join the top 20. 'American Idol': Kenedi Anderson speaks out on why she left the singing competition To keep seeing Flora kill it onstage, text 8 to 21523. “You also have the magic to contain the room with every single little note, so play always with those dynamics.” “You may be our youngest, but I think you’re one of our most talented,” Perry told Flora. Perry encouraged Flora to use the precision of her vocal delivery to enhance her performances. “Now more than ever, I feel like I belong here, and I just really hope that I get to keep doing this,” Flora said in a prerecorded interview.įlora gave a commanding and soulful performance of Demi Lovato’s “Tell Me You Love Me.” Richie and Bryan both praised her stage presence, with Bryan calling her “a superstar in the making.” High schooler Emyrson Flora, 16, was the first singer of the night to nab a spot in the top 20. The 12 vocalists who performed last Sunday were the first to learn their fate. 'American Idol' shocker: Kenedi Anderson, frontrunner who won platinum ticket, quits show Emyrson Flora Last week on the competiton: Jimmie Allen says he's reminded of his 'purpose' by 'American Idol' contestant Mike Parker Here's what went down tonight, including a special performance from "Idol" season 19 winner Chayce Beckham: Viewers can vote on /vote, the “American Idol” app or via text message. įans at home will now vote overnight for whom they want in the top 14.
Inside a “packed house of 'Idol' superfans,” the top 20 graced the stage to clinch America's vote once more, as well as judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. On Sunday night, contestants from the top 24 of “American Idol,” who performed for America’s vote for the first time last week, discovered their fates as they were narrowed down to the top 20. The votes are in, and the results are 20/20. Watch Video: 'American Idol:' Chayce Beckham has been crowned winner of season 19