Latest news with #Judges'SongContest
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hawaii's Artis makes Top 7 on ‘Idol'
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Thunderstorm Artis took another step forward Monday advancing from Top 8 to Top 7 on 'American Idol.' Artis' brother Stevon and sister PraiseJesus were cheerleaders online when voting opened at the top of the broadcast, 2 p.m. Monday, and closed at the final commercial break less than two hours later. The theme of the evening was 'Judges' Song Contest.' Each contestant was given the choice of three songs, chosen for them anonymously, one by each judge. Artis' choices were 'Let It Be, ' by the Beatles ; 'Northern Attitude, ' by Noah Kahan ; and 'Faithfully, ' by Journey. Artis chose 'Faithfully.' The evening also had a wild-card element. After 'American Idol ' host Ryan Seacrest announced the names of the Top 6 vote-getters, the judge or judges whose song suggestions had been selected by the most contestants had the option of saving one of the bottom two. Judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie had tied for the most suggestions taken. They saved Mattie Pruitt and Josh King was eliminated. And so, Artis, Hawaii-born and raised, now living in Nashville, Tenn., will spend the rest of the week preparing for the next round of 'American Idol ' competition on Mother's Day. 'I've been trying to push myself as always, ' he said. 'There's so much tension and so much stress and uncertainty, and its even more than just the competition shrinking down. Every week you're saying goodbye to some of your closest friends that you've cultivated over the last four months.' Artis added that he's found that a moderate amount of stress can inspire growth. 'When I'm comfortable, I think that's when bad things are able to develop. When I'm uncomfortable, I start to grow and see a new side of where I am as an artist.' Performing each week on 'American Idol ' has given him a lot of room to grow. 'There's so much production (on the show ) that you can almost kind of lose yourself in it. And so it's been wonderful to learn how to navigate it all, how to ask for the things that I want and then to balance it all. But at the same time it's been really fun for me to take on each challenge that they present to me. That's why when I'm on each round, I'm trying to find ways to elevate, trying to find ways to show new notes of who I am.' For instance, when Artis was competing for a place in the Top 8, he played a grand piano instead of an acoustic guitar and sang Adele's hit 'When We Were Young ' with a cellist accompanying him. In career terms, Artis is learning things about the entertainment business that will serve him for a lifetime. 'When I start touring at larger scale, I'll start with some of the stage design (I've seen here ), find out the instrumentation that I want to do, the sound that I'm really searching for. The beautiful thing is that trying out so many different genres and ways to push myself has really helped me kind of find a focal point of like, 'Hey, where's my strong suit when I run a tour ? Where do I really want to focus, and where's that really (going ) towards as well ?'' 'American Idol ' competition continues Sunday. Hawaii fans age 16 and older can vote from 2 p.m. Hawaii time until the last commercial break, shortly before 4 p.m., at, via the 'American Idol ' app and by text message. Voters must create an ABC account to vote via the website or app. For text message voting, text the number of your favorite contestant to 21523 (to vote for Artis, text '23 ' to 21523 ); message and data rates might apply. Voters may cast up to 10 votes in each of the three voting methods for a total of up to 30 votes per show. Find performance videos and more at.
Newsweek
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'American Idol' 2025 Results: Who Went Home? What Happened Last Night?
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. With just two weeks until the American Idol Season 23 final, the competition is heating up. On Monday, the Top 8 contestants returned to the stage for the Judges' Song Contest, a unique challenge where each judge—Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood—secretly selected songs for the contestants to choose from. After the performances, America voted, and the Top 6 were revealed. The judges then had the opportunity to save one of the bottom two contestants, completing the Top 7. As the competition narrows, the remaining artists are vying for a coveted spot in the finale on May 18. What Happened on 'American Idol' Last Night? The May 5 episode featured the return of the Judges' Song Contest. Each of the Top 8 contestants selected one of three songs, each secretly chosen by one of the judges. After their performances, they attempted to guess which judge had selected their chosen song. The judge whose songs were selected most frequently gained the opportunity to save one of the bottom two contestants. Notable performances included the show's youngest top 10 competitor Mattie Pruitt's rendition of Jessie Murph's "Always Been You," and Texan Breanna Nix's powerful take on Martina McBride's "Independence Day," dedicated to her mother. Group performances added to the excitement, with Gabby Samone, Josh King, and Jamal Roberts delivering a high-energy version of Lionel Richie's "Dancing on the Ceiling." Breanna Nix, Mattie Pruitt, John Foster, Josh King, Gabby Samone, Jamal Roberts, thunderstorm Artis and Slater Nalley on the American Idol stage on May 5th, 2025. Breanna Nix, Mattie Pruitt, John Foster, Josh King, Gabby Samone, Jamal Roberts, thunderstorm Artis and Slater Nalley on the American Idol stage on May 5th, 2025. ABC Disney/Eric McCandless Who Was Eliminated? After viewer's votes were tallied, the Top 6 contestants were announced: Breanna Nix John Foster Gabby Samone Jamal Roberts Thunderstorm Artis Slater Nalley Mattie Pruitt and Josh King were in the bottom two. As the judge whose songs were selected most frequently, Luke Bryan had the power to save one contestant. He chose to save Mattie Pruitt, eliminating North Carolina's Josh King from the American Idol. When Is the 'American Idol' Final? The Season 23 finale of American Idol is scheduled for Sunday, May 18. The three-hour live event will air coast-to-coast, culminating in the announcement of this season's winner. What Prize Does the 'American Idol' Winner Get? The winner of American Idol typically receives a recording contract and a cash prize. While exact cash figures vary, reports suggest that the cash prize is around $125,000 to $250,000, often structured as an advance on the recording contract. The winner may receive half upon signing and the remainder after completing their debut album. When Is 'American Idol' on Next? The next episode of American Idol Season 23 airs on Sunday, May 11, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. Fans can also stream the episode the following day on Hulu. In the episode, the Top 7 contestants will perform live, with America voting to determine who advances to the Top 5.
