Tonight on American Idol, country superstar Miranda Lambert mentors the Top 10 contestants as they celebrate iconic women in music. Following feedback from judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan, America votes live for the Top 8.
After the Top 10 perform, host Ryan Seacrest “dims the lights” as two hopefuls are eliminated.
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Lambert will also hit the stage to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her platinum-selling album Kerosene. The Grammy winner marked the milestone with a special vinyl re-release of the two-decade-old album on April 25, featuring the previously unreleased track “I Don’t Love Here Anymore.” Lambert earned a nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for Kerosene‘s title track in 2007, but coincidentally lost to Carrie Underwood for “Jesus, Take the Wheel.” That same year, Underwood also won Best New Artist, securing the first two of her eight career Grammys.
The “Ladies’ Night” episode of American Idol airs live coast-to-coast on Sunday, May 4 (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT). Follow along with our live blog below to see each performance. Plus, vote for your favorite in our poll once the entire Top 10 has performed!
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8 p.m. — Previously, on American Idol: The Top 10 finalists were announced on April 28 after celebrating “Iconic Idol Moments.” Jamal Roberts (“Heal”), John Foster (“I Told You So”), and Gabby Samone (“A Song for You”) won Gold Derby’s poll as your favorite performers. Ché (“Dancing on My Own”) and Filo (“And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going”) were eliminated.
John Foster
Age: 18
Hometown: Addis, La.
Performance: “Something to Talk About” by Bonnie Raitt
Carrie’s comments: “You are the one we have watched grow the most throughout this entire process. Every single time you step on the stage you feel more comfortable.”
Lionel’s comments: N/A
Luke’s comments: “Your charisma meter is peaking off the charts right now.”
Kolbi Jordan
Age: 26
Hometown: Tulsa, Okla.
Performance: “The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac
Josh King
Age: 24
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
Performance: “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele
Eliminations
Dim the lights! Based on America’s vote, these two artists were eliminated on Sunday, May 4:
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