Yahoo Lifestyle Photos! See the Final 20 Acts Auditioning for ‘American Idol’ Tonight
Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Jayna Elise
American Idol returns tonight for the last official night of tryouts for Season 7 on ABC with judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan and host Ryan Seacrest auditioning a final group of contestants in the search for the next singing sensation in their hometowns—Santa Barbara, Tuskegee and Leesburg, Ga.,—as well as Nashville and Los Angeles.
To date, two of the three Platinum Tickets for Season 25 have been awarded. The first was issued to 28-year-old soul singer Odell Bunton Jr. from Arlington, Texas for his performance of Sam Cooke’s “Bring It On Home to Me.” The second went to Abi Carter, 21, from Indio, California for her rendition of Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For,” which means the third and final ticket will be awarded tonight.
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Launch the gallery to get a look at tonight's performers who are vying for a Golden Ticket to Hollywood.
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American Idol Photos! See All 20 Acts Auditioning on Night 5
Bethan Teague, 25
Charlotte, NC
Preschool Teacher
Song: “Piece by Piece” by Aretha Franklin
Brant McCollough, 16
Samson, AL
High School Student
Song: “Fire Away” by Chris Stapleton
Camila Galavis, 14
Miami, FL
High School Student
Song: “Rabia” by Joaquina
Carmen Olivia, 16
Bethel, CT
High School Student
Cate Gartner, 18
Aledo, TX
Stay-at-Home Mom
Song: “The Place That I Call Home” by Cate Gartner
Garrison Bennett, 18
Statesville, NC
Landscaper
Song: “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder
Isaiah Case, 22
Jacksonville, IL
Worship Leader
Song: “What Could I Do?” by Isaiah Case
Jacy Matthews, 17
Centre, AL
Singer
Song: “Help Me Make It Through the Night” by Kris Kristofferson
Jayna Elise, 22
Washington, DC
Performer
Song: “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus
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Jordan Anthony, 18
Perth, Australia
Barista
Song: “Forget Me” by Lewis Capaldi
Julia Gagnon, 21
Cumberland, ME
College Student
Song: “Ain’t No Way” by Aretha Franklin
Keegan James, 21
Schnectady, NY
Professional Roller Skater
Song: “The Best” by Tina Turner
Liliana Tovar Dalton, 17
San Antonio, TX
High School Student
Song: “5%” by Liliana Tovar Dalton and “Someone Like You” by Adele
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Mia Matthews, 18
Centre, AL
Singer
Song: “No Place That Far Away” by Sara Evans
Ricky Moyer, 22
Philadelphia, PA
Barista
Song: “It Must Have Been Love” by Roxette
Sofia Ava Maria, 15
Las Vegas, NV
High School Student
Song: “The One That Got Away” by Katy Perry
Spencer Wells, 24
Pearland, TX
Medical Sales Rep
Song: “Someone Like You” by Adele
Tyesha La’Shae, 22
Monroeville, AL
Food Worker
Victoria Johnson, 16
Boca Raton, FL
High School Student
Song: “No Excuses” by Meghan Trainor
Yvan Vucina, 26
Monterey, CA
Surfer
Song: “Walking the Dog” by Rufus Thomas
American Idol airs Sunday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and streams next day on Hulu.
