March 30, 2026, 12:01 p.m. MT
The votes are in, the polls are closed, and on Monday, March 30, the “American Idol” Season 24 Top 20 might be weeded down to simply 12 singers based mostly on these ends in the primary reside episode of 2026.
The theme of this week’s episode is Songs of Faith, and all three judges will carry out.
Carrie Underwood will sing “How Great Thou Art” with final season’s platinum ticket winners, Filo Ebid, Kolbi Jordan and Canaan James Hill.
Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan will be a part of the Season 24 Top 20 on “Jesus Is Love.”
Here’s every part you want to know concerning the newest episode of “American Idol.”
‘American Idol’ vote 2026
You can’t use the “American Idol” app in 2026. That’s been discontinued. You can nonetheless vote by means of the web site, although, at americanidol.com, or by way of textual content.
Top 20 ‘American Idol’ contestants for 2026
These are the singers who made the “American Idol” Top 20 for 2026:
- Jordan McCullough (platinum ticket)
- Brooks Rosser (platinum ticket)
- Kyndal Inskeep (platinum ticket)
- Ruby Rae
- Madison Moon
- Philmon Lee
- Braden Rumfelt
- Jake Thistle
- Jesse Findling
- Genevieve Heyward
- Lucas Leon
- Hannah Harper
- Chris Tungseth
- Julián Kalel
- Rae
- Daniel Stallworth
- Abayomi
- Kutter Bradley
- Makiyah
- Keyla Richardson
Fan favourite Hannah Harper sang ‘Ain’t No Grave’ in Hawaii
Hannah Harper sang “Ain’t No Grave” by Bethel Music and Molly Skaggs.
Lionel Richie praised her performance, which he said “went from singing to preaching” halfway by means of, including “you got our attention.”
That she did.
Luke Bryan joked that she had started her own genre, “resurrection rock,” saying, “I loved the whole performance. I think your voice is so listenable. It’s so easy on the ears and then, finally, we see you get a little more power behind that voice. You’re showing me you’re ready to branch out and grow.”
He also called it his “favorite performance” she’s done yet.
Carrie Underwood said she got “chills” watching Harper sing that song.
“We got a glimpse of a fire that is in you,” Underwood said. “You remind me a number of myself once I was on the present. All of a sudden, issues can be falling aside as a result of I used to be fascinated with what I used to be doing. Try not to. Just inform the story and don’t fear about what any of this is doing.”
What did ‘American Idol’ Top 20 contestants sing in Hawaii?
Here’s who sang and what they did on the Aulani Resort in Hawaii:
- Makiyah did “Bang Bang” by Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj.
- Jake Thistle did “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis and the New.
- Genevieve Heyward did “Pink Pony Club” by Chappell Roan.
- Daniel Stallworth did “All Night Long” by Lionel Richie.
- Kyndal Inskeep did “Call Your Mom” by Noah Kahan.
- Kutter Bradley did “It’s Not Over” by Daughtry.
- Jesse Findling did “You Found Me” by The Fray.
- Hannah Harper did “Ain’t No Grave” by Bethel Music and Molly Skaggs.
- Braden Rumfelt did “Love On the Brain” by Rihanna.
- Brooks did “Dancing on My Own” by Robyn in a present of single-named artist solidarity.
- Philmon Lee did “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey.
- Rae did “Respect” by Otis Redding (famously lined by Aretha Franklin).
- Lucas Leon did “Just to See You Smile” by Tim McGraw.
- Jordan McCullough did “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2.
- Abayomi did “Mamma Knows Best” by Jessie J.
- Madison Moon did “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson.
- Chris Tungseth did “Apologize” by OneRepublic.
- Ruby Rae did “Drag Me Down” by One Direction.
- Julian Kalel did “Tourniquet” by Zach Bryan.
- Keyla Richardson did “With a Little Help From My Friends” by The Beatles.
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Where are ‘American Idol’ contestants competing tonight?
“American Idol” is again in Los Angeles this week.
2026 judges for ‘American Idol’
The judges for Season 24 of “American Idol” are Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood, who joined the solid in 2025 when Katy Perry signed off after seven seasons.
Before signing on as a choose, Underwood gained Season 4 and went on to get pleasure from probably the most profitable post-“Idol” careers of any former winner — proper up there with Kelly Clarkson.
Is ‘American Idol’ on tonight?
Yes. “American Idol” will characteristic the Top 20 hopefuls competing reside in Los Angeles on Monday, March 30.
When is ‘American Idol’ on tonight?
“American Idol” airs at 8 p.m. ET and seven p.m. Arizona time.
How to watch ‘American Idol’ tonight
You can watch “American Idol” reside on ABC15 in Arizona or on your native ABC community.
‘American Idol’ time
“American Idol” airs at 8 p.m. ET and seven p.m. Arizona time.
Where to watch ‘American Idol’ in 2026?
In addition to airing in Arizona on ABC15, “American Idol” Season 24 might be obtainable to stream the next day on Hulu.
A subscription to Hulu prices $11.99 a month (or $119.99/yr) for the ad-supported plan. Students can get Hulu with advertisements for $1.99 a month, and Hulu Premium, with no advertisements, is $18.99 a month.
‘American Idol’ winners
Trying to keep in mind who gained “American Idol” the yr you graduated highschool or extra not too long ago? We’ve bought you lined.
- Kelly Clarkson, as you realize: Season 1
- Ruben Studdard: Season 2
- Fantasia Barrino: Season 3
- Carrie Underwood: Season 4
- Taylor Hicks: Season 5
- Jordin Sparks: Season 6
- David Cook: Season 7
- Kris Allen: Season 8
- Lee DeWyze: Season 9
- Scotty McCreery: Season 10
- Phillip Phillips: Season 11
- Candice Glover: Season 12
- Caleb Johnson: Season 13
- Nick Fradiani: Season 14
- Trent Harmon: Season 15
- Maddie Poppe: Season 16
- Laine Hardy: Season 17
- Just Sam: Season 18
- Chayce Beckham: Season 19
- Noah Thompson: Season 20
- Iam Tongi: Season 21
- Abi Carter: Season 22
- Jamal Roberts: Season 23
- We do not know but: Season 24
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