Laine Hardy from Louisiana sings BAD*SS Country song Audition American Idol 2018 Episode 2

Laine Hardy from Louisiana sings BAD*SS Country song. Audition American Idol 2018 on ABC Season 16 Episode 2 (AI S16E02). This is the full performance for this contestant audition.
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[@tonyroid1]

A dam good raspy voice kills it everytime!

[@DaileyShorts]

U should hear the real version of this song, by Band of Heathens, called "Hurricane". Sounds just as raspy. Bluesy. I love it

[@tonyroid1]

@@DaileyShorts ..the song is already on my Playlist.

[@doubletapthatdotty4597]

@@tonyroid1fr the guy acting like band of heathens weren’t huge at one point😂

[@tristinlucas7699]

Crazy That Luke said if you ain’t careful you might win American idol looking back it gives me chills knowing he actually did it!

[@seanborlaza4817]

True

[@lucidarose613]

Exactly

[@masonwilson1386]

It's scripted.

[@noworldforeric]

the next season...when he wasnt even trying out... XD

[@baddriver3580]

Yep, that boy is bad ass!!

[@texasseoul9779]

This will forever be the best American idol audition 🤣

[@Earl_of_bronze]

Alejandro looking at this comment like 👀

[@shannonodonnell5915]

For being so nervous like he said, he did such a great job making eye contact with the judges!

[@andersjensen1499]

He is just amazing - please make more music - I need to listen to your songs in my car when I burn gas-:)

[@brianmatuszewski3530]

Hell yeah!

[@sorenandersson1526]

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[@sorenandersson1526]

ÅP

[@3ip2itvv]

This video is why I listen to Band Of Heathens. Really added some great music to my playlist.

[@r0N1n_SD]

Me too

[@guttermagic9310]

Holy shit me too

[@bismarkaldana7730]

Holy Fucken Shit, me too!!! The lyrics to this song are bad ass. I love it

[@risler34]

Met them a few times circa 10-12 years ago and had beers after shows in central Illinois dive bars with them. Great band and even better people.

[@MegaHockeypuck1]

.. i truly think that this team of judges is the best, .. they are are not there to 'overshadow' the participants but rather to help them through the competition which way they can

[@retroradio-bysudarshankolh4803]

who else has seen this clip at least once almost every day.. ? ! what a voice..

[@lemae4578]

“FIRE IN THOSE VOCAL CORDS!” - Lionel Richie ... Geaux Laine Geaux!

[@karenhardie1132]

Just read he had strep, influenza, and ear infections when he got cut in 2018. That makes more sense now how he got cut last year. Congratulations on your big win this year. Enjoy your success. America cant wait to buy your album. You are a star. Keep your family close and fly.

[@chloestar3339]

im not kidding, before country wasn't my fav, but after this audition I started listening to more country songs and some really slaps

[@prestoncasano4970]

My grandma just passed and this was her favorite song. Rest In Peace Mimi

[@bg4t1]

The high black water the devils daughter. Sounds so righteous when he says that.

[@muzikizfun]

As much as I hated seeing him get cut the 1st time, there are times you need to cook that stew a little longer. He didn't waste the last year crying about things. He just worked hard and this year he is ready!

[@00tonytone]

Some blues singers say you cant be a good blues singer without going through the blues. It makes sense and I believe it.

[@hunterlivie7988]

AND HE ENDED UP WINNING!! LETS GO!

[@emillyyelen5169]

@@00tonytone its a sure thing!

[@Trash_is_life]

His second time around he didn't sound like his first

[@deborahlauterbach6156]

Keep encouraging this young talent. A benefit for all of us. Thanks for singing.

[@Traceman002]

WOW.what an unusual voice and great song!!! That song sounds far better with LAINE singing it!

[@bipolarlife7405]

When their voice takes you to another place, you know they good

[@goose8106]

Love his voice one of a kind i really hope someone signs him under their record label

[@lorenasantos9483]

Leny hardy tem essa voZ de neném

[@RCB58Hustler]

When I saw this live, I looked at my wife and said that's the winner ! When he was cut I was so disappointed I quit watching. But the show is American Idol not most potential. He practiced and came back and showed everybody why he'll be a STAR !

[@happentodie8776]

love that song and that kid sung the hell out of it , boy got me wanting to buy a truck !!!

[@tinkahal6547]

just pure talent, glad he won, country needs more guys like him.👍❤😉

[@Wryliegh]

In his 20 years of life he has accomplished so many things 1. Auditioned American Idol in 2018 and didn't make it to the live rounds 2. He came back to American Idol in 2019 to play guitar for a friend who was auditioning and he wasn't planning to audition again but Katy Perry begged him to sing again and take golden ticket and he did and he won it 3. Going On Tour and meeting his fans 4. He headlined Oregon Jamboree in August when an artist canceled 5. His debut album Here's To Anyone comes out on September 17th 6. He made his Grand Ole Opry Debut last night I can't wait to see what happens to him in the future I'm so incredibly proud of you Laine Reed Hardy

[@enokidake]

Man, the future was not bright. I hope he makes it through his criminal charges.

[@rosiepena8917]

Right before Katy said he looks like a young Elvis, I was thinking the exact same thing! He reminds me of Elvis! He has those dreamy Elvis eyes and Elvis was also from the south. Elvis's mother was part Native American and Laine's mother also looks part Native American. I cannot believe how much more he improved the following year. He is a true musician. He has a great stage presence which is why he won AI the following year.

[@linda5565]

Laine's maternal grandmother is Korean which explains the slightly hooded eyes and incredible cheek bones.......he is one handsome young man........look out ladies here he comes.........and he also can really, really sing.......!!!!

[@susanevangelatos9806]

My new favorite singer. This kid got it!

[@sallyfrenette9643]

I love that he's so modest and "real". VERY talented. I hope he goes far and stays grounded.🥰

[@wendycody6265]

I could listen to his version of this song a billion times 😘

[@MrDucatiV4]

Dude came as a support character and ends up winning! 🔥🔥🔥

[@daddydaughterchallenges82]

1 of the only people on this show to give me goose bumps when they sang

[@karenhardie1132]

He is ready this year to take it to the end. Win it Laine, you are a star.

[@CuntriBoi71]

Love this young man’s vocals!!!! And mom isn’t too bad on the eyes 👀 either!!!!😉😉😉 omg

[@lucidarose613]

Love the way He sings this song.

[@cindymcdonald967]

Laine is just such a handsome young man, bless his heart. If he doesn't make the top 10 in 2019, just won't watch American Idol again. But I will be buy Laine Hardy CD's and Laine Hardy concert tickets. Lionel is right, he has fire in his vocal chords!!!!! Katys right he is cute, cute,....cute! lol

[@cortez1408]

Everytime I wanna hear this song I come here

[@meganarey6883]

It’s so bizarre to me that he didn’t win it the first time because he was by far one of the best, if not The best and just so authentic and genuine and his voice is incredible and something you don’t hear anymore in music so I’m really happy that he got a second chance and came back and killed it because every performance was concert worthy. This kid was meant to sing. He’s literally one of my favorites, him and Luke Bryan.

[@bolby019]

I love how you described him as authentic, while that's one of his best songs (imo)

[@meganarey6883]

@@bolby019 I know. I think it really shines through in everything that he does and I love the song.

[@trinityregard634]

He won period both times

[@naayaa_samara9479]

“Please be able to sing !” **sings like a fckn rock star **

[@hannahg4929]

Luke Bryan's laugh is amazing! I love it!!!

[@dewgreen14]

This is now one of my fav songs

[@jstrobush]

He’s got a fantastic country voice!

[@caj5549]

His charisma reminds me of young Elvis.. future heartthrob

[@deeavery6564]

I love everything about this video!!!! The judges vibes n Lane ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lynnbelmosto1309]

Amazing to think Laine won this year.

[@nickfiorenza5930]

Very handsome, and one awesome voice to boot. Love to hear more of his music. God bless you son.

[@sg123sg8]

His come back to American idol was great😂

[@carlculver819]

I'm so glad everything worked out like it did and the world found you and you've done absolutely great for yourself kiddo 🤝 !!!

[@jamieduckworth5017]

Glad he win America idol this year

[@shellymartin4239]

Oh boy sing, Louisiana strong. We got to stick together. Keep singing

[@user-nc5fl4zj4m]

This guy has got talent I really honestly wish him the best he has got pure talent and to the short haired girl I know who you are but won't call any names yes that's how we talk down here kidding but it is how we talk down here. Anyway I think this guy has got a fantastic career head of him❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ and he's very cute to boot😊

[@stickytones6891]

He's got an old soul in his voice

[@jackjohnson7655]

Amazing ! In my opinion best singer on show .

[@klodianashehu411]

3:25 the look of Katey is everything how his voice is! HOT VOICE MALEEEEEE 🤟💥

[@joannahinojosa6667]

Just Love This KID!!

[@qpqpqp1974]

Laine is my all time fav!💕

[@owencollins947]

Lionel Richie - “We’re not going to bring it to a vote.” *brings it to a vote*

[@leanajo754]

He's great!

[@devinmccurry4235]

I remember when they used to show some of the bad auditions, I wish they still did, that used to be the best part of the show 😂😂

[@nunyanunya1516]

Swear dude

[@michaelougarezos8963]

i so love these three judges x x x

[@emilygrace1960]

Oh Laine!! We soooo need the version of OO-De-Lally that you did for American Idol. We need it on a CD somewhere!! I just went through all the digital download options on Amazon and found absolutely nothing - nothing anywhere close to this adorable version you do!! What an amazing little nod to your Daddy it would be, but I am almost sure all of American would sure love to have this version as well. I NEED it on digital download NOW!! LOL! (This music teacher desperately wants to play your version for the kiddos but I need it in a digital download version. We are not able to just pull it up here on youtube like this... We are trying to learn it on their ukuleles and I want them to learn your version. Yes, I can teach it to them, but I need someone of your status for them to listen to. It's just so much more fun for them.)

[@acloserlook6133]

I'm from Scotland I love country music.

[@r0N1n_SD]

Found Band of Heathens because of this. Thank you

[@seinipavia3268]

I predict this boy will win 2018 American Idol!!!

[@eddieharbison2002]

Seini Pavia I called it to he gonna win.

[@alextammayo3953]

*2019

[@Djoser774]

Hes a winner ai2019

[@reddeviljeremiahgodsoftheg4168]

Amazing Laine is a star I luv him

[@andylang2584]

Can't wait for the CD to come out. Rewatched and listened to all his videos and audios. God bless our humble and handsome Bayou Boy.

[@44Paws]

Oh his voice is just amazing..... Dang 🔥

[@draven3838]

This dude is amazing

[@Sjsnanasksksn]

This was the first thing that showed up when I searched Louisiana

[@I-love-God]

I’m from Livingston too, so it was pretty cool to see someone from here go on American idol. In fact, y’all probably won’t believe me, but Laine dated one of my cousins

[@tier1solutions28]

Lies!

[@I-love-God]

@@tier1solutions28 it’s true, I swear!

[@bismarkaldana7730]

Lionel's first reaction tho!! like "God Damn!! - blink blink"

[@libertyBuilders]

I don’t watch this show but that boy is badass!!!

[@jaimeparedes9188]

Amazing.

[@SVTShane361]

Amazing!

[@jamieduckworth5017]

Great singer

[@nikserof2183]

Talented and gorgeous.

[@miaeade3148]

Incredible ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lucassanchez9120]

Wow!!

[@paulinehigham900]

Wow fabulous ❤️

[@pangloiphom4882]

Great!!

[@bptrelas]

TOTALLY WORTH IT!

[@waitingodsgrace]

So sweet:)

[@annaniedzialek7205]

You were a great singer and you will go far and you did

[@ludwinmendoza1798]

Damn... Good!

[@lserr1972]

The original "Hurricane" was sung by my cousin Leon Everette. Band of Heathens actually covered it with a little alterations

[@trevorcreel4893]

it was definitely levon helm 😂

[@c_wonder]

Woahhh I don’t keep up with AI but I saw this kid on TV when it aired and still reference “drive my truck around town, I just burn gas” ALL THE TIME !! I can’t believe he won

[@Kaliceus]

the judge with red shirt, i guess he is a country artist. I don't know him ( he is not famous in my country, France), but i want him to be my friend ^^ he seems to be a good guy!

[@debbiemashburn4972]

Luke Bryan is awesome and hilarious

[@divergentsenior]

He is as real as he seems

[@keithgaines6996]

You ever caught a gator on a top water plug? Oh Luke 😂

[@lorirose46]

Loved this song, would like to know the actual name of it and the original singer. I cannot imagine the original singer sounding better than Laine Hardy just did, but I do have to be fare.. lol.. Love his voice!

[@willpope302]

did you not listen to the video?

[@lorirose46]

@@willpope302 Yes I did, and I posted this before I found my answer.

[@harleybaldwin7015]

@@lorirose46 Levon Helm from the band is the original artist, band of heathens is just another cover... Levon is famous for a song called "the weight"....Laine covers that too...check it out

[@lserr1972]

The Original was sung by my cousin Leon Everette back in the early 80s

[@qs4177]

The voice was good in 2018 but you can definitely see the difference between last year and this year

[@andrewhandley7239]

Kid’s amazing

[@CuntriBoi71]

Love to meet his mom!

[@jamieduckworth5017]

Awesome singer Laine is so cute Laine is

[@hakimidrissi]

من بين كل البرامج من هذا النوع ، هذا الثلاثي في لجنة التحكيم هو المفضل لدي ، خصوصاً كاتي ، ذكية جداً و مرحة ❤❤

[@scottclifford3505]

AWESOME 👍👍

[@LisaMurphy]

great singing great song

[@juliannestory2383]

so young and so good

[@avalerionbass]

Attractive, ambiguous ethnicity, sings, plays guitar, accent, young... Leave some women for the rest of us, damn!

[@harleybaldwin7015]

nailed it

[@clorozweepvmundosalazar5153]

Heard from somewhere that his mom is half Korean and half white. So he is a quarter korean., which I can see. He kind of looks like Steven yeun in a way, they both have really pretty delicate features lol

[@ofilhodekali]

He is so cute! And great voice too.

[@codycregger229]

Lionel knew instantly

[@LifeUser]

He would play at a local restaurant and at first a few people would show up, then the place would fill up when he played.

[@miguelstmartin5046]

Thirty miles on the Gulf Stream I hear the south wind moan The bridges getting lower The shrimp boats coming home The old man down in the Quarter Slowly turns his head Takes a sip from his whiskey bottle And this is what he said I was born in the rain on the Pontchartrain Underneath the Louisiana moon I don't mind the strain of a hurricane They come around every June The high black water, a devil's daughter She's hard, she's cold and she's mean But nobody taught her, it takes a lot of water to wash away New Orleans

[@andrewhandley7239]

Kid is amazing

[@heididagnall6533]

I'm 53 and my 25-year-old turn me on to Band of Heathens! Great music

[@user-zp5lt3kj7o]

haha yea God bless Jesus loves and God has a plan for all have a blessed day

[@kaylastubbe4367]

unbreakable