Before the Top 20 were named, this season’s Platinum Tickets were awarded, and for the first time, the judges didn’t make the decision. Three were given out and one was decided by a group of industry experts (see below); the second by friends and family, the ohana; and the final one was voted on by their peers.
That left 17 spots to be filled by judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. See below for their choices.
Bella Emry, 22Bend, ORServer/Office Admin
Brianna Yancey, 18Alpharetta, GASinger-Songwriter
Chloe Lauren, 25Warrenville, SCStay-at-Home Mom“Hello” by Adele
Kiera Howell, 16Geneva, ALSubstitute Teacher
Sheldon Riley, 26Melbourne, AustraliaSinger“To Build a Home” by The Cinematic Orchestra feat. Patrick Watson
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Braden Ramfelt, 22Murphy, NYSubstitute Teacher“If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys
Chris Tungseth, 27Fergus Falls, MNConstruction Tradesman“Iris” by Goo Goo Dolls
Genevieve Heyward, 26Lake Geneva, WIMusician“Your Song” byElton John
Jake Thistle, 21Paramus, NJSinger-Songwriter“Sleep On Me” by Jake Thistle
Jordan McCullough, 27Murfreesboro, TNWorship Director“Grandma’s Hands” by Bill Withers
Keyla Richardson, 29Pensacola, FLMusic Teacher“A Thousand Years”by Christina Perri
Kyndal Inskeep, 29Fishers, INSinger-Songwriter“Woman of Me” by Kyndal
Madison Moon, 21Orlando, FLMusician“Faithfully” by Journey
Philmon Lee, 25LaGrange, GAInsurance Agent“All I Want” by Kodaline
Ruby Rae, 16Pacific Palisades, CAHigh School Student“Till Forever Falls Apart” by Ashe & FINNEAS
Who were the industry professional voters on American Idol?
Sasha Farber,Dancing with the Stars Pro
Anthony Gargiula, Influencer
Kelly Sutton, Grand Ole Opry Host
Terry McCaskill & Kaniyia Brown, TikTok power couple
Anthony Gargiula, Influencer
Kelly Sutton, Grand Ole Opry Host
Terry McCaskill & Kaniyia Brown, TikTok power couple
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