{"id":214550,"date":"2021-03-30T15:00:55","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T12:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-top-24-are-here\/"},"modified":"2021-03-30T15:00:55","modified_gmt":"2021-03-30T12:00:55","slug":"the-top-24-are-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-top-24-are-here\/","title":{"rendered":"#The Top 24 Are Here"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a41448346aa0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a41448346aa0\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-top-24-are-here\/#Willie_Is_Here\" >Willie Is Here<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-top-24-are-here\/#Mary_Jo_Redeems_Herself\" >Mary Jo Redeems Herself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-top-24-are-here\/#Hunter_Is_Good_Enough\" >Hunter Is Good Enough<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-top-24-are-here\/#Grace_Under_Fire\" >Grace Under Fire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-top-24-are-here\/#Somewhere_Over_the_Rainbow\" >Somewhere Over the Rainbow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-top-24-are-here\/#Coming_Out_Swinging\" >Coming Out Swinging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-top-24-are-here\/#Well_Beyond_Her_Years\" >Well Beyond Her Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-top-24-are-here\/#A_New_Attitude\" >A New Attitude<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-top-24-are-here\/#One_for_the_Ladies\" >One for the Ladies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-top-24-are-here\/#The_A-List\" >The A-List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-top-24-are-here\/#And_the_final_spot_goes_to%E2%80%A6\" >And the final spot goes to\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#The Top 24 Are Here<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Showstopper round of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Idol<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fills the remaining spots in the Top 24. Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie (checking in virtually) don\u2019t have an easy time of it given the season\u2019s strong talent. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Night one of the round was left with a cliffhanger, as viewers waited to see whether Alanis Sophia or Casey Bishop would make it through. And\u2026they both do, joining other deserving picks who will sing alongside celebrity guests (Jason Aldean, Josh Groban, Tori Kelly, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Idol <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alum Katharine McPhee to name a few), before a live studio audience. Check out the standouts from night two and find out who also survived the \u201cFinal judgement.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Willie_Is_Here\"><\/span><b>Willie Is Here <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BN_cSLBH0_o\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BN_cSLBH0_o<\/a><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"\/><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Willie Spence walks out in a black suit and kills it with his take on Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s \u201cI Was Here.\u201d The 21-year-old feels he has a second chance at life after battling weight and health issues. A walking inspiration. Katy feels Willie is at a crossroads, encouraging him to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do the work and cancel out the noise. He\u2019ll get a chance to do that as a member of the Top 24 club. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mary_Jo_Redeems_Herself\"><\/span><b>Mary Jo Redeems Herself <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NIDr2SDDYA8\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NIDr2SDDYA8<\/a><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"\/><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mary Jo Young admittedly has had some stumbles this season, and the 19-year-old sees her performance of \u201cUs\u201d by James Bay as the comeback. Luke and Katy don\u2019t think she has the stage presence just yet, which is no surprise considering Mary Joe\u2019s experience doesn\u2019t extend much beyond singing in the bedroom. But the judges see a star on the rise and keep her <em>Idol <\/em>dream alive. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hunter_Is_Good_Enough\"><\/span><b>Hunter Is Good Enough <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KimilRQtQh4\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KimilRQtQh4<\/a><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"\/><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hunter Metts, dealing with self-doubt, has been wondering just where music could take him. The 22-year-old decides to risk everything with a unique cover of \u201cJuly\u201d by Noah Cyrus. His musicality brings a smile to Katy\u2019s face and Luke tells the software engineer to keep pushing. He is a definite Top 24. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grace_Under_Fire\"><\/span><b>Grace Under Fire <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ANHGp6bqXTM\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ANHGp6bqXTM<\/a><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"\/><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grace Kinstler second guesses her song choice after the fact, but it turns out she makes the right decision with \u201cFather\u201d by Demi Lovato. The 20-year-old dedicates the performance to her late dad, which adds an emotional layer. Katy encourages Grace to use any pain as fuel when she sings \u2014 then welcomes her to the next round. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somewhere_Over_the_Rainbow\"><\/span><strong>Somewhere Over the Rainbow <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0jawFynabQI\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0jawFynabQI<\/a><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"\/><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deshawn Goncalves puts a modern spin on the Judy Garland classic Lionel, who has been touched by the 19-year-old\u2019s story of overcoming adversity, excitedly gives him the good <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> about a pot of gold at the end of his rainbow. There\u2019s no place like the Top 24. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coming_Out_Swinging\"><\/span><strong>Coming Out Swinging <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=S4u9de6DehI\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=S4u9de6DehI<\/a><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"\/><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Katy may be having a flashback to her Warped Tour days with Colin Jamieson\u2019s cover of \u201cSugar, We\u2019re Goin Down\u201d by Fall Out Boy. The former boy bander decides to take a more challenging route in the song choice and it opens eyes as the judges felt he has been playing it safe for much of the competition. Katy sends the 22-year-old through. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Well_Beyond_Her_Years\"><\/span><b>Well Beyond Her Years <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=w09MmzK4TfQ\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=w09MmzK4TfQ<\/a><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"\/><\/iframe><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ava August decides to go it alone without a band, depending solely on her guitar and original \u201cGhost of You.\u201d The youngest in the competition showed a maturity of someone much older. This 15-year-old has the makings of quite the singer-songwriter. Katy believes it wasn\u2019t Ava\u2019s strongest moment, she sees something special about her. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_New_Attitude\"><\/span><b>A New Attitude <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ukpEPHmI2B0\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ukpEPHmI2B0<\/a><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"\/><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liahona Olayan was separated from her brother who was eliminated in \u201cHollywood Week,\u201d but continues to thrive. The 16-year-old brings the fun for a rendition of \u201cMet Too\u201d by Meaghan Trainor. Katy gives her a standing ovation. A good sign proven when Luke gives the result they\u2019ve found another Top 24 caliber performer. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_for_the_Ladies\"><\/span><b>One for the Ladies <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=feQaoaqGmKM\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=feQaoaqGmKM<\/a><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"\/><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madison Watkins dedicates her performance of \u201cIt\u2019s Man\u2019s, Man\u2019s, Man\u2019s World\u201d by James Brown to the ladies. The hair model proceeds to bring the house down. Lionel tells the 25-year-old she did a great job and the judges puts her through. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_A-List\"><\/span><b>The A-List <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7NNKbGuHZQg\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7NNKbGuHZQg<\/a><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"\/><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alana Sherman, 22, puts a little attitude while getting into the mood for \u201cBust Your Windows\u201d by Jazmine Sullivan. Anilee List, 20, also cracks the Top 24 by getting funky with \u201cAin\u2019t Nobody\u201d by Rufus &amp; Chaka Khan. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_the_final_spot_goes_to%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><b>And the final spot goes to\u2026<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ivnpf-3gi9I\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ivnpf-3gi9I<\/a><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"\/><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With one spot remaining, it was down to Cecil Ray and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Idol <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alum Drake McCain. Cecil, 20, stays in his wheelhouse with \u201cBeyond\u201d by Leon Bridges. Drake, 19, goes with Luke\u2019s party anthem \u201cCountry Girl\u201d (Shake It For Me). 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