Gabby Barrett sings “Don't Stop Believing" Steve Perry in Audience American Idol 2018 Finale Top 3

Performance Night American Idol 2018 Top 3 Finale . This is Full Performance for this contestant during the Season 16 Episode 18 (S16E18) AI Finals on Sunday May 20, 2018 on ABC.
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The nationwide search for the next superstar kicked off in August, as the Idol Bus traveled covering 23 cities across the country. Auditioning was made easier than ever as hopefuls also had the opportunity to submit audition videos online as well as via select social media platforms using an official tag The Next Idol cultivating over 300,000 posts. Also for the first time in “American Idol” history hopefuls had the opportunity to audition through a livestream platform.
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. Host and producer Ryan Seacrest will return as host of the beloved series.
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[@deb9249]

I don't think this young woman had the slightest idea she was standing before... The Legend...The Voice.... Mr. Steve Perry!!!

[@allysonmessina1785]

Lol she identified him in the audience haha she does know who he is lol and that it was his song she was singing!

[@richardbrucemusic]

@@allysonmessina1785 yeah I saw that too - just a brief glance but then it dawned on her.

[@davidwatson3456]

Lowsy job!

[@kellyanderson7624]

Um..she knows who he is. She said his name lol

[@kellyanderson7624]

@@davidwatson3456 Its a hard song to sing. Nobody can sing it like Steve Perry.

[@Tank4Life]

Probably the greatest moment in Idol history. To have the man who wrote the song, love it that much. Still don't know how Gabbie didn't win.

[@tradewindsonthebay8667]

I really did not like her voice on that at all but to have Steve Perry come out. Wow! He looks great, who cares about the girl? LOL( just kidding) But i just did not care for her voice.

[@geoffreyholliday1971]

@@tradewindsonthebay8667 I agree i don't think her voice is unique she is a really good singer but she sounds like some other females in the business

[@cindynations4774]

She does not have the pipes for this song. She squeaks when she sings it.

[@sherikwasnik5290]

I do. Because that was an absolute butcher job of such a classic and unforgettable song. No wonder that no one has heard of her since then. She needs to go back to corner busking where she belongs.

[@TiagoSilvaESC]

@@geoffreyholliday1971 its 2022, majority of people that chart dont have great voices even Justin Bieber who is such an average singer is very popular...unfortunately talent is not so much rewarded nowadays.

[@arthurcamasi6274]

Steve Perry the best singer my rock ears have ever heard. What a great guy he is

[@jacksnedden8161]

Steve Perry is such an amazing artist and human being!!!

[@The20thCenturyLimited]

Steve Perry is just an overall great dude lol

[@dragonflyy000]

Agreed. Always was, Always will be. One of THE BEST singers EVER!!!!

[@sarahjanesegovia]

Oh dear God! I don't care 'bout the girl. I just watched this 'cause of Steve freakin' Perry! I'm out of breath just looking at him again after what seems to be like ages! I love you Steve!!! I just freakin' love you!! You are amazing!

[@anthonybrandmeyer401]

She rocked this song the other night in saint Louis. Omg it was really good the way she sung this song.... Her voice was unbelievably amazing.

[@philgarza6158]

Maybe she did over there but on American Idol she sucked harder than a nuclear powered dirt devil.

[@kellifronk6842]

Worth watching just to see Steve!

[@stephenperry2258]

Thanks for supporting my music,I’m so grateful....and I hope you never stop being a fan.

[@richardpuente8298]

Fantastic! The producers are finally showing some respect where it has been long over due..... Steve Perry is a living legend and he and his piers deserve way more recognition for their contributions to the world.... excellent!

[@jrnylvr]

I saw this and I am so stoked! I've loved Steve Perry for years!

[@kuwinsitall]

Perry has built up such goodwill in his life, even if he never sang another song. a life well lived.

[@mojotrexzoller4628]

The man, The legend, THE VOICE!!! 🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️🤙🏽

[@suckthebigoneforalongtime793]

Steve Perry is a class act all around. I'm 58 years old-remember listening to Journey back in the seventies. After watching interviews regarding his personal life-the loss he suffered have that much more respect for Steve.

[@adab9959]

I freaking LOVE Steve Perry!!!! So good to see him whether he sang or not!!!!

[@blackbvrry]

MY BABY STEVE! IM CRYING! I CANT BELIEVE I MISSED THIS

[@julsc2106]

blackbvrry well you get to see it on here its ok

[@blackbvrry]

Julian C I know but it would've been better to see him live lol

[@julsc2106]

blackbvrry I wish I could have too journey is the greatest rock band of all time in my opinion 😁

[@azmyleo67]

I'm here only because of STEVE PERRY !!! Singaporeans love Steve Perry !!!

[@Journeyofourlife436]

The voice and legendary Steve Perry!!!

[@pammie1774]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, STEVE PERRY!!!!! I screamed, OMG OMG OMG, it's Steve Perry and almost passed out!!!!! lol

[@jaceek2030]

This was worth clicking on X "Infinity" just to see Steve Perry!!!!!

[@bradcrawford1998]

There was NOBODY with the full package that Steve Perry brought to Journey in 1977: The melodic, soothing, soaring tenor. The charisma, charm, energy, story telling and stage presence. BEAUTIFUL person and personality. AMAZING GIFTED songwriter. He wrote with JC the most popular downloaded song in the history of music, which is AMAZING 🤯. Dont Stop Believin could be labeled the Anthem of Rock and Roll 😉

[@GermanProudly]

Steve was kind to her. I think she learned that this is not an easy song to sing...

[@denalistar5256]

Yeah...not an easy song at all!! No one will ever be able to sing it like him!

[@brittanylamote3665]

I don’t think it was a good idea for her to put the mic out for the audience to sing either. Since it’s a singing competition where SHE is supposed to be the one singing.

[@GermanProudly]

@@brittanylamote3665 I agree. You do that when you are an established act, not when you are trying to win a competition where you are being judged on your singing ability. I understand that putting the mic out to the audience might show some level of stagecraft, but it also registers as vocal laziness to some audience members - a way of 'saving ' the voice. Best not done during a competition.

[@hanisrockz]

He is a nice guy

[@GermanProudly]

@@hanisrockz Yes, he was very gracious. He could easily have been very critical as he has a remarkable ear and could easily hear that she struggled with the song. It's also true that the issues that come up when a woman tries to belt this song are somewhat different from what Steve experienced as a singer. He may not have wanted to get into all of that with her. He was a total gentleman.

[@journeyon2489]

This was great! This girl looked so surprised and so happy! So good that Steve is making appearances like this so randomly! Hopefully we get new music soon and more! Been a fan for over 35 years! He is such a legend in his own kind! He is such a great guy and has a big heart! Nobody ever has a bad comment about Steve Perry. All good things said. Lots of loyalty out there in the world for this man! Wish he would be a judge in the Voice or American Idol, but yeah like he said before he would not. I don't blame him. Everybody has good talent in their own. Steve Perry doesn't need Journey, people love him just as much without them. He made a name for himself and now he has left us with a wonderful legacy!

[@markhill3759]

Steve fucking Perry! The Legend! The Voice! The one famous person I’d like to meet! Awesome!

[@mortarandpestletshuajkhibt7791]

I cried when the camera panned to Steve. This guy truly has the voice of my lifetime.

[@donnareed9060]

Omgggg!! This was unbelievable!!!! I screamed and cried.. to think I almost missed it . I said I wasn’t watching Idol anymore and low and behold I just happened to turn it on at work on my break ..a treasured moment for sure!❤️

[@donnareed9060]

...and I didn’t think the great Steve Perry could get anymore handsome!!... I swear I could have fainted

[@deborahbrzowski4205]

AWESOME!...and OMG Steve Perry👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💗We love ya Stevie!Xoxo

[@kimberlyg7618]

He is my favorite male vocalist of all time. I miss him and he knows talent when he sees it and hears it. Gabby is the next American Idol

[@austinrodarte7045]

I would be obsessed with American idol if Steve Perry was one of the three judges for American Idol!

[@autumngill3096]

Austin Rodarte I read an article one time, where Steve Perry said he would never be a judge on idol or any of the other talent shows. Randy Jackson asked him several times to be a guest judge. Steve said he didn't have it in him to tell someone they aren't good enough for the business. Especially after being told no so many times himself. I think it would be amazing if he did though, or as a mentor

[@austinrodarte7045]

Autumn Gill Thank you for that information but yeah you are absolutely right! That's what I believed why Steve Perry has never judged for any singing competitions. He is such a humble, kind and prudent person. Which is another reason why I admire him not just as a singer but by his overall personality. It's very rare to see Steve Perry on TV or anywhere due to him living a reclusive life!

[@writejules]

I read that too. I don’t know why he feels that way, he would’ve been excellent on Idol when it first came out. Steve is a perfectionist, and he’s also a thoughtful and articulate. But I think he detests any role in the public eye.

[@elgriego331]

He’s too good to even be a judge on that show .

[@joelopez4828]

Austin Rodarte

[@rebeccahefner4290]

NO ONE will ever come close to singing that song like the master Steve Perry! He will never be topped!

[@alicepatton2441]

It doesn't who tries to sing Steves songs,they will never touch him and his remarkable voice. So many have tried. Give it up. There's only one Steve Perry. His voice could never done by no one. Steve is and always be No. 1. Love you Steve 💜 💜 💜 💜

[@UnworthyServantofChrist]

Oh my goodness!!! Steve Perry!!!

[@alicepatton2441]

I was excited to see my man Steve come out. This man is my idol. He always looks good. .It was so nice of him to show up there. I was as excited as everyone else. He's been my idol for 42 yrs. Love you Steve 💜💜💜💜

[@glendirienzo1365]

Steve was being very kind. And I mean, kind.

[@scottdavidson7001]

THE VOICE IN THE HOUSE!!!! E'NUFF SAID!

[@marylawson1870]

She did great!!! Strong vocals with a little bit twang. Hits high notes with strength and clarity!!!! I always like different and this was full of energy like the song!!! I like how she ended the song like steve perry did in journey's live version! Excellent job!!! It was great seeing Steve Perry again!!! What an honor to be critique by him. I believe he was sincere too!!! Steve Perry is awesome!!!!

[@gregorycarlson6632]

Steve Perry richly deserves all that has been said here ! But let’s not forget that Gabby is one of the best new voices out there! Let’s give it up for her too!!

[@kellym7279]

I love you Steve,you'll always be#1!!!!!

[@stephenperry2258]

Thanks for supporting my music,I’m so grateful....and I hope you never stop being a fan.

[@UNbowed62]

I’m gonna sing this song @Senior Center & hope Steve Perry drops in & holds onto my hand that long....💋🤗

[@JodiGerjets1968]

What a kind, sweet, beautiful soul. Love me some Steve Perry! He's my fav! ♥

[@joannemckenna4469]

Many guys have sung this song. Refreshing to have a Female Voice sing this song ! She was Great! Amazing to See Steve Perry!

[@annsebastiano7507]

I LOVE STEVE OERRY ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@stephenperry2258]

Thanks for supporting my music,I’m so grateful....and I hope you never stop being a fan.

[@eggshelleytheegg1014]

literally skipped to the end just to see him lol🥰, only reason why I clicked on this video

[@dannymartinez9371]

Steve Perry is a really class act here because that version was not the best. She lurks around the stage as though she were wearing a monster costume. Lionel Richie is really the only true contemporary of Steve Perry and his silence shows respect.

[@frauddetector6129]

Well said.

[@randysuttles6914]

It is now 4 years later and she has done more than the #1 or #2 and she has had a couple of hits

[@denalistar5256]

Steve Perry is a class act!! LOVE HIM!! And he is still extremely HOT for his age!! He looks fantastic!! He truly has one of the best voices our planet has ever been graced with!

[@sannee63]

OMG!!! What a great song of choice!!! You couldn't have picked a better song! The most amazing part and I am jumping out of my skin...Steve Perry!!! Oh what a great present!!!!!! OMG!

[@sannee63]

LOL

[@sannee63]

Gabby did a great job, I think I was so excited I didn't mention it. She has an awesome voice!

[@joanklapperich9331]

Great to see Steve Perry!!!!! I wish I could see him sing in person!!! He can surprise me anytime!!

[@NanaWildflowers]

OMG STEVE

[@sudiptakiran]

The legend himself!! Take a bow!!

[@Frosty-cz4vr]

Only came here to see Steve Perry, wonderful man, he was so kind to that u.m.m.m. singer?

[@kkb2191kb]

Steve's speaking voice is so soothing.

[@meganbolay3133]

Butchered a awesome song. Loved seeing my man. He looks great .

[@polyprinz]

You can appreciate how amazing a vocalist the legendary Steve Perry is, and how this girl can't even hit the notes to the song.

[@Aussiegirl1972]

He’s such a beautiful man inside and out. It’s the Portuguese in him 😝☺️

[@stephenperry2258]

Thanks for supporting my music,I’m so grateful....and I hope you never stop being a fan.

[@donnarodabaugh438]

Oh my heavens! When I went on U tube yesterday I got so happy I cried! Love you Steve to pieces and u still got it! I've never stopped listening to you and was prayin u would come back! What a prayer answered!

[@lisashields2513]

Steve Perry! Integrity and class all the way!

[@jashley777]

Wow! What an honour!! Every artist loves hearing their song played differently. She definitely did it Justice. Steve Perry saying it's the best he's heard ... love it.

[@beatehurm9540]

Steve Perry is so incredibly nice!

[@stephenperry2258]

Thanks for supporting my music,I’m so grateful....and I hope you never stop being a fan.

[@beatehurm9540]

@@stephenperry2258 I'll never stop being a fan, never ever! :-)

[@shojay9270]

Hands down Steve Perry is our American Idol forever! God Bless you Steve we love you😊

[@tinafuller5022]

That was awesome Gabby! Steve Perry- no words just LOVE❤️

[@tkeforever4809]

DAMMIT, Steve....enough with teasing us! Come back to all of us!!

[@LovTheNose]

Steve come back, America loves and misses you! ♥️

[@deborahshea6612]

Steve Perry is the voice of rock and roll! God bless him!

[@meowphin7301]

Was in the only one who thought her version sucked? She has an irritating voice, trying to hard, missed some important lyrics. It's like Taylor Swift covering Earth Wind and Fire smh. Steve as always incredibly good looking and a delight to see.

Nope. She sucked.

[@jimquantic]

He was being very gracious, wonder how many people really think it was the best version of that song they ever heard? I don't know, maybe it was, but I only hear his voice in my mind, for that one.

[@merrypeary]

Great to see Steve Perry!!!

[@sassbrat]

Love the little twang she gave this song. She also pulled off her outfit for this song. One of the only people I've seen that could pull of a dress that short and look good.

[@stephendall2329]

Steve Perry was a high school classmate and I never realized how great he was going to be.

[@paulac1271]

That is one of the best songs ever written absolutely love it.

[@lobo81865]

Only watched it to see Steve Perry.

[@kathleenrose8458]

WOW. Her energy is amazing and how sweet to have Mr Steve Perry there!

[@johnmacauley6391]

The best tenner voice,and a great guy.

[@imcaligirl]

Who doesn’t know this song by Steve Perry .. dud only someone on another planet.

[@dgcmusi]

Band is incredible .....not the singer for this song ...

[@kayleighann30]

OMG Steve Perry!! Just love him, wish he'd sing again damn!

[@kathyhatfield4208]

What a gracious and kind human Steve Perry is. My favorite vocalist of all time

[@rehoboth2721]

Pittsburgh and our friend Jackie are over the moon with Gabby's performance tonight.

[@miker5125]

I speak for all Americans, Steve Perry should be able to walk into any bar in America and have cold one on the house !

[@twang8884]

LEGEND!!!!!!!

[@DallasPix]

Well, after about 10-15 of seconds of singing, I'll pass.. Way to much *vibrato* in her voice.. Sounds like she's about 7 years old.... Sorry, Just gotta pass on this......... & Steve Perry.. More talent than all the judges combined..

[@xfoisy]

DallasPix you bad..hahaha but i agree

[@jaywill4ever]

You gotta give Lionel Richie his props, though. The man is a living legend.

[@tattoome63]

I love Steve Perry.

[@stephenperry2258]

Thanks for supporting my music,I’m so grateful....and I hope you never stop being a fan.

[@Davelakful]

@@stephenperry2258- in the 80s we played "Wheel in The Sky" and our mom loved that song!

[@pumpkinpuna4087]

FOREVER THE MAN FOREVER A FAN!!!

[@jaimew1539]

Steve Perry has the best voice, absolute all time favorite voice and Ann Wilson takes my top female fave.

[@andreabloch262]

I would have passed out if I turned around and saw one of the greatest singers of all time, my favorite male vocalist-the one, the only-STEVE PERRY!

[@trb2021]

I wish he had taken the mic away!!! Damn, she was ruining his song!!

[@christinestarr2638]

Your opinion only; he thought it was the best version ever!

[@trb2021]

Christine Starr Exactly! My opinion and I doubt its ONLY my opinion. That was horrible! And what was Steve gonna say??? I mean really. Katy Perry liked it but she's horrible too. Maybe Steve's hearing is going bad. 😂

[@nikkimack5381]

It's me Damn right

[@simoncowellsleftnut9957]

Christine Starr he was paid to say that fam

[@donnarodabaugh438]

It's me she's a country artist and she did great! Nobody will ever beat Steve n vocals!!

[@mikeanderson9266]

Wow, she killed it! Well done. If I had to pick a female singer to replace Steve, she would be it.

[@CavemanJesus4Life]

My god that was terrible, the only thing that saved this video is Steve Perry

[@jbrunsj]

Jup and jup!

[@scottdavidson7001]

@@jbrunsj yup yup yup. Gabby needs to take the train and go anywhere.. but the stage. She can't do this song. It frankly STUNK!

[@Linda90503]

@Scott Davidson that was a good one! LOL. Gabby has no vocal range, she just yells. I’m sure Steve was being very gracious, as always.

[@eggshelleytheegg1014]

@Point Dexter in my opinion he has very unique (and absolutely beautiful) vocals that arent going to be easy to copy lol. I really just love the 70s and 80s and shit cuz we had so many unique voices and I feel like vocal range for a lot of male singers were really big.

[@charityjessop6837]

Why do people have to put so much hate out there!? She did amazing. I think some people are jealous

[@debtombs9619]

Who doesn't love the original Journey Icon Steve Perry ❤❤❤

[@robinriddle3053]

'' STEVE PARRY '' Still Looking Good ''WHAT A VERY FINE MAN ''OOOOOOO MY''💕💕

[@dibber43]

Where is Gabby Barrett these days? Gorgeous gal!!!😊👍

[@charleneevans5848]

Gabby may not have won American Idol but she is on her way to a great career. Pittsburgh;s own . love ya girl

[@bendabeast0461]

She really captured the way not to sing that song

[@seanmares2406]

You're dam right my friend

[@bendabeast0461]

@@seanmares2406 it’s too fast

[@glockwhore]

Destroyed the song unfortunately

[@davidnovakovich5583]

Painful.

[@User2718218]

She totally sucked and look at how pretentious everybody is. Where is Simon when you need him?

[@benniewilliams9613]

Joan Fisher you are so right. Steve does not want the limelight. He has family and grandkids to keep him busy. He keeps them out of the limelight, which is good. He is out and about when he wants to be.

[@kaitlynepetronio51500]

I am a fan of Gabby Barrett and she did this song incredible and stop hating on Gabby Barrett

[@anittab1]

i watch this when it happen i was surprise of steve perry was there .. loved it.

[@texastexas6920]

WOW!!! She’s Probably Freaking out!!

[@pattizapf4135]

Right on Luke, she is a great great singer and she tore the stage up with everything she sings

[@corymon1567]

O.M.G, Steve was there!! I'll adore you FOREVER, Steve Perry the greatest of all times voice 🎤🎤🎶💞💞💞

[@cactusman6937]

Imagine the feeling of nostalgia Steve felt when he heard that opening and knew instantly what song she was singing.

[@Justbeingme971]

She's a great singer. I have to say her performance(the way she moves on stage) drastically improved.

[@vivianmaiorana4123]

She’s really good and a favorite song of mine.