“American Idol” kicked off their 22nd season on Sunday night, with two singers from Indiana taking the judges, and audience, by surprise.
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What ‘American Idol’ contestants are from Indiana?
According to “American Idol,” two contestants appearing on the season premiere were Indiana natives, Kennedy Reid of New Albany, and Meggie Iyer of Carmel.
When does ‘American Idol’ premiere?
American Idol’s 22nd season premiered on ABC at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. PT on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024.
Who are the ‘American Idol’ judges?
The current judges on American Idol are Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan, with Ryan Seacrest as the host.
Who is the ‘American Idol’ contestant from New Albany, Indiana?
Reid, a 23-year-old mortician and funeral home director, works at Spring Valley Funeral Home but dreams of becoming a full-time singer. For her initial audition, she sang “River Deep-Mountain High” by Ike & Tina Turner.
Perry and Richie both voted yes on Reid’s audition, with Bryan voting no, according to a YouTube video from American Idol. Reid, with a classic country sound, has performed at the Grand Ole Country Music Show in West Point, Kentucky and has opened for country singer Gene Watson.
Who is the ‘American Idol’ contestant from Carmel, Indiana?
Iyer, the 18-year-old pop singer from Carmel, Indiana, auditioned with the song “I Can’t Make You Love Me” by Bonnie Raitt.
According to a YouTube video, Iyer was given a golden ticket, guaranteeing her a spot in Hollywood, after a yes from all three of the judges.
According to Iyer’s LinkedIn profile, the 2023 graduate of Carmel High School is now a full-time student at Indiana University of Bloomington. Iyer is studying finance and accounting at the Kelley School of Business.
She also posted an announcement about her “American Idol” audition.
“It has been an incredible journey of self-discovery and exploring myself as a singer. The experience has been nothing short of amazing, and I cannot wait to see where it takes me,” according to the post. “As many of you may know, music is my greatest passion, and being part of American Idol has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. Having the opportunity to showcase my talent on such a renowned platform was both exhilarating and humbling.”
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When can you watch ‘American Idol’?
American Idol airs at 8 p.m. ET Sunday nights on ABC; and streams on Hulu.
Who were the original ‘American Idol’ judges?
The judges most often recognized for the show were Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson.
Who won the 21st season of ‘American Idol’?
Iam Tongi, an 18-year-old high school senior originally from Hawaii, won the 21st season of the show.
Is it Katy Perry’s last season on ‘American Idol’?
According to USA Today, Perry plans to leave “American Idol’ after her seventh season, as she announced on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!.”
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