‘American Idol’ stars dish on friendship: ‘We’re not thin-skinned’
Ryan Seacrest, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan chat with USA TODAY’s KiMi Robinson ahead of the “American Idol” season premiere.
American Idol resumed Monday night, with just 8 performers remaining with their sights set on making the competition’s Top 6.
Loretta Lynn‘s granddaughter Emmy Russell continued her journey in the competition after a close call Sunday night, where she was the last contestant to have their name called after singing songs from the year they were born.
Monday night’s song? That was up to the judges. And the judge with the most wins − Katy Perry − earned the right to choose which contestant to save.
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Here’s what to know about Monday night’s American Idol and who made the Top 7:
Did Emmy Russell make ‘American Idol’ Top 6?
Yes, Emmy Russell was the second contestant to be called into the American Idol Top 6.
Russell and the other 7 remaining contestants sang songs chosen by Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on Monday night, selecting their favorite of three choices and trying to uncover who chose the song for them.
Her options were “Here you Come Again” by Dolly Parton, “Coal Miner’s Duaghter by Loretta Lynn and “Suddenly I See” by KT Tunstall.
Russell believed Katy Perry chose her song and she was absolutley right.
“I chose this song not because Loretta Lynn is your grandma,”Perry said. “I chose this song because you are Emmy Russell and you can do anything now as Emmy Russell.”
Who made Top 6 ‘American Idol’ last night?
Who did Katy Perry save on American Idol Season 22, Episode 15?
Perry saved Mckenna Breinholt from elimination.
Who went home from ‘American Idol’ Monday, April 30?
2024 American Idol Top 7 voting results
Emmy Russell, Jack Blocker sing Lionel Richie, ‘Hello’
The first collaboration of the night came in a duet from Emmy Russell and Jack Blocker singing ‘Hello’ by Lionel Richie, taking on the task of singing a song right in front of the original artist.
What time is American Idol 2024 tonight? How to watch
Season 22 of “American Idol” airs live at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. PT on Sunday and Monday nights on ABC. It streams on Hulu.
How to vote for ‘American Idol’ tonight?
A single fan can vote up to 30 times for their favorite contestant using three voting options, as each option allows for 10 votes per person. Fans can text 21523, visit the website or hit the app on Android or Apple.
Mandisa Tribute on ‘American Idol’ tonight
American Idol is hosting a Mandisa Tribute during the battle for the Top 6 tonight. Danny Gokey, Colton Dixon and Melinda Dootlittle are performing.
Is Katy Perry leaving ‘American Idol?’
According to USA Today, Perry announced on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that she plans to leave “American Idol’ after her seventh season.
Luke Bryan tips Meghan Trainor to be Katy Perry’s American Idol replacement
As Katy Perry prepares to bow out of ‘American Idol’, the judges and host have had their say on who should take her seat.
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‘American Idol’ 2024 Top 8 results
Who made ‘American Idol’ Top 8?
Who went home on American Idol Sunday night, April 29?
American Idol Top 10: Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter Emmy Russell sings Blink-182, ‘All The Small Things’
American Idol Top 12: Emmy Russell sings Selena Gomez, ‘Lose You To Love Me’
American Idol Top 14: Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter Emmy Russell sings Bonnie Raitt, ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’
American Idol Top 20: Emmy Russell sings original song ‘Want You’
American Idol’s Emmy Russell sings Benson Boone, ‘Beautiful Things’
Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter Emmy Russell sings Ingrid Andress, ‘More Hearts Than Mine’ on American Idol
Emmy Russell sings original song ‘Like That’ on American Idol
Emmy Russell’s American Idol audition: ‘Skinny’
‘Skinny’ lyrics by Emmy Russell and Song House
Genius.com offers the lyrics to American Idol contestant Emmy Russell’s original song ‘Skinny’:
Verse 1
Haven’t eaten in daysGod, I hate how You made me So scared to confess Been so hard to undress lately These oversized t-shirts, don’t work like they used to Sleeping on scales, it’s just what I’m used to Haven’t eaten in days God, I hate how You made me (God, I hate how You made) I get asked on a dateHaven’t eaten in days
Chorus
So I took a trip around the world To hold the hands of orphan girls Saw the war, felt the pain And miracles in His name But I just wanna be I just wanna be Skinny So I took a trip around the world
Verse 2
I get asked on a date Parents think that I’m great They call mе a keeper But I don’t believе them And I don’t believe you Professional runner
Chorus
It’s funny what people say It’s been with me since seventh grade You’re a pretty face, just drop the weight So at my birthday party, I skipped the cake’Cause And I just wanna be (I just wanna be) And I just wanna be (I just wanna be) And I just wanna be (Skinny, skinny) Skinny, skinny, skinny (Skinny) It’s funny what people say
Bridge
Why am I in love With a mirror that says You’re not enough? (You’re not enough) Why am I in love (Am I in love) With a mirror that says (That says) You won’t measure up? No, you’re not my friend You’re making me sick and I’m breaking up withSkinny You’re a liar (You’re a liar) You’re a liar for saying that I’ll never be Pretty, pretty ‘Cause I’m not skinny, skinny Oh-ah-ah-ah Ah-ah-ah
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