American Idol unveils its Top 8 after a stunning Ladies’ Night showcasing incredible talent!

American Idol season 23 continues with the Top 10 contestants performing songs honoring Iconic Women of Music. Country superstar Miranda Lambert is on hand to mentor the contestants as they prepare for a LIVE COAST-TO-COAST broadcast, where fans will have the chance to vote for their favorites in REAL TIME. The results will be revealed at the end of the episode, with the Top 8 being announced after the performances. Judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan offer their feedback while Ryan Seacrest hosts the exciting show.

Voting begins at the start of the broadcast, with viewers able to vote through idolvote.abc.com, the official American Idol app, or by texting the contestant’s number to 21523. Fans can submit up to 10 votes per method for a total of 30 votes per contestant, and voting closes after the final commercial break.

The Top 8 Results: After 22 million votes, these contestants secured their spots:

  • Breanna Nix
  • Mattie Pruitt
  • Jamal Roberts
  • John Foster
  • Josh King
  • Gabby Samone
  • Slater Nalley
  • Thunderstorm Artis

This means Canaan James Hill and Kolbi Jordan, both Platinum Ticket winners, were sent home.

The show was filled with memorable performances, including:

  • John Foster performing “Something to Talk About” by Bonnie Raitt, showcasing his personality and confidence.
  • Kolbi Jordan performing Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” with an earthy soul vibe.
  • Josh King bringing a bluesy twist to Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep.”
  • Breanna Nix performing Adele’s “Water Under the Bridge,” hitting all the right notes.
  • Canaan James Hill singing Carrie Underwood’s “Love Wins” and showcasing his gospel roots.
  • Thunderstorm Artis performing “When We Were Young” by Adele, earning praise for his originality.
  • Slater Nalley performing Reba McEntire’s “Whoever’s in New England,” delivering an emotional and vulnerable performance.
  • Jamal Roberts singing Carrie Underwood’s “Undo It,” adding his own powerful flair.
  • Mattie Pruitt singing “The House That Built Me” by Miranda Lambert, moving everyone with her emotional performance.
  • Gabby Samone bringing Beyoncé’s “I Was Here” to life, showing off her star potential.

Don’t miss the next American Idol episode as the competition heats up—tune in on ABC!