Abi Carter Takes On "All Too Well" by Taylor Swift - American Idol 2024

Abi Carter performs a Billboard chart-topping hit LIVE on the Idol stage!
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AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC.
American Idol 2024
Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, for the historic 22nd season.

[@canaryraod]

Katy Perry's advice was spot on! Don't be who you're not Abi. Don't work the stage unless it's to float across the stage like an angel or to "preach" a lyric! Keep the angelic!

[@tamis479]

Yet, she tells other contestants to do more than just play a guitar?!?!? Makes no sense to tell someone one thing then another something different.

[@canaryraod]

That’s because, in my opinion, others really need that for their style. Abi’s style is, in my opinion, unique and generally good enough that movement would distract the audience from the utter silence that occurs when she performs in her angelic mode.

[@o13sweetboy]

​​@@canaryraodyou can't have one rule for others and for her she gets an exception..she's just rubbish.

[@canaryraod]

@@o13sweetboy music is an extremely individualistic art, so you can have different advice for each one. They're not "rules" but advice.

[@14LP2]

Abi’s best performance is still her audition “What Was I Made For,” by Billie Eilish. That’s the standard she set and she needs to get back to that place. The talent is definitely there!

[@shaun457]

Agree, and honestly I'm starting to think the song was doing a lot of heavy lifting there - it's so naturally moving that anyone singing it will be able to convey some emotion. Abi is good, but the more she sings, the more flaws are exposed. But she's still growing and she picks interesting songs so I am excited to watch her.

[@14LP2]

@@shaun457 Her delivery of that song was flawless.

[@crossoverbunchshow8793]

What’s wrong with you people look don’t you want Abi carter to win?! Huh?!

[@jacobmccain8794]

⁠@@shaun457well I don’t think I would say anyone can sing that song! Yes, anyone who sings it is gonna have people emotional. However, if you sing it the way she did, IM THROWING SHOES LOL! That performance was actually flawless. I do agree that she hasen’t been as good then, but I thing she definitely is really good! I think her Coldplay performance this week was pretty incredible. My second favorite. Top 3 of the night if definitely say!

[@kevinhesspschamp8889]

thanks ill check it out, if you like Emmy check out Memas Guitar it may be titled something else but its deep into youtube algirithums.

[@MrGrandeflipper]

Wow, thats the best song Taylor has ever written. Kudos.

[@kimmyvankooten9752]

This performance contains nothing but perfection… I close my eyes and get lost in her voice. Beautiful! Abi is my number 1! ❤️

[@IrisKolodney]

There are singers and there are very special performers. Abi Carter is one of those special performers. Her sound is so unique, in a class of its own. She honestly deserves to be the next American Idol. Love listening to her voice. Would love hearing her sing, The Joke by Brandi Carlile. I think it would be phenomenal.

[@marciericheson]

She has been my favorite since her first audition.

[@debbiesmitherman9295]

Such a beautiful performance ! Such a soft lovely tone she has and she’s got a special gift with that beautiful voice ! ❤

[@HarryNgunHramLian]

Too Well……. Such a beautiful Voice ❤. Wishing you all the best………

[@jaelespinoza5062]

Stunning! She's such a story teller

[@akicastle179]

Hope she makes it to the next round..please vote

[@churrochavez7020]

Abi for the win

[@swabznation256]

she summarized a 10 minutes song into 2 and half minutes , such a great performance

[@hectornegron9155]

Redefining Angelic. My choice from her first audition to win it all never fails to out do herself. 2024 Championship has a name and it's Abi Carter.

[@RobertJohnson-bj5lk]

In the previous episode’s performance of “Yellow Brick Road”, Abi pulled a grand finale note that was over 15 seconds long. Singing out for 15 seconds without breaking to take a single breath in. That was insane. So, I’m so sorry Luke Bryan that she didn’t do the exact same note again tonight. I’m glad that the Taylor Swifties and Abi Carter fans in the crowd gave him a few “Boooooo’s”.

[@RobertJohnson-bj5lk]

Abi is winning the KZbin video view count battle, and that can be a strong indicator of who might win the Trophy🏆.

[@Nostalking]

@@RobertJohnson-bj5lkEmmy passed her

[@gmoney_12]

Abi is literally amazing, I do feel like this is not one of her best performances but it is still good!! Top 10 worthy!

[@iris089]

Taylor songs are hard to sing in the same key since many of her songs are in her "speaking voice key". Abi got nowhere to go but sing higher which may not suit the song well.

[@noahwells7883]

You must be deaf. Bless your heart

[@akicastle179]

Piece by piece by Kelly Clarkson was best song for Abi 😊

[@JaySiMusic]

Trolling at its finest

[@SunnyRoblox_Masked_SingerFanYT]

I agree she just messed something up here

[@jhhayes7241]

Abi continues to sing us wonderful ballads, sometimes some upbeat songs, too. She’s a pro, and once again, she took another artist’s song, and made it hers. The story was sung beautifully, and the entire performance was captivating . She’s such a delight to watch on stage. she’s on a roll.

[@HeroShades]

That was incredible! This woman can do no wrong. She's never had an off night so far. She is the most consistent out of everyone this season. She remains as my number 1 favorite every time. She will always be in that spot. Perfect song choice for her, and that was her best performance of the season! Every single performances of hers is such perfection and flawless. I am never going to give her any constructive criticisms at all because she doesn't need it. She's going to be in the finale.

[@yxuen3051]

?? BRUH her performance tonight was so OFF & ROUGH

[@HeroShades]

@@yxuen3051 It wasn't for me. I loved the performance a lot. I am not going to give my number 1 favorite any constructive criticisms. She also has the most views and likes.

[@mikemacdt1]

You obviously have a problem with your hearing

[@HeroShades]

@@mikemacdt1 Actually I don't. I can hear perfectly thank you. I just loved Abi's performance a lot. No one can change my mind. I love everything she does. I'm a stan.

[@HeroShades]

@@mikemacdt1 I have a fantastic hearing thank you. I'm very happy with Abi's performance. What did you expect me to do? Criticize and hate my number 1 favorite's performance? This was the best performance of the season and her best performance of the night. It was perfect and flawless. I loved everything about it. So I have no problem with my hearing. I'm happy with my hearing. Good thing she has the most views and likes. It's very well deserved. I stand by what I said, and I am never changing that. No one will ever change my mind.

[@sanketlokhande4441]

I don't understand why people are saying this isn't her best performance This song is so hard...but she sang it so beautifully and made her own❤ even taylor sometimes cant sing this song perfectly because of the emotions of this song..Abi literally deserves to win this show.💖

[@jennym2276]

I felt nothing. I have been flawed by her Billie and Elton covers. Moved. This one nothing.

[@ilahmaecunanan2629]

Bravo Abi! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@chrisathan2185]

Sweet Girl, every time you sing you amaze us even more, you are fantastic!

[@churrochavez7020]

Another incredible performance by her. I hope she ends up winning American Idol

[@momof7_123]

I've been saying she's gonna win since her very first audition!!!

[@RobertJohnson-bj5lk]

Is she a young, white, male, blue collar workin’, country music singin’, cowboy hat wearin’, truck drivin’ Good Ol’ Boy??? Right now, Will Moseley has a song at the top of the country music charts right behind Beyoncé. They may as well just hand the Trophy🏆 to Will right now. But I think that Abi has a WAY better voice than Will. (And I just checked, Abi is winning the KZbin video view count battle, not as massively as Iam Tongi was last season, but Abi is leading, and that is a strong indicator of who might win.🏆)

[@joycepino9749]

God, I hope not. There are maybe 7 people who sing better than she does.

[@crossoverbunchshow8793]

@@joycepino9749 you hope be

[@clgov6329]

Love this artist & her voice - beautiful all around! ❤

EXCELLENT. I have to replay all the whole day from Vietnam.

[@gv2wheels]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL !!❤❤

[@eltoroloco1936]

Everyone else is competing for 1st..runner-up to this girl as long as she stays sharp.

[@dylanhogan9353]

Even though it’s her worst performance it’s still some of the best vocally. She’s still Top 5 to me

[@crossoverbunchshow8793]

It is the best performance but the best vocals

[@yourkind2971]

Love this song and love this version ❤

[@karenmarrowlive]

So amazing again!!💃💃💃

[@vanessaturner3565]

She is the best ! Amazing person and singer. Hope she wins .

[@melissaborges679]

Abi has an amazing voice too

[@crossoverbunchshow8793]

Aggred

[@liezllopez3050]

I hope she will win, she is so good very talented and beautiful❤️🥰

[@monica-crystalarandia4081]

PHENOMENAL

[@jillianbalcazar5491]

OMG Congratulations Abi for making through to The Top 10, You deserve It & When you sing ''All Too Well'' By Taylor Swift During your performance of American Idol Last night Wow I thought you did such A great & Amazing Job, You sound like you were singing from the heart, It was Beautiful & Very Entertainment!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@shawnvillelife8311]

Thank you girl for doing my favorite artist

[@clgov6329]

The only thing wrong with this is that I wanted to 10-minute version. Great job, Abi! ❤

[@ianbedick32]

I pray to go God she wins...her voice is a gift from god😊

[@freyalovesbooks3824]

I would love to hear her sing ‘Chasing Cars’ by Snow Patrol👀

[@lauriehumann9659]

I like her hair like that.

[@Longtrailside]

She left her pipes at home tonight. Hopefully she brings them for the next audition.

[@asmrqueen4627]

Yall should've seen what Luke, and Lionel said , Luke said feels the same as yesterday but they just changed clothes. That she needs to stop hiding behind the piano and bring some energy, and Lionel said she needs to sing with more "mmf" instead of soft notes,,, 😮😮 i was like they really critique her but in a good way.

[@JRLIMA17777777777777]

I love her voice ❤

[@charlesscott6582]

I'm gonna say this, and she needs to hear it whether she likes it or not. If she doesn't bring energy, strong vocals, and domination to the Finale, she will not walk out victorious. I've seen too many amazing vocalists get to the Finale and crumble when it mattered most. Hopefully, she won't be one of them.

[@Adelthegirltwirl]

Lady in red has my whole❤.

[@alexisdixon9121]

Her voice is butter!

[@user-rf2ok1ot3d]

Expired butter

[@crossoverbunchshow8793]

Better

[@robertantonnyc]

so sweet on the melody, turning on her husk. Nice low notes, some of the tops got a little shrill. Just Ok for me, dawg.

[@PurposelyLiving]

A little Randy Jackson quote, I got it.😂

[@bessiemckee808]

After this 2nd listen, it was better than than I remember when I first heard it on the ahow.

[@jms4017]

I really like to c new thing from her. I always c her with a ballad or a piano.

[@antonioca76]

She is the Star

[@amexred]

I liked this alot . Very nice

[@CookieZ3353]

She's the winner.

[@crossoverbunchshow8793]

Yes

[@wendysaba1984]

Winner

[@crossoverbunchshow8793]

Yes Abi carter for the winner for the next American idol!

[@CallmeShadowyn]

winner perhaps, but she will lose the battle of success if she never improves

[@userabuseroveruser]

Cleary deaf

[@crossoverbunchshow8793]

⁠she will never lose

[@crossoverbunchshow8793]

@@CallmeShadowynshe’s going to win American idol! You’ll see!

[@user-rf2ok1ot3d]

​@crossoverbunchshow8793 😂😂😂 I'll give you $1000 if she wins

[@mrstar4223]

Winner!!!!

[@user-rf2ok1ot3d]

😂

[@andrewgio1]

i thought the beginning should of been at a higher key or something but still sounded good

[@HughBahrain]

Totally Awesome Abi ❤ Would love to hear you sing Send in the Clowns ❤

[@kevinhesspschamp8889]

They need a taylor swift day because you basically win the day with pulling her songs

[@Bdavie69]

Still want her to win but agree, after yellow brick road this was a huge step backwards. Keep bringing it Abi. Don’t let your foot off the gas

[@ChristianAVS]

Abi wins 100% - count on it.

[@D.fstudios]

She’s really good! But I feel like it’s the same everything

[@HeroShades]

This is still on my repeat performance! Still the best performance of the season. Abi really can do no wrong at all. I loved how perfect and flawless this was. She is never pitchy or flat at all which I loved about her. The runs she went for was flawless. She knows how to really belt pretty high.

[@abbeyekrut9528]

I know her specialty is singing ballad songs at the piano (and she’s AMAZING at it), for this competition she has to be more versatile to compete with the other contestants

[@ronnieevan7861]

She can do better with the high notes, i think it sounded a bit constrained. Nevertheless she’s still one of the front runners, at least in Top 3. I hope she shows another side of her, it’s getting predictable

[@BUTTERFLY31214]

🦋❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jaymarmichaellabao407]

❤❤❤

[@LucasGabriel-cantor]

nãoconsigo crer que essa mulher ta no top 10 kkkkkk americanos

[@nathblanca6280]

I want her to win 🙏

[@crossoverbunchshow8793]

So do i

[@paulajelen1351]

I think that EVERY SINGLE TIME that these artists come out and we fall in love with them and then the judges try to change them up or they try to change themselves to fit what they think the audience wants then that’s their downfall. I think Abby just needs to be the Abby that we met at first be herself and she’s gonna do fine

[@allentrice1547]

Abi Carter comes out winning for fame.

[@NewMoneyGroup]

😂😂Love how the negative comments are at the bottom😅😅

[@anandguruji83]

Abi Carter Takes On "All Too Well" by Taylor Swift

[@anandguruji83]

Abi Carter Takes On "All Too Well" by Taylor Swift

[@rosemarypark6093]

Amazing. Taylor would be so proud!!

[@michelecrocco5576]

She is a better singer than taylor.

[@rosemarypark6093]

@@michelecrocco5576 That's YOUR opinion.

[@michelecrocco5576]

yes and I am entitled to my opinion. if you don't like it, don't read it.

[@xandroid87]

Taylor swift can't even sing like her..she can't sing😊😅

[@michelecrocco5576]

but that is your opinion lol! 😂 like that has to be pointed out. must be by a swiftie fan.

[@ConcertgoerJ.R.]

Abi Carter’s my pick to win it all! Another effortless vocal performance but I kinda agree with the judges on stepping out from the piano and just sing the song, try to step out of her comfort zone! Not her best performance but I still love her voice and I know that A Star Is Born!

[@whitetiger1008]

Why can't we vote tonight!!??? Every vote I try, the response is "Voting is closed ". It's a live show, for heaven's sake!!

[@Dontrolling]

Vote after hearing all performances

[@whitetiger1008]

@@Dontrolling Hmm. We used to be able to vote during the show. Ok, thanks.

[@churrochavez7020]

Voting was during the live show. It went live at 5 pm eastern time and it closed at 6:45 pm eastern time

[@whitetiger1008]

@@churrochavez7020 So the west coast is cut off, 86'ed??? I tried numerous times to vote during live, but kept getting "voting is closed" message.

[@churrochavez7020]

@@whitetiger1008 I live in the west coast and I was able to vote before 6:45 pm

[@azeef4926]

Wish she started with a higher key

[@singingchannel2648]

Softly singing is your magic Abi…the whole too much belting at your high end range can throw the song, just remember to take it easy on yourself and enjoy the song over having to empress anyone because you are an amAzing singer already. The performance there with is key to connecting with audiences, don’t forget the camera;) millions watching from behind the camera too🥰🫶

[@raiwisna5750]

I think august would fit perfectly with her, not all too well.

[@user-rh1ul1mq2d]

I still can't believe they sent Roman home .....

[@sdyor52]

Pay no attention to Luke's advice. Katy was right, don't let Idol try and change you and make you into something you are not. You are perfect just as you are.

[@PamSullivan-xo4cd]

I thought she was hands down the winner and nobody stood a chance… Love her-but so far her peak was her audition…..

[@Gojiwa]

The key is all over the place. I think it is the case of when the voice didn't match the vibe of the song. Her rendition of Oceans is still the best and she should stick to this lane (gospel)

[@fractalflowers]

She needs to do Billie Eilish again!!!

[@patrickjhonzuniga]

Where is the 10 minute version of this?

[@jameelyusuf06yusuf27]

We need an Abi vs McKenna finale…no exceptions.

[@efrenmoreno3]

Yes thats what im saying they need to be Top 2

[@yxuen3051]

lol no. the final will be Jack vs Tristan, or maybe Mia. Abi is not consistently great

[@efrenmoreno3]

@@yxuen3051 😞😂😂😂 Jack? 😂😂💩

[@pierre2669]

That’s what I want more than anything on this show

[@JaySiMusic]

​@@yxuen3051sorry to say it'll be Kayko, McKenna and Triston

[@greetaphillip8917]

Why are they only singing Ballard, this one songs great

[@KyleSG88]

I agree 100% with what Luke was trying to say but couldn't. It's a shame the judges probably aren't allowed or are told not to really give anyone criticism past a certain point the show. She was my favorite in the beginning but honestly though her last two performances were her worst of the show. Not that they were bad but they didn't blow you away by any stretch compared to other ones she has done. I am not saying she has to change who she is but if she wants to win she need's to prove she's not a one trick pony. The sitting at the piano song after song is starting to lose the excitement and the last 2 songs and the arrangements of them didn't do her voice justice.

[@jaymarmichaellabao407]

I’m waiting she sings Mandy Moore song. ❤

[@ASMRheal00]

Put her on video games by Lana del Ray

[@iris089]

Didn't she know that Katy and Taylor had an issue?

[@Dontrolling]

What does that have to do with anything…

[@thehoop74]

I didn't feel it this time

[@stephaniesloan4504]

I wish she would get from the piano more. No doubt she has a beautiful angelic voice. But some of her sing choices that she makes hers they almost all run together and sound to much alike.

[@eliseleonard6093]

Girl, as good as that was, it was my least favorite. You are a STAR! How bout a Sarah McLachlan song? She sits at a piano, baby, she doesn’t work the crowd, you should pay attention to her. I adore you and have since the very first note I heard you sing. GOOD LUCK! I want an album please!! 💜

[@wendysaba1984]

daughter of a single mother with 7 children

[@crossoverbunchshow8793]

What’s wrong with you people?! Look don’t you want Abi carter to win American idol?!

[@bozomahoney]

Meh.... 🤷

[@CallmeShadowyn]

1:40 What? You know the big money note went straight to your heart, Gotta love Abi right? LOL There is one or more of these in every performance.

[@JaySiMusic]

​@@CallmeShadowyn😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 trolling is heavy with this one

[@CallmeShadowyn]

@@JaySiMusic lol, Idk if you think Abi is gold but she just sucks ngl. Soon as I got to that note I cringed.

[@JaySiMusic]

@@CallmeShadowyn No she sucks I agree with you. Wasn't that her shaking like a leaf last week or was it Emma?🤣🤣

[@jennym2276]

I didn’t care for this and I thought the song was empty. I’m not a swifty and wasn’t my favorite and I like her.

[@brandonchretien5995]

sounded pitchy and out of tone. idk what you guys were listening too. not good

[@crossoverbunchshow8793]

It is good

[@camisreacting]

It was lacking emotion, “All Too Well” is quite literally the biggest song lyrically and emotionally of Taylor’s career and there’s so much angst when she performs it. This song isn’t meant to smile through and it’s not suppose to be arranged light. I feel like a few of these young artist are missing one key element and that’s emotion when preforming.

[@shades7605]

Still managed to sing better than Taylor tho, but that’s not hard ☕️

[@tfan1965]

My favourite of the contestants but to wander off melody like that didn’t do her any favours at all😢

[@evangolding5520]

Thank you AI for finally dishing out network money to pay for rights towards music that people actually want to listen to.. It goes a long way.