“American Idol” is back with a live coast-to-coast voting. The top four contestants performed four songs each on Sunday, May 16 on ABC. In this show, the remaining finalists performed songs dedicated to their music hero, a duet with another contestant to a song by Finneas who was on hand to mentor the contestants, an original song worked on and produced by industry professionals. American Idol Season 2 winner stopped by to announce his new single, “Memorized You”.American Idol judge Luke Byran performed his latest single “Waves”.
The song choice of the contestants included:
Winners Single
Casey Bishop – Love Me, Leave Me (produced by Ian Fitchuk)
Chayce Beckham – 23 (written by Chayce Beckham) (produced by Redah & Ross Copperman)
Grace Kinstler – Love Someone (produced by Tricky Stewart)
Willie Spence – Never Be Alone (produced by Tricky Stewart)
Personal Idol songs
Casey Bishop – wish you were gay by Billie Eilish
Chayce Beckham – Colder Weather by Zac Brown Band
Grace Kinstler – A Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson
Willie Spence – Glory by John Legend and Common
Finneas Duets
Casey Bishop & Chayce Beckham – Break My Heart Again
Grace Kinstler & Willie Spence – What They Say About Us
Favorite Repeat Performance
Caset Bishop- Live Wire- Motley Crue
Chayce Beckham- You Should Probably Leave- Chris Stapleon
Grace Kinstler- Father- Demi Lovato
Willie Spence- I Was Here by Beyonce
Voting started at the beginning of the episode and the top three finalists were revealed at the end of the episode. The Top 3 moving into next week’s finale are Willie Spence, Grace Kinstler and Chayce Beckhman. Casey Bishop was eliminated.
The Top 3 contestants will return to the hometown for a series of homecoming visits and activities.