¡®I figured that, and I bet Mattie goes SundayAmerican Idol¡¯ Top 7 revealed as judges save one contestant from elimination: Who won ¡®Judge¡¯s Song Contest¡¯?- ?Tonight on?, the Top 8 perform songs secretly selected by judges?,?, or??in the ¡°Judge¡¯s Song Contest.¡± With?Jelly Roll?as artist in residence, America votes for the Top 6, and the judges save one to complete the Top 7.
After the Top 8 perform, host?Ryan Seacrest?"dims the lights" as one hopeful is eliminated. The "Judge's Song Contest" episode of?American Idol?airs live coast-to-coast on Monday, May 5 (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT). Follow along with our live blog below to see each performance and find out who went home. Plus, vote for your favorite in our poll once the entire Top 8 has performed! Tonight on?, the Top 8 perform songs secretly selected by judges?,?, or??in the ¡°Judge¡¯s Song Contest.¡± With?Jelly Roll?as artist in residence, America votes for the Top 6, and the judges save one to complete the Top 7. After the Top 8 perform, host?Ryan Seacrest?"dims the lights" as one hopeful is eliminated. The "Judge's Song Contest" episode of?American Idol?airs live coast-to-coast on Monday, May 5 (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT). Follow along with our live blog below to see each performance and find out who went home. Plus, vote for your favorite in our poll once the entire Top 8 has performed! 8 p.m.?¡ª??The Top 8 finalists were announced on May 4 after celebrating iconic women in music during "Ladies' Night."?John Foster?("Something to Talk About"),?Jamal Roberts?("Undo It"), and?Gabby Samone?("I Was Here") won Gold Derby's poll as?your?favorite performers. After 22 million votes were cast,?Canaan James Hill?("Love Wins")?and?Kolbi Jordan?("The Chain") were eliminated. Who will be sent packing next? And who will advance to the Top 7? Let's find out! Breanna Nix Age:?25
Hometown:?Denton, Texas
Performance:?"Independence Day" by Martina McBride (chosen by Luke Bryan)
Carrie's comments:?"It was a good song choice. You tripped up...and didn't miss a beat."
Lionel's comments: "You know your voice so well. Those high notes are out of this stratosphere."
Luke's comments:?"That is an amazingly challenging song. The ease at which you hit those high notes was tremendous." Mattie Pruitt
Age:?16
Hometown:?Eagleville, Tenn.
Performance:?"Always Been You" by Jessie Murph (chosen by Luke Bryan)
Carrie's comments:?"We're taking baby steps in the sass department, and we just want more."
Lionel's comments: N/A
Luke's comments:?"Try to channel that sass, but vocally it was amazing." 8:30 p.m. ¡ª?Gabby, Josh, and Jamal performed a trio of Lionel's own "Dancing on the Ceiling."John Foster
Age:?18
Hometown:?Addis, La.
Performance:?"I Cross My Heart" by George Strait (chosen by Carrie Underwood)
Carrie's comments:?"That was absolutely perfect. Hearing you sing that song felt comfortable. That was one of your best performances."
Lionel's comments: N/A
Luke's comments:?"It was the perfect song for you. You're singing better and better every week." Josh King
Age:?24
Hometown:?Charlotte, N.C.
Performance:?"Home" by Michael Bubl¨¦ (chosen by Lionel Richie)
Carrie's comments:?"You seemed in your element. That was a really strong performance."
Lionel's comments: "You embody that song. The marriage was perfect."
Luke's comments:?"That was a perfect song choice for you. You had all the style behind that one ¡ª it was perfect." Gabby Samone
Age:?23
Hometown:?Baltimore
Performance:?"Hero" by Mariah Carey (chosen by Lionel Richie)
Carrie's comments:?"That was a really great song choice, and you delivered it beautifully."
Lionel's comments:?"You have taken a Mariah song and turned it into your song. You have a stage presence that's undeniable."
Luke's comments:?"Where does all this power and air come from? You give me all the star vibes." 9:10 p.m. ¨C?Slater, Thunderstorm, and John teamed up for Luke's song "Huntin', Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day."Jamal Roberts
Age:?27
Hometown:?Meridian, Miss.
Performance:?"I Believe" by Fantasia (chosen by Lionel Richie)
Carrie's comments:?"You delivered it beautifully."
Lionel's comments:?"It was the perfect choice, but your execution of that song had me crying. You're a phenomenon."
Luke's comments:?"I don't know if I've ever seen anybody connect the heart to the head to the voice like you're able to do. You made tears well up in our eyes. That is God given." Thunderstorm Artis
Age:?29
Hometown:?Haleiwa, Hawaii
Performance:?"Faithfully" by Journey (chosen by Carrie Underwood)
Carrie's comments:?"You have such a uniqueness to your voice. You have the ability to mold that song and make it fit you."
Lionel's comments:?"It was amazing! More important than that, you have instant identity."
Luke's comments:?"It's an honor to sit here. You're really brilliant." later Nalley
Age:?18
Hometown:?Atlanta
Performance:?"Atlantic City" by Bruce Springsteen (chosen by Luke Bryan)
Carrie's comments:?"That was great."
Lionel's comments:?
Luke's comments:? EliminationsDim the lights! Based on America's vote, this artist was eliminated on Monday, May 5: Judge's Song ContestLionel and Luke tied with three points each to win the Judge's Song Contest. That means they'll have to pair up to decide which contestant will receive their save tonight. Carrie finished in third place with two points. Judge's SaveThe judges chose to save Mattie after she landed in the bottom two. EliminationDim the lights! Based on America's vote, this artist was eliminated on Monday, May 5:
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