And he’s also being really pushed as the full package pop star, so he should be fine. READ NEXT: Jerry Stiller’s Children & Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, ‘American Idol’ 2020 Finale Performers & Celebrity Lineup, Copyright © 2020 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. KATY PERRY POSTS SEE-THROUGH MATERNITY PHOTOS AHEAD OF HER NEW SONG RELEASE. He’s just got the whole package going for him. Proceeds at the time went to the United Support of Artists for Africa non-profit. People like voting for songs they know. Before we get to the Idol results, […], The results are in! But as for the vocals, I wasn’t impressed. 5/10/2020, American Idol 2020 Top 7 Performances Recap: A Salute To Moms, American Idol Results: Who Went Home Last Night On American Idol? TNT Boys Win People’s Voice Favorite Group & Favorite New Group in Philippines! The second was an encore of songs they’ve performed in previous episodes, which will be released if they win. The show will feature a slew of celebrity guests and performances in addition to performances from the top five contestants. NEPALI POWERHOUSE ARTHUR GUNN WINS ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ POPULAR FAN POLL. The song will close out the show. The season 18 finale of American Idol airs tonight, May 17, 2020 at 8 p.m./7 p.m. central on ABC. Each of the top five contestants will perform two songs, the first will be their song to celebrate making it into the finale and the second will be a song they previously performed and their new American Idol single. The whole thing seemed so effortless. Voting opens a few minutes into the show and closes at approximately 9:15 p.m. VOTE: Who Should Be ‘American Idol’ 2020 Winner? Paula Abdul Back As A TV Talent Show Judge — Guess Who Else? Why ‘Bring The Funny’ Winners ‘The Valleyfolk’ Split Up! America seems to love Jonny, though, so he could probably sing anything and be OK. The NEW #AmericanIdol and former contestants join ICON Lionel Richie for a heartfelt performance of “We Are The World” during the American Idol Finale 2020.#StayHome #WithMeSee more of American Idol 2020 on our official site: http://www.americanidol.comLike American Idol on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanIdolFollow American Idol on Twitter: https://twitter.com/americanidolFollow American Idol on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanidol/AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC.American Idol 2020Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. I’m glad Jovin made it through, but I am surprised her did. Lionel complimented Francisco’s “stage presence,” while Katy said he deserves to be in the finale. 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Last week I wasn’t sure what was going on with Arthur, but this week he is back. The two-hour season finale will be presented from the homes of each of the Idol judges, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Brian as well as long-time host Ryan Seacrest, mentor Bobby Bones, and the homes of the contestants and special guests. ‘The Masked Singer’ Group C Playoffs Recap: A TV Legend is Revealed! The American Idol 2019 […], The American Idol 2020 Top 11 took to their bedrooms, porches and garages once again to sing for America’s votes. He is so sweet and humble and easy to listen to. For the first time this season, America had a say in who stays and who goes on American Idol 2020. WATCH Shy Girl In Complete Shock After Getting 4 Chair Turn On ‘The Voice Of Bulgaria’. 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Jill spends her free time binge-watching sitcoms and daydreaming about life as a hobbit. At the end of the night, the winner was revealed to be … Just Sam! The Winner is Revealed! The "American Idol" finale is this Sunday! VOTE: Who’s Your Favorite To WIN ‘The Voice’ Season 18? Man Rides Zipline With His TEETH In ‘AGT’ Semifinals Performance. Luke Bryan Performs New Song on American Idol 2020 Finale05.17.2020 | 3m. All right reserved. Tragic Betrayal! This will be the first TV performance of the song in 35 years. And the arrangement was one I never thought I’d hear with this song. 16 YO Singer Zhavia Stunned The World On ‘The Four’ — Where Is She Now? This singer, who is originally from Nepal, has been a frontrunner since his audition. It really works with the theme since she’s homebound in New York. For his second song, Dillon performed Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’.” Lionel called it “your song,” while Katy said this performance was more confident than his last rendition of the song. And he didn’t butcher it at all. I thought it was absolutely terrible. And I think it’s going to appeal to a lot of voters. American Idol is almost through with the audition episodes for Season 3 on ABC, which is the 18th overall season for the show.The season started on February 16, 2020 and should wrap up … I liked it. Her voice was thin and the whole performance was kind of boring. American Idol Results: Who Won American Idol 2020? VOTE: Which Coach Has The Best Team On ‘The Voice’ Season 19? Tonight, he chose to sing “You Can’t Keep a good Man Down” by James & Bobby Purify. Grade: A, Just Sam, “Grandma’s Hands.” What a touching and perfect song choice considering she can’t be at home with her grandmother. 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