SAFE: Will Moseley
Will was the first player to enter the Judges’ Song Contest arena, choosing to perform Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues,” which he called his “favorite song choice so far.” It was a killer performance, an iconic country jam handled with care and precision by a master of his craft. He also stepped up his overall presentation, traversing the stage with confidence and exuding positive energy throughout. We still wouldn’t want to be a pig in the woods with Will, but there’s no denying it — that rocked.
TVLINE’S GRADE: “A”
Will returned to the stage alongside Triston Harper for the most on-the-nose duet of the night, Luke Bryan’s “What Makes You Country.” Two of the most countrified contestants this show has ever seen, Will and Triston both came out of their shells with this one, commanding their audience and owning the stage.
TVLINE’S GRADE: “A-“
With apologies to Will, Triston, Emma, and Kaibreanne, but the 4 best tonight were Abi, Jack, McKenna, and Julia.
I think Emmy would have already gone home is she were not the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn.
She did her grandma proud tonight. The right person went home. I was tired of her whining about how she had her heart broken so many times.
Emmy Russel does not deserve to be in top 8, I am starting to think it’s who you know!, Idol was never like that before!You had to work for your spot! I think this is my last year for watching it has gone down hill it’s always sob story , just sing ,!
Agreed!
I agree. She’s average at best. Kaibrienne’s voice is much more interesting to me. Wish she was still in the competition. Overall this season has been pretty boring to me. Performances have been pretty lackluster & uninspiring. They might have good voices, but you need to have more than that to really make it.
You are so right about this season. I said that recently. I haven’t been impressed. Will is my favorite, but I wouldn’t be devastated if he didn’t make it. Usually there’s been a handful of exciting singers in the competition. Like an Adam Lambert or poor Willie from a few yrs ago who moved me. It’s too bad the Simon from 20 yrs ago wasn’t judging the season. I would love to hear his take. You sometimes have to dig very deep to know when a judge doesn’t like a performance.
I think there are good singers in this group. I think the issue is how AI has to pick some theme for the night that really limits the singer’s choice for a song. Since it is a two night show one night could be a theme and the other is singer choice. Many of those left are great song writers and I would have liked to see some of them sing their own songs, I think it would have been more powerful and connected better.
I actually like theme nights. Always have. Pushes them out of their comfort zone. If there wasn’t a theme night, then we will hear all these horrible current pop/country songs. I mostly can’t connect when they do their own songs. Because I don’t know the song.
She was great.i don’t think grandma title had anything to do with her performance. She has a personal talent of her own.
Tristan picked wrong song . Either of other 2 would have been better choice .
Can’t base choice on singer’s preference only . Must consider audience appeal.
Best of the night was Jack followed by Abi. Julia and Will were also good. Emmy’s best performance so far. McKenna was okay. For the first time, Tristan disappointed me. The song was boring, and his voice sounded hoarse. Kaibrienne was poor, so the right person definitely went home.
Abi Carter nailed it!
She’s not country, so she doesn’t stand a chance, but she’s my favorite.
While Tristan sings well he don’t sing as good as the one they let go , sorry but he should have been realeased he don’t sing as well as the one they let go
From pure vocal prowess I don’t get the Will hype
WHYYYYY is Emmy Russell still in this competition? Simply because of who her grandmother is. She must have a lot of family, friends, or grandmother’s fans voting for her. She is a mediocre singer at best!!!! I swear if she keeps advancing, I’m going to wonder if this thing is rigged. I love American Idol, but there have been much better singers eliminated and there she sits. It’s disgusting! She doesn’t have near the talent as the others that are still there. She really should bow out, knowing that she is not the quality singer as the rest of them. If she wins, I will quit watching American Idol.
I know!!!! But if Tristan still there, then she might as well be there too
I feel the same about Carol Cooper.
Abi was the best.
Emmy was saved by her grandma song
Tristan pick the wrong song
as did Julia
Glad Katy used her save on McKenna
Sorry Russell should not be in the running not a strong singer at all being Loretta Lynn granddaughter should not help her being the running better and stronger singers were let go ..not fair people…be honest….
Does the writer even watch all the show? The game the judges played definitely counted for something. Katy got to choose who got saved. I know she consulted with the two guys, but it was her ultimate choice. I knew she would choose McKenna. Not exactly shocking. Will is still my favorite. He had a good night. Jack’s facial expressions are just so distracting to me. I can’t fully get into him. I like Abi and Emmy. Julia is all right. Not my favorite. I don’t get McKenna. I just don’t like her voice and I hate that she never mentions her birth father. Bugs me every time. I gather she doesn’t want to connect with that side of her family. I didn’t like Tristan’s performance. His voice isn’t as appealing as it used to be. Good thing about next wk is that we will get McKenna out.
McKennas song was alright but wasn’t that good to bring out her true voice and rendition as all her other performances. Tristan and Loretta Lynn’s grand kid should have gone long time before Kaibrienne!!!
Kabrienn needs to mature a bit. She wasn’t focused on her career, too focused on the boy that dared cheat on her.
Most likely Katy got told who she was going to save during the break.
As Luke said..Julia can sing any song and genre, she’s the best!! I can’t wait for Julia singing, hope she’s the winner american idol❤️❤️
Julia outstanding!
Folks, Abi Carter is the ONLY one in this bunch that will make it after Idol. Maybe Will because country is so popular but he just seems like another average country singer. Abi is superior to this group of karaoke singers PERIOD
Don’t count out Will. Even if he doesn’t win, I definitely could see him having a successful career. Good voice. Likable guy. Relatable.
Abi, McKenna, and Jack – will be stars one day🙏-I hope!!!! Oh and Will because a whole lot of country fans out there. Kaibrienne should have been in the top 6!
McKenna gives off a “mean girl” vibe. When they cut to her whenever anyone is getting praise or singing well she has a “resting distaste face”.Thought she was the weakest in the group sing. Katy made the wrong choice.
Kaibreanne should be there !!! over Julia as she screams her songs except for last nites song, K has such emotion in all her songs, her voice is amazing , come on America , I’m shocked K didn’t survive ! Tristan was just ok.
I really don’t get Agi’s appeal, but to each etc.. I’d love to hear Will sing John Anderson’s “Let Go of the Stone”..
Count me as a non-McKenna fan. I do not care for her voice (her low notes are really distracting). I would have preferred for Kaibrienne to be saved. I think she has more variety and stage presence then McKenna. Jack was the BEST last night. Tristan seems to be moving down the ladder – he needs to pick up the pace or Will is going to steal the country vote.
For me, Jack won the night! I must admit I’m not a fan of Willie’s “Always on My Mind,” but Jack’s rendition was simply superb, subtle at the outset and gradually building power to a stunning conclusion. If there’s any justice, this great performance should propel this humble young man into the top five.
I remember really liking Just Sam, but she was unique & interesting. Having her sing Whitney Houston – yes, another Whitney Houston song after we had a couple a week or so ago – was lame. I’m just so tired of Whitney Houston songs on these singing competition songs. There are so many more interesting songs that people can sing. And for Just Sam, something else would have fit her voice better.
Love love love Triston Harper!!!
All of them song so amazing beautiful but there is 3 that should stay on top it’s going to be very hard to just pick one
I simply don’t get why McKenna is still around. Everything she sings sounds the same and her monotone voice is sadly lacking!
I feel bad that others have been illuminated n not Emmy because she’s Loretta Lynn’s gdaughter. Not a power voice, nor presents nor ability. She’s a better song writer.
Really Idol is becoming just like the voice and America you eliminating the black singers and they are excellent vocalists I guess this is the stage for American nowadays
America’s black population is just 13.6%. How many do you think watch Idol much less vote?
So you only vote for people who look like you? I thought it was a singing competition not a practice in racism. I’m white and I vote for the best singers not skin.
My favorite for last night was Jack and i think Emmy getting to pair with him helped her sound better. I really hope he gets voted into the top 5. He has come a long way and has done a variety of songs and took more chances than the others outside of his comfort zone and has still done an excellent job and steady improved himself. Some songs he can control his facial expressions better than in other songs but i think he tries his best and really deserves making it as far as he has and i hope America continues to keep him in running for top 5.