Don’t forget that ‘Aloha’ can mean hello or good-bye, folks.
Half of these contestants will be sent packing.
That’s a huge cut!
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Nick Merico, 18, Woodland Hills, Calif.
When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars
Nicks had a bumpy road to the Top 40, huh?
Yes, our Lionel!
He didnt like Nicks ego.
Nick and Lionel share a big hug theyve come so far!
She returned and offered up a stellar, moving performance of Kacey Musgravess Rainbow.
Were all rooting for her!
Unfortunately, her rendition of Ingrid Andresss country hit is a mess.
and Luke Bryan looksveryconfused when he sees whats been done.
She has a lot of pitch issues and lacks the confidence shes known for.
Dewayne is much more successful than his predecessor in this effort.
It sure works here: Dewayne Crocker, Jr. is in the Top 20.
He celebrates by dancing it out with Lionel Richies biggest fan, his great-grandma.
Camryn Leigh Smith, 16, Acworth, Ga. She says she came out of it with much more confidence and courage.
Her journey onAmerican Idolis over.
Louis Knight, 19, Philadelphia, Penn.
The judges saw potential in Louie but wanted him to push himself more.
He runs into the same problem in Hawaii.
There are moments in his performance that are great, but its hit or miss.
The judges flat out tell him this wasnt his best performance and that hes too in his head.
Still, they just cant quit him.
Hes moving on to the Top 20.
Itll be interesting to see how he does once the audience vote starts.
Francisco Martin, 19, San Francisco, Calif. Tonight, however, Francisco proves that Luke Bryan was right to bet on him.
The kid who looked like he might barf with nerves at any moment is gone.
He is confident up on stage.
He is emotionally connected both with the audience and the song.
His vocals have never sounded better.
The judges see great things for Francisco and give him a spot in the Top 20.
Jovin Webb, 29, Gonzales, La.
His You Are the Best Thing isnt his best vocal performance, but he really puts on a show.
I mean, hello, that spin move?
That should be a prerequisite for making the Top 20 from now on.
The judges love Jovins artistry and that he already knows his identity as a performer.
Hes completely himself every time he performs.
Faith Becnel, 20, Destrehan, La.
Aint Nobody by Rufus and Chaka Khan
Jovins duet buddy Faith is next.
Shes another performer who doesnt have the best night vocally but really owns the stage.
First of all, this song choice lifts my soul.
It is the truest of jams.
They dont deny it.
Shes in the Top 20.
Amber Fiedler, 23, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Good Kisser by Lake Street Dive
Oh, Amber.
Shes certainly had ajourneyhere onIdol.
Shes trying way too hard to sell it to the crowd.
Luke Bryan tells her that her performance was a little too unbridled.
Unfortunately, Amber will not be moving forward.
Just Sam, 21, Harlem, N.Y.
Como La Flor by Selena
Well, look at this!
The judges are shocked.
Thats what we call a metamorphosis, Katy remarks after Just Sam truly works that crowd.
Shes honestly growing right before our very eyes.
What a thing to see!
I get it, Margie.
I get why youre obsessed with him now, Katy says after Jonny leaves the stage.
Hes never been better.
Dillon James, 26, Bakersfield, Calif. Well find out for sure next Sunday.
