Abi Carter: Takes On Yebba's "My Mind" - American Idol 2024

Abi Carter sings ""My Mind"" by Yebba!
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American Idol 2024
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[@rebeccaleanne22]

This song is so hard to cover - especially because yebba’s version is absolutely perfect and so emotionally charged

[@kimmyvankooten9752]

I want Abi Carter to win this! Her voice is so beautiful! Her control is phenomenal! And, she’s so humble…❤️

[@crossoverbunchshow8793]

Yes!

[@jacobstewart6973]

Me too

[@thefineprinteditorial]

Covering anything by Yebba is such a challenge. Abi made this her own while capturing the essence and emotion that Yebba so effortlessly embeds in her music. Excellent and captivating performance xx

[@tko6781]

1 she is 21 and is showing us this amazing stage presence 2 she is obviously singing from her heart and studies the song and what it means to her 3 the discipline of knowing she has that from learning piano at a young age and also plays the guitar very well to go with her voice. She touches our interest because it’s really coming from the heart and soul and that’s what music is all about ❤ go abi

[@robertantonnyc]

started a little rough, mumbly. Loved her light head voice moments and those runs, felt like they came from her soul. This floated thru the atmosphere, so ethereal, enchanting. Sang! So good.

[@jt1364]

I found the whole thing to be a pitchy mess.

[@FoneaCCry7]

@@jt1364 It was pitchy. But still a phenomenal performance. Goes to show how good she is.

[@iris089]

She's probably so nervous.

[@Kristoff-su6nd]

It wasn't even mumbly.

[@michelecrocco5576]

@@jt1364 I thought it was just me...I can't understand a lot of the words. Sounds like she is mumbling them. She is a very good singer. Too many runs etc. She should just sing.

[@influenceapparel]

She’s just on another level. Connects emotionally and has the vocal abilities

[@ratherboutside2]

She’s too good for this show. Someone should just sign her right away

[@JennaRiddle]

Abi Carter really is one of the very best performers ever on American Idol! She was made for this! She has such a beautiful singing voice, and she's my favorite! She's absolutely amazing in every way!

[@crossoverbunchshow8793]

This girl blows my mind good and that girl deserves to win this whole competition

[@KaylaEnders]

I am rooting for Abi. She is my favorite this season. So beautiful.

[@monica-crystalarandia4081]

Extraordinary. She gave me chills with this performance and it was nice to see another side of Abi.

[@jhhayes7241]

She is my favorite female artist this season. Gosh, I feel her performances, and her technical ability is stellar. She is the front runner, for me. Another sublime performance and a showstopper, 3 times in a row!

[@Shea03865]

She is number 1 to This season in my book! Way to go Abi!

[@jacobmccain8794]

I saw the song choice and I got a little nervous because this is one of THE hardest songs to sing ever! I love that she made it entirely her own! The way she played with the melody and registers reminded of Lana del ray and Lorde but with even more vocal prowess.

[@ShadowWizardTV]

Yeah, started off like Lana for sure. I wished she kept it more smooth in that manner and then just ended with something special instead.

[@wtcarter2]

Wow, excellent analysis and those were high compliments. Thanks!

[@Take.It.Easy.7]

Praying that she wins this season. Abi all the way!❤😊

[@jasminecameron4026]

Very rough start but she hit that entirely out of the park for the rest of it 👏 👏 one of my favourite songs!!!

[@iris089]

She's probably so nervous or excited after hearing the result.

[@Kristoff-su6nd]

Would love to hear you sing.

[@jasminecameron4026]

@@Kristoff-su6nd Pardon?

[@Gimme_money]

Abi literally sounds like an angel every time her mouth opens!! Another great performance! Congratulations!

[@GRomance0804]

This gave me chills.... And it was full of emotion....

[@cherylalt101]

Gorgeous voice. Lovely performance. Her notes are crystal clear and so so pretty, almost haunting.

[@SamFocused]

Wow those runs and High notes gave me Goosebumps all Over my Body 💯💯💯

[@deechristensen8188]

May the presence of our great God remain with her as she delivers His amazing gift of song, humility and gratitude. This is your exclusive time to shine in His name Abi Carter. From a Christian sista and supporter in New Zealand. ❤❤❤

[@LACNA-zn8yn]

It just hit me in the core of my soul every time she sings…I’m actually stunned by how she can take songs that’s so powerful and just make a big wow everything.

[@typicallysomeone]

I honestly have nothing but great things to say about Abi. Yes this performance was a lil bit pitchy throughout but that doesn't matter. She sings like a butterfly everytime. Seriously she can actually become the first platinum ticket winner to actually win this competition.

[@guyluvsbeauty]

She’s a songbird and is capable of greatness.

[@weslleypaiva3407]

Unexpected song choice, but still STUNNING

[@singingchannel2648]

Good to hear your range of singing Abi 🥰 beautiful beautiful beautiful, stay true to who you are ❤

[@Ophelie_music]

You can really see how the judges emphasize with the contestants ☺❤

[@laureenfirehorse7544]

Her song choices are dreamy and take you to to a very special place, very unique spiritual person, she knows herself and what she wants to present. Fantastic.

[@wtcarter2]

Abi has the strongest, toughest personality and the brightest mind of anyone I have ever known. She is incredibly poised, well-spoken, in control, professional and at peace at what she does. She was born for this.

[@gmoney_12]

WAY TO GO ABI!!! ANOTHER AMAZING PERFORMANCE

[@jesseplecas]

She definitely has incredible skill but it takes some serious courage to cover Yebba, especially this song -- she got through it.

[@wtcarter2]

Abi has played (probably) thousands of songs during her street performances. She and her mom listen to all kinds of music. Abi has nearly a phonographic memory. She can listen to a song and play it and even sing the lyrics after hearing it just one time. She has a very sophisticated and varied repertoire off musical exposure from which to draw.

[@BenAnderson1]

This is her first imperfect song but it was phenomenal!!!!!

[@lukequanchi6347]

Aussie bloke on the voice did this a while back was one of the best auditions I’ve come across

[@Angel-ck9yr]

This was the best performance this season so far! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@wtcarter2]

I thought her audition was the best performance of the season.

[@babybirdhome]

Man, Abi is so awesome. I think in every performance I’ve heard so far it hasn’t been perfect and there’s been little bits and bobs that could be honed, practiced a bit more and improved, but I sure do love her voice and what she does with her performances! Everything she needs is all there. Everything she gets right is _sooooo_ good!

[@FADY-MAALOUF]

What an Angel ! Her voice and skills will mature more with time, but a beautiful raw talent

[@wtcarter2]

She's gotten better just during this contest! (But her audition is still my favorite.)

[@S.Shea2432]

WOW!! Abi, such an AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL performance!! 💜💜

[@MrFloydSaunders]

As much as I love her voice and her enormous talent, I didn’t like how she started out with this song, but she finished strong. Still see a big, huge career for her.

[@wtcarter2]

I've never heard the song before, but it sounds like it's really pitchy as written. Tough to sing!

[@canaryraod]

Continue to love her! She's got that "something" that makes her stand out from the rest!

[@wtcarter2]

There are so many great singers in this competition, but Abi has the whole package.

[@asmrqueen4627]

She has jesus in her heart ❤️

[@scottpoynor8216]

Abi is the real deal

[@Safirlady]

Beautiful voice; it was nice to see a few additional features revealed in her voice in this song, 💕💗💗💛💛🌸

[@NizziahBanda-mc7kf]

Team abi Carter ❤❤

[@akicastle179]

Hope she sing "in the arms of angel"

[@skater1642]

God, i love her voice. ❤️

[@keithsheehan254]

Excellent performance!❤🥰😍🤩

[@ppacademy2507]

If you know how hard to cover this song! Yebba is such a beast vocalist....

[@HeroShades]

Abi is someone I will never give constructive criticisms to because she never disappoints. This was her best performance, and the best performance of the season I've heard this season! That was such perfection and flawless performance, and she sang that with ease. Really angelic and beautiful. And her belts? Yes ma'am! I love her belts as it sounds powerful and angelic at the same time. She deserves to win the show. I threw all my shoes for this and my wigs were snatched. This was a perfect song choice for her voice and she slayed it. Very ear pleasing. She reminds me of one of my favorite characters from My Little Pony. YOU BETTA SANG! So you wanna be a sanger!

[@wtcarter2]

She's doing better with her enunciation. I would like to see more "happy" songs. A song of sheer joy. That would be nice!

[@flatplaneoregon4605]

This has been my pick since her audition. Abi Carter, the best I've seen on this series, and easily top 1 or 2 acknowledging this years extended roster. Incredible all.

[@azra.princeza]

WINNER ❤

[@ilahmaecunanan2629]

Bravo to Abi! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lsutigers8619]

I love her and her angelic voice!!

[@karipogue5647]

Even when she goes off key her good moments in the song are enough to make it up. She sends me. Whew.

[@SirVinzTV]

Wow..... Amazing voice... For the win.... It seems like finale performance😍❤️mabrouk can be the next winner👏👏👏🥳

[@crossoverbunchshow8793]

Aggre

[@JChristian07]

I always click the "newest" tab on the comments because I feel as though those more recent comments keep it more real with the reviews..

[@ShadowWizardTV]

Exactly how YT works. Lots of bots to deal with.

[@kyokendl373]

Omg 😭🔥🔥👏🏾

[@jillianbalcazar5491]

OMG Congratulations Abi Carter for making through to The Top 14, You deserve It & When you sing ''My Mind'' By Yebba During your performance of American Idol Tonight Wow I thought you did such A great & Amazing Job, Again you sound like you were singing from the heart, It was Beautiful & Very Entertainment!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@nperkins582]

Wow! What a voice! Beautiful...

[@MrYour1Fan]

2024 winner !!!

[@ChristianAVS]

Winner 2024 letss goo

[@Exl908]

Isn’t Abi just amazing!!!!???

[@roseannsmith1]

Abi for the win

[@jaelespinoza5062]

Abi is such a star! wow

[@Lily-il2oo]

ABI=AMAZING⭐️⭐️

[@user-so1ld2tg5e]

Abi is going to win this... 💯 Sure

[@windsup2day]

Hi Abi - You have been a favorite since your audition. If I was to give you one piece of advice, it would be to sing a classic that the whole world knows and loves so you can draw America in like you did on your original audition. You need a new "moment" to keep you in that top slot. There will be two of you left in the end...who is first and who is second may very well come down to song choice.❤

[@wtcarter2]

That is so true! She needs to find THAT song let the whole world will go "Oh my gosh! That's Abi!" She is making all of these songs uniquely hers. While Billie Eilish's version of "What was I made for?" was perfect, it's Abi's version that I remember most!

[@frankwill8073]

This is so amazing !!

[@giorgikenjia4782]

Masterpiece!

[@Tokyotreeman]

She’s going to win.

[@crossoverbunchshow8793]

Yes!

[@Carlbritt]

A star no matter what, talent that cannot go unnoticed.

[@mariazupa13]

She's amazing!

[@RobbyS-rr2if]

I have goosebumps 😮

[@High_c9]

Wow amazing performance ❤❤

[@loganbrown456]

woooooo! sounds like an angel!

[@ConcertgoerJ.R.]

I’ll keep it short and sweet, that was absolutely sensational!

[@sudqylouzi8228]

THOSE RUNS! HOW SMOOTH!!! Bravo.

[@stephenn8366]

That's was really rough in spots

[@yxuen3051]

she's so overrated

[@crossoverbunchshow8793]

@@yxuen3051no she’s not

[@ShadowWizardTV]

@@crossoverbunchshow8793 bro you are going around liking your own comments LOL

[@crossoverbunchshow8793]

@@ShadowWizardTV yes I can I just did! You are going to love Abi carter

[@RosaMujica-bd9bh]

La mejor merece ganar

[@monicahudson226]

Im soo happy Abi made it to the top 14..she noticed she was nervous singing..and shaky. Still think Abi will make it to top 3 and Win☺️💞🎶💞

[@iris089]

Who noticed?

[@daisylincolns6864]

her “belting” is just screeching. i am in pain watching this

[@wtcarter2]

I agree with you. There is a time and a place, but maybe this isn't the time and place!

[@latricehubbard8789]

It started off rough but midway through the end was good. I don't think this was a good song choice for her. Still one of my favorites and I think she will be top 3.

[@Bringonsunshine]

Powerful voice❣️

[@user-nr4fs1qq7b]

So beautiful ❤

[@marionfraser570]

This is the BEST ARTIST THAT HAS EVER BEEN ON AMERICAN IDOL HANDS DOWN !!!!!

[@wtcarter2]

Carrie Underwood was great!

[@lisakonteah7950]

Woooooooh!

[@thelimey351]

It feels like you’re watching HER show, that’s ⭐️ quality…

[@colettevandermerwe8609]

Phenomenal 🎉

[@SarrodJ007]

It does feel like these judges are attending her concert. She is so good, what is she really auditioning for anymore? She could be super famous right now!

[@wtcarter2]

She really could

[@mrstar4223]

Im pretty sure she will win!

[@FitzzBeats]

Tough song to cover. Good job !

[@deanlilmudguy]

But this is one of the untouchable song I would say. Maybe thats one of the reason as well why this was never put into record too. It was meant to be sang and goodbye..

[@Dontrolling]

Her stage look is giving Lana Del Ray

[@StevenArguedas]

This is one of the hardest songs ever written. She ATE.

[@amylake8499]

I have some favorites but I think she should win

[@arkansasrazorbacks3843]

WOW

[@UNSAMU3L]

Started off rough but got better as the performance went on. The only cover I can accept tho is Ross Anderson and Bailey busking performance but this was still good. Glad you made it through :)

[@terrybarton3697]

Beautiful voice, couldn’t understand most of the lyrics. That’s the song not her I believe - could be wrong. Vote for Abi!

[@wtcarter2]

Abi has trouble enunciating. I think she hears herself saying the words in her head, but they don't come out of her mouth! (She focuses, rather, on tonal quality.) I'm glad I'm not the only one who can't understand half the words she sings! (Not all her songs are like that, though. She does a great national anthem!) We've told her about it. She's getting better!

[@OHMaven1]

Abi appears to be classically trained. I think Abi, Mia, and Tristan will be in the top three. Mia has a very melodic voice who al can warble and yodel her notes with perfection! Abi needs to sing something besides ballads.

[@bennie822]

She looks like Anna Kendrick in this hairstyle 👍🏻🫶🏼

[@you5692]

i was thinking the same thing!

[@user-hs5fq2kx4b]

I love this arrangements, it gaves me goosebumps. You did it so well and amazing girl, you better sing that song! ❤

[@beffis1980]

Does anyone else think she looks like Alexandra Daddario? She could be her sister if not her twin. It’s literally those eyes they are electric.

[@wtcarter2]

I think she looks like her brother and sisters!

[@lucidarose613]

I think she'll win.