The Idol Breakdown with Clark Beckham (S22 Ep16)

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[@jaelespinoza5062]

Abi and Jack my final 2 ... nuff said Mckenna and Julia will be DEARLY missed

[@marthalisk303]

I loved Julia, she should be so proud!

[@RehabRaccoon69]

AMEN TO THIS. *Manifesting this Final 2 plzzzzz* I'd be very cool with Will being 3rd place. It would be a dream come true to see Emmy and Triston leave next week. They're both past their expiration date; the quality is now rancid and growing moldy.

[@carolr.1039]

Yes, I loved Julia too. Gonna miss her!

[@Meliitak]

100% from me to

[@Fairburne69]

My final 2 are Abi and Will. Although I like your finale more with Jack. Will is who I think will win Abi is who I want to win. Jack is who I want in the finale. Will is who I think will be in the finale.

[@userunknown1578]

Can you please put Emmy as your #1? She should've been sent home weeks ago.

[@glynisj.7170]

She will be the first special needs winner. History being made.

[@JanaeGadzinski-jd3pw]

It’s really doing her a disservice mentally She is not ready as well as not able to handle the fame. She is a sweet girl, but handing something to her that she doesn’t deserve it’s not the answer

[@lmacdonald1281]

Abi and Julia’s friendship are the winners

[@RehabRaccoon69]

Juliabi or Abulia? Either way, best Idol womance ever! And Kradam (Kris/Adam) still my favorite bromance ever.

[@uscscjohnson]

I attended last night's show live. I sat with the contestant's families which Is always fun. Overall, the performances were entertaining. In person, Jack was on another level. Abi is "professional." That "equipment malfunction" and how she deftly handled it was amazing. I have no idea what they showed on TV but the judges literally went crazy first bumping and celebrating. But the problem with Abi "the professional" is that she sacrifices "soul" for technique. I was disappointed Emmy made it through over Julia. I don't want to be negative but all of this "your coming out of your shell" stuff has gotten really old. She is the grand daughter of a Country legend and has even performed on stage with said legend. That has given her exposure and opportunities other contestants could only dream of. During the dance numbers, she poured cold water on the crowd. Sadly, I knew Julia could not recover from her dance number. It just didn't work. Her Adele song was powerful and her voice was powerful. Will was far more important to the show than I expected. The way he worked the crowd and smiled before his performance created a "hell, son, let's get this party started!" vibe. I was certain the "Adele catalogue" would be his undoing... nope.

[@RehabRaccoon69]

Preach it about Emmy, or rather Phlegmmy, the nepo-baby. Gtfo, this "special Olympics" storyline of hers is pathetic. Go exploit your grandmothers' connections, and millions, and leave. Tired of her shit. Tired of Triston too. I liked him a lot at first. He started out amazingly. But last night were probably his two worst vocals! I disagree about Abi. I think she has tons of emotion that she's conveyed in various performances. I think Will is doing well. I thought they were just letting him walk away with the competition, for being "solid", because he was underwhelming. But last week he impressed me both nights. And last night too, altho the second half of "Rolling in the Deep was rough! And Jack is my favorite. Loved his first performance more, but I'm so glad people are digging him. 🤩 Oh, and they made an error not saving Kaibrienne over Meh-Kenna. Either lady would've left with Julia last night, but still.

[@HappyCentaur-jm9lm]

@@RehabRaccoon69 - You'd think she'd be a star by now or gotten somewhere in the industry, had she truly "exploited" the fact that she's Loretta Lynn's grandchild. Friendly reminder that life isn't fair, and that people like Emmy and McKenna and Kaya Stewart from last season will exist in every outlet.

[@riskyrocko]

I love your commentary! You spoke nothing but FACTS

[@autk]

Dress it up however you want to, it's hate bro, and sour grapes because your favorite or favorites didn't make the cut, cry harder, those that have been cut didn't have it, faltered here and there, grow up.

[@autk]

​@@RehabRaccoon69 pathetic drivel

[@paullefko]

I’ve been calling Jack for a very long time; he has an infectious style and he is good singer. The crew votes him to continue on the show for a good reason. I’m still calling him 1st or 2nd with Abi

[@ravenwild5184]

Nobody dare try to change McKennas incredible smokey voice, it's perfect.

[@2TurntKaren]

Can you imagine her singing “Is it a Crime” by Sade - that would be incredible. Her tone needs a certain type of song.

[@chrisjacobsen5558]

Jack is definitely the one performer week after week that is bringing it.

[@omegafirelord7469]

Finally, Abi has been my number one from her audition on, that's why she won the platinum ticket and got the prime spot last night! She killed both songs last night and also showed her juggling skills! She is my favorite to win and have a great career!

[@wilmasantos3255]

My favorites by far are Jack and Abi 🤍

[@alexhallstrom3898]

Same here

[@ElFroggo6632]

Fr they’re my only hope 😭

[@RehabRaccoon69]

Such great taste! 💙

[@GG-id8bt]

Emmy over Julia is a travesty. Jack B absolutely blew the shi-t off the ceiling with his first song. I can no longer listen to the judges. They speak gibberish and nonsense. When everyone gets a standing O every time, standing O’s lose their meaning. I miss the days when the judges gave actual critiques.

[@AllGreyEverything]

I think Julia has the bigger, stronger voice, but Emmy is the more assured and honed performer. I'm not nervous about inconsistencies when she sings like I am with Julia. Emmy knows her lane and stays in it. That's not a matter of being daring or having a big voice, because I never felt that nervousness with someone like Jayna.

[@heatherdastrup6455]

I feel like nobody is talking about how Abi reminds us of Angie Miller from many seasons ago. Right?! The cracks and falsettos in their voices. So many similar vocal choices. Angie was underrated for how amazing she was.

[@Fairburne69]

Agree 100%

[@northwoodfalls1403]

Abi’s version of Hello was gorgeous and so smart and perfectly executed. There was a Tori Amos vibe going on there with the piano accompaniment and in the way she used the softness in her voice at the onset. I was really impressed. She made it so effortless and natural that it would be easy to miss just how brilliant the whole thing was. It was SO smart to not try and compete with Adele’s voice. Obviously, Adele writes her music for her own voice and I think people don’t realize just how agile you need to be vocally to sing her songs well. She flips between her registers at a rapid fire pace. The lyrics themselves and where she places them against the music have a sway and a pulse to them that you have to nail perfectly or it all falls kinda flat. She has such a rich, wide, powerful mixed voice and her broad natural speaking accent places inflections in a specific way … it’s just hard to make an Adele song sound as good when yo don’t have Adele’s entire vocal tract lol. Abi has a powerful voice in there but the timbre of it is a lot brighter than Adele’s which can make it really difficult to get the *punch* out of the lyrics so she just didn’t try and compete with that and she placed the vocal emphasis on different parts of phrases and lines that still translated that powerful emotion but in a totally different way. I could geek out about this performance for a while. It was just brilliant. Very rare to see someone this young with this much insight into the power of arrangement to do all those things: keep the emotional integrity of the original but constructed to allow your voice to be the vehicle instead of mimicking the original. It’s the best Adele cover I’ve seen since Chester Bennington did Rolling in the Deep.

[@karenhardie1132]

Clark you know it is country idol now. Will and Triston have the strong country vote. They should do a separate country idol show.

[@HebbleTyson]

I guess you could call Iam Kona-Country! LOL!

[@lbdan80]

I think you're right about the country vote. It's been like that for a long while now sadly. My top 2 would be Abi and Jack for sure. All my other faves got voted off too soon.

[@BrotherEDEN]

Beem saying this for every season. Country Idol. Pop Idol. Soul Idol. Heck, even Gospel Idol. Time to franchise !!!

[@Fairburne69]

I agree. Country singers definitely have an unfair advantage.

[@jh-is8nq]

Emmys vocals have such a special quality much like Julia Stone. Many people don't get it but those that do know she's special. Her tone and style is very emotional and translates well to an emo / alternative vibe. She can definitely make a mark in the music industry and most likely will. Not every thing on the billboard charts is about hitting and holding high notes and doing runs. Emmys a damn good singer.

[@ginajackson8482]

Completely agree👍🏻

[@amesblaze]

Completely disagree 👎🏻

[@JanaeGadzinski-jd3pw]

Completely disagree😞 To be to the top 5 Should have been out of her shell long. ago!!!!

[@jh-is8nq]

@@JanaeGadzinski-jd3pw she's in "a shell" bc the producers and judge want it that way. She's not acting any sort of way that would imply she's in a shell at this point. The judges just keep bringing it up bc they have a hard time of thinking of things to talk about. If you asked Emmy she would say she's not shy or frightened past week 3 or 4. Just like when the judges say to every single contestant " you took that song and made it you're own!" .

[@schannstewart9385]

She brings you in on her first note

[@enzo1083]

abi is on a league of her own both on vocal quality and on musicianship. jack is a solid #2 but abi should win hands down.

[@bradcrawford1998]

I think if Abi finished 2nd or 3rd, they say she would be better off signing a record deal on her own vs being married to Idols biased contractual obligations 🤔 Can anyone shed any light on this. For my $$$, Abi is CLEARLY the Best of the remaining 5 and the ONLY one I would spend a nickle on to buy music or go see live. I would pay right now good $$$ to see Abi Carter live, that's how much she moves me with her performances. ESPECIALLY her slow tunes, but im so HAPPY she got from behind the piano and got out there in front of the crowd. GREAT JOB Abi. You are so special. Indigo and Palm Springs, CA has to be going crazy for your success 🤩

[@dtimmymoua]

I say this is gonna be a Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips situation, Abi is definitely the better singer but Jack is super likable

[@kaylove3916]

Abi slayed both rounds !! Period I hope she honestly wins

[@mamarmst]

Jack should win. Abi should be 2nd. Both are great but Jack has been more solid and consistent

[@lmacdonald1281]

Agreed! Adam was such a connector in his season. It was the BEST season because of Adam and the way everyone interacted because of his charisma. Love Abi and Julia’s connection. Best part! BFF

[@mshaffer914]

I’m not sure why all the Triston love. Last few weeks have not been good in my opinion. His voice was flat.

[@kelson63100]

Especially in the Adele song…he sounded off

[@dtimmymoua]

he has a monster voice…like he’s young and I just feel like he’s burning out….

[@mickkali]

Thanks Clark. Love your Idol critiques and your channel ❤️. When are you going to critique The Voice 😉? Yuppp I watch and enjoy both shows

[@snow6390]

Out of the remaining contestants JACK is the most exciting and versatile for me, his voice is kinda magic for me. I would go to his concert tomorrow! He’s shown the most growth of any of the contestants IMHO. I hated to see Julia and McKenna leave the show last night. I just don’t understand how Tristan is in the top 5. For me, he should have been gone a few weeks ago.

[@BethanyDuarte]

Abi and Jack have been my front runners from the auditions, so I'm honestly not surprised where they are now!

[@rainedyani8505]

Abi’s Adele was unbelievably beautiful. 😭❤️🌟 She really should win the whole thing. I can’t even watch Will, Emmy or Jack, but Triston is cute and is at least entertaining.

[@imonearthnow1903]

🙏 Jack!

[@canaryraod]

As someone who loves songs that move or inspire me, I love Abie the best. With the Adele song I was moved and with the Fall Out Boy song I literally played it over and over for my workout.

[@marissajensen]

Just want to say that the like reminders are helpful! I want to support the youtubers I follow but tend to forget to like videos, including if the reminder is at the beginning or end cause its become so typical to say it then that its like my brain autotunes it out.

[@janechidekel4231]

Visit for first time. Found by mistake. Broke my heart when Julie G ( not sure of name. But know her voice. She was winner

[@kempiro]

I thought Triston's version of Go Easy on Me was completely asleep. No emotional coherence with the lyrics, and that's a VERY straightforwardly emotional song. I was a bit shocked. Am I alone in this?

[@AmandaJYoungs]

When I heard the announcement of the Top 5, I went to look for this video (which probably hadn't been posted yet) because the FIRST thing I said out loud was "Well, this is exactly what Clark Beckham was saying!" You are a very astute commentator and your channel is always the one to check out. I was disappointed we lost Julia, but I agree with what you said about the first song choice. Now she's gone, Jack or Abi would be my preferred winner, but I think we've got a country winner this year, like it or not. Probably Will (the Adele song "Rolling in the Deep" was amazing - reminded me of Jace Everett a bit).

[@KateHannon]

I love Emmy. She’s the kind of artist I like listening to over and over on Spotify. ❤😊

[@dollyaschultz88]

Always hit the thumbs up

[@ginajackson8482]

My top 3 are Abi, Emmy and Jack. Not necessarily in this order.

[@np8700]

Vocal Lesson = Addressing the mechanics and technique of vocalism; Vocal Coaching = Address interpretation and stylistic options with a particular voice.

[@janechidekel4231]

Also. There has to be a coach save or sing off up until 5 singers. Some one has to steer it back to talent!!

[@jackiewalsh9652]

Hi Clark!!!

[@judieloveday1643]

Abi has been my favourite for a while. Mackenna was my No 2, but she's gone now unfortunately. I think Triston is in over his head since he's so young and hasn't experienced the things he's singing about. I'm so not into country music, but I think Will will be the runner-up to Abi. (I only get to see what's posted on KZbin since I'm in Australia, so I've probably missed some of the shows.)

[@gmoney_12]

I will miss McKenna🤧 she was an absolute star!! She’s amazing and I know she will have an amazing career in the future!!! Much love to McKenna!!!💚 BUT IN ROOTING FOR EMMY AND ABI THEY ARE AMAZING!!!🙏💚

[@shayxtreme]

My top 5 are 1 . Abi 2. Will 3 Jack 4. Emmy 5. Triston

[@imonearthnow1903]

Nice job but move Jack to first place.

[@shayxtreme]

@imonearthnow1903 nah he's great, but I'd rather watch her for 60 min than watching him for 20. Also, I much prefer female voices, and if there is any possibility of her creating her own Symphonic Rock band , I'll take it.

[@autk]

@shayxtreme concur

[@janjamesramos247]

No Will. He's being repetitive and very predictable.

[@Fairburne69]

@@shayxtreme The only thing I would change is Will and Jack. But Abi is by far my favorite. It's time for Emmy and Triston to go home. I think Will Mosley will win.

[@soniashelzi2237]

Love her in the Rock genre❤Abi

[@americanmade7997]

As soon as i heard McKenna talk at her audition, i knew i was gonna like her singing style. I didnt like it... i was freakin spellbound by it. Deaf tone people just dont get. Im guessing their music preferences are basic and mainstream. McKenna has that ability on stage to never look away, pull u in and make u feel every lyric she sings. That sultry, smokey, rasp and cry in her style are more of a rarity and those singers are the ones that cut right through to the bones. I expected McKenna's run on Idol to end at top 5... because the voter base is more represented by country and belting pop singers. But millions of people know exactly what makes McKenna so special and those r my kinda people. Im glad she stayed in her lane and didnt try to sing more dancing, upbeat fast songs that just aint her. Makes me appreciate her even more. Im not excited anymore about Idol, but ill be rooting for Abi now.

[@jh-is8nq]

Ok, so Katy's b**bs stole the spotlight but Jack had the best vocal performance of the night with his Adele cover. #1 Jack #2 Abi #3 Emmy

[@nancy9891]

He wants to be jailed as a martyr for the “evil” democrats who have been trying to hurt his presidential campaign. All of the fake media outlets will post him as a victim. Trump will do anything to get elected

[@Fairburne69]

Abi, Jack, Will, Emmy & Triston. The next two to go home will be Emmy & Triston. This is the first time where I think the top 3 I want will be the top 3 we get.

[@HeroShades]

My favorites of the night were Abi, Julia, McKenna, and Jack!

[@margieelwood7355]

My favorites Tristan and Jack

[@ARTWITHMRE]

Abi is my fav. Will is second. He just sounds like he should already be on the radio. I really like Emmy, and I can't believe they've pushed her towards Jewell!!!! I think she would kill Jewell's catalog!

[@nhiarslain2422]

I missed Jayna, Kayko, and now McKenna. My only favorite left is Jack!

[@WildRemedies]

I always find your commentary very interesting… Nobody that I ever thought should win the show has won the show… But that doesn't stop me from rooting for Jack… And maybe Willl also… they thrown out anybody else I cared about... but I always thought it was because I wasn't a musician or a singer and I just didn't know what I was talking about… But the thing is as an audience I know what I like

[@amelimelo164]

I will miss Julia and also will miss McKenna's unique tone. Jack was almost Michel Buble style with his suit and calmness in the Adele dong. Abi still the best though I think Evervescence was her best performance.

[@jh-is8nq]

Harry Connick Jr comes to mind also. Jack has such a smooth confident professional demeanor. And his vocal texture is extraordinary. He's destined to greatness. Plus, how beautiful is his wife?! The guy is living the dream.

[@fujiapple9675]

Do Groove-Crew members get access to *all* previous Clark live Idol reactions, or just the ones that take place once they become members?

[@AllGreyEverything]

Some of the greatest vocalists in every era sang dance music. Donna Summer alone has more than enough powerhouse vocal songs to be it's own night on Idol.

[@stefanieobermeder2065]

It’s obvious to me that the good folks watching and voting are from the backwaters in Hicksville

[@crzycolchris]

every.single.year

[@glendarobles817]

I met you at Hotel Cafe with Quincy Jones and felt just like you did with FOB. You are still my all time favorite AI contestant but I felt like I had no idea what to say. 😅

[@imakecontent2206]

My criticism for Emmy is that it feels like she’s having to learn the “I’ve got to not be timid” lesson every week. It just doesn’t feel like she’s improving as much as everyone else.

[@gwenkkyttv]

I’m not saying Emmy is bad, but why is she still here? Is it really just because of her grandmother. Emmy is GOOD, but McKenna should’ve been in over her. McKenna almost always has some of the best performances and she makes me FEEEEELLLL!!! She also has a unique voice. I’ll miss McKenna a lot.

[@matthewong2800]

It’s all about the dam voting. Agree w/ u surprised Emmy is in the top 5 over Mckenna.

[@dtimmymoua]

Jack was my top 3, now he’s my #1, he gives like Phillip Phillips vibes…and Abi is Jessica Sanchez…like Abi (Jessica) is a better singer…but Jack (Phillip) is just so likable and charismatic

[@paulavolter1148]

Love Jack! He's my winner! He's been more consistent than anyone else imo and he can sing anything! Can't believe Mckenna and Julia got cut! Should have been Tristan and Emmy imo. My top five, Jack, Abi, Will, Tristan, Emmy. My biggest disappointment of those who have left was Mia Matthews. I think she has something special and we will see her in the country music world eventually. She's a little unpolished and inexperienced but I think she's got IT! My contestants that I choose never make it either so don't feel lonely! I am shocked that Jack and Abi are still here because they were two of my original choices. But I think you can safely expect Abi to win because she is blowing Jack out of the water with you tube views. I think if Abi were to not win she will still be picked up by somebody because she is amazing and current. That being said, Jack is still my pick!

[@chriserickson1972]

I could only like the video once. Is there an app or text number wherein I could like 10x on each? 😂

[@eddiehardin33]

If this popularity contest isn’t over already it will be if either Jack White or Lukas Nelson shows up to sing Van Lear Rose with Emmy!

[@teresabrown3779]

I cannot hit the like button when it’s up on the tv… or can I ….lol I have to go on my iPad to do it.

[@ewolfgirl]

My favs of the night were Abi & McKenna’s Adele’s songs. I really liked the start to Will’s Adele song w/the dramatic lighting and cool guitar…he should’ve held onto that a little longer. He did well this week tho. I can’t quite figure out what kind of artist Jack Blocker will be. He seems retro rockabilly; maybe he’ll revive that whole 1980s Stray Cats vibe? I think his concerts would be lots of fun. Out of the Platinum Ticket winners I feel like the last few weeks Idol has put A LOT more effort into Abi’s stage show (smoke & fire) than Julia’s. Kinda obvious who they’re pushing.

[@yxuen3051]

Jack is more to folksy

[@julconnor]

Emmy was my favorite ❤❤ i just love her voice and these song choices were great

[@Agent160FTW]

My personal issue with this season isn't the fact that the best singers are gone, because my absolute fave this year was Kayko (who was good, but far from the absolute best vocals of the year), but more that taking risks doesn't pay off while playing it safe and doing samey performances each time does, which makes for a not very interesting show. Because I admittedly didn't like Julias performance for the "songs that make you feel like dancing"-part, but I'd rather see someone trying something new and fail than see someone phone it in. And there's a lack of energy in most of the top 5, a lack of that feeling that it really matters to them, and I felt that from Jayna and Roman and Kayko all the time. Of the top 5 I feel like Jack and Abi is the ones that are the most interesting and my hope now is that they get to the finale because I would personally be very bored from a Triston vs. Will top 2 that seems more and more inevitable.

[@Fairburne69]

For me Jayna, Roman and Kayko are all great singers. However I don't like their style of singing. It feels over the top (Vocal Gymnastics) and I don't connect. So I don't vote for those singers even if they are talented. They do bring a lot of energy to the stage however and in a live performance I would enjoy it more but when sitting on the couch I can't get caught up in the atmosphere.

[@marciahess9914]

I feel like idol has turned into country music idol😢 Abi is the only pop singer left!

[@kaylove3916]

That song from Emmy just earned her a superstar Tour … she’s the next Miley Cirus … heck she’s probably the winner

[@joeyjoe7930]

There’s no way Emmy is behind Triston. I agree with your order except those two.

[@holidayhamilton3522]

Wow it doubled

[@LisaKing-vk6cv]

Does everyone forget Abi just did Evanescence couple weeks ago? Lol

[@camillecruzfit]

At this point anyone that’s not a country singer is my prayer🙏😂🙏😂🙏😂

[@NoveliaYvonne]

[@MB-mk7qn]

👍

[@dawnsteuerwald4248]

I thumbed you up...

[@danielminutilli5372]

Jack and Emmy final 2

[@a.duncan6791]

I don't get Abi. Julia's Something In the Orange, Jack's Always On My MInd, and Mckenna's The Story, I still remember (from the top 7), but I don't get Abi. I also, don't get Emmy. I'm trying not to be too set in my likes/dislikes, but there you go...

[@joehanbury1135]

I've got Abi #1, Will #2, Emmy #3, Jack #4, Triston #5

[@louisemckinney2598]

First of all, Clark, I’m pretty sure you had Jack at number 1 two weeks - and it had me so scared for him lol. And Will is still in it, because you keep putting him last. Just joking about Will - I feel he is who he is, and he is doing great at it. Triston (and I hate to say this about a 15 year old) I have been losing something the last few weeks. I would be interested in what his future sounds like. I think Emmy has been getting so much stronger and has a special tone and lane. Abi is great, of course! I would go to a concert by Jack before Abi, but would probably buy her album first. I am really sad to see McKenna and Julia go, as they were two early favorites of mine. By this point of the competition, super good people go home.

[@Fairburne69]

"I would go to a concert by Jack before Abi, but would probably buy her album first. " 100% this. At a concert Jack would be more entertaining and I think I would have a better time with more energy. But who would I prefer to listen to at home or in my car? It's Abi hands down.

[@jayjarrett2636]

Was not a fan of Jack at first ... he has me eating out of his hand now. Tristan, huge fan up to his Elvis moment. Since then, something is off. I think hope I'm wrong that country fans or voting for Loretta Lynn's granddaughter not Emmy. That is so sad

[@levity2022]

very generic cast this year no real standouts. Abi has the best voice of the remaining contestants, but Will Mosely will win even though his win is predictable and will just boringly remind everyone of the bible belt's hold on this show. I like Jack and am psyched he's still in the competition and sticking his nose in the fact that the judges really have to clue how to identify talent. He'll also carve out a creative niche in alt-rock, alt-folk that I'd really be interested in following.

[@joshholmes1372]

100%

[@orlock20]

My favorite singing contestant is Beth Hart on Star Search from 1993. She was a music industry insider favorite then and still is 31 years later. There are KZbin videos of her performances which singing contestants should be watching for tips. She even performed an original song, Am I The One, that is still covered by TV singing contestants around the world. A recent TV singing contestant that I like is Diana Ankudinova because her vocal choices are different than anybody I heard before. My guess is all these singers will be buried either by their label contract or legacy acts that can do it better.

[@lindacastillo1668]

I am so sad that Makena went home

[@myspencer50]

Clark, the show hasn't been about "best singer" in years. You should know that! And especially with the live voting the past few years. People are literally voting before the performances! So it doesn't matter if one has a bad night, like Triston did. Or a great night like McKenna did. It. Doesn't. Matter. It is now a popularity contest and with a large voting block of Country fans. Mark my word, it will be a Will and Triston finale. p.s. It is very difficult for a girl to win Idol anymore.

[@chuckbarkley2182]

I hope that Julia will continue on as a solo artist. She's a powerhouse vocalist and I think she could become a big star. I worry because now that she's off the show she keeps posting with her boyfriend and talking about how they'll be putting out music together. She does singer songwriter more low key type music with him which is nice for them, but I worry he's going to hold her back.

[@uscscjohnson]

Ok consider this a double-like

[@janinemakey5186]

Roman Jada will be stars ❤

[@mariawahl2243]

Jack or Abi might win 😊

[@camiburchett9602]

99👍

[@nikitashaitan9984]

LMAO did you put Emily at #1 so she would go home next? Hahaha

[@davidjones2934]

All of Nashville is voting for Emmy. The rest of America isn’t.

[@jeannepritchard2543]

Well abi is gone he put her in the first place bye bye Abi

[@dlshaw08]

Another male country singer will win -rinse-wash-repeat

[@joes7930]

And will NOT be successful. Rinse wash repeat

[@RehabRaccoon69]

Someone elsewhere posted: "I find it hilarious how his #1 goes home next every single time. If I was an Abi Stan I would be nervous since she's his new #1." This is TERRIFYING. Clark, your #1 deep down is really a tie between Triston and Emmy. She needs to get lost. Her storyline is just pathetic at this point, and it's the same mediocre performance every damn week. But it is inevitable 1 country guy will make the finale. Ergo, I'd rather it be Will than Triston. And I need Triston to take Emmy with him and DO-DO-DO GET THE FUCK OUT MY BACK DOOOORRRRR. My dream Final 2 would be Jack/Abi, aka Jabi, as they've been my top 2 since before the season began in November. Anyone else who's with me, let's manifest this! (And Will for 3rd, ig?)

[@yxuen3051]

exact same thoughts 🤣

[@magic2506]

Emmy will be top 2 and may win.

[@imakecontent2206]

New top 5 (The I want to die version) Jack Triston Abi Will Emmy

[@HebbleTyson]

Jack is the class of this show. He is very versatile (as opposed to Abi's same performances) and has the voice to suit each genre he's mastered. They make him perform first because they know he'll fire up the crowd so Abi can ride the draft. The judges seem to be doing what they can to promote Abi. I like Abi; she sings well, but I can listen to a song or two from her and probably hours of Jack. The show needs Jack to be the A. I. I'm afraid they'll have another disappointment in Abi's future, as good as she is.

[@enzo1083]

jack isn’t versatile at all lol abi is tho. so you got completely the opposite. he always sings the songs in the same region of his voice.

[@joshholmes1372]

Jack is actually boring as hell. Everyone remaining is more interesting except maybe will lol

[@jaelespinoza5062]

Abi is very versatle - she's done christian music to rock to pop classics

[@HebbleTyson]

@@joshholmes1372 Each to his own, Josh. But I liked your reply to @levity2022!

[@HebbleTyson]

@@enzo1083 Sounds like sophistry! He uses his whole range as appropriate. But, you know, everyone's ears hear differently. I'm sure you're right for you (and I'm sure I'm right for me); in any case, the crowd demonstrably loves Jack!

[@CalliNava]

I love your commentary. But for some reason I can’t get on the Julia train. She’s got power and emotes well, however I find myself losing interest. I think Emmy needs to get off idol and go into a studio- do some writing and recording in a comfortable place. She’s hard to watch perform on the big screen. (Though her look was fantastic last week) Abi’s got it all. But I’d like to see her dig a little deeper into her own story. Maybe it’s a bit late in the game. Will and Triston make sense for the way the shows been since good ol Scotty

[@lheiser2]

I am not a Emmy fan. She is good bit wow Julia and McKenna, to me are so much better.

[@schannstewart9385]

Emmy sings to the heart...

[@jeannepritchard2543]

Jack abi and Emma top three

[@jeannepritchard2543]

I don't think they have a final two just three then the winner

[@melissa2ea]

Let's be honest. It is not American Idol. It's Midwest and East Coast Idol. Voting is closed by the time the West Coast watches. I get why they do it they way, but let's call it what it is.

[@bearnpici]

I’m on the west coast and vote at 5pm when the live show happens during PT.

[@marlenepearson3936]

Hey Clark 👋 Maybe you should stop picking favorites. Then they won't get voted out. Just kidding 😂 😜 🤪

[@PeterTingle91]

How the F does Emmy keep getting through? Her voice is like nails on a chalkboard. And will and Tristan? Jesus helps us all if any of those 3 win.

[@bradcrawford1998]

I agree dude. Abi and McKena were my two favs. Abi will be a STAR even without idol. She might be better off finishing 2nd and being able to shop her BEST deal.

[@PeterTingle91]

@bradcrawford1998 yeah I think Abi is good from here no matter what place she comes in. I just can't stand the thought of Emmy, Will or Triston winning. Will and Triston are just so generically country. They don't stand out AT ALL from actually good country singers. And Emmy....i just can't hahaha

[@RehabRaccoon69]

It would be a travesty. Will is good to listen to; in the beginning, boring, but I enjoyed him last week and last night's dance performance. Nevertheless, we don't need ANOTHER winner like him. We've had Chayce, Noah, and Laine. Plus, we JUST had a big tall fat dude named William (aka Iam) lmao. Like come on. Enough. But Emmy or Triston winning would be despicable. Triston started out really strong imo, but his vocals have been subpar the past 2 or 3 shows. Emmy is mediocrity personified. Every performance is just redundant, and her anxiety storyline is pathetic at this point. You've performed with your grandmother at the Grand Ole Opry. Give it a rest and be a good little nepobaby: just use your connections. I really hope it's Abi or Jack ftw. Jack's been my fave with great original music. And Abi is obviously the female winner this show needs, and it's so rare to have one so close to a victory. Ugh. I'm optimistic, but terrified lol.

[@PeterTingle91]

@@RehabRaccoon69 agreed 100%

[@yxuen3051]

I can’t stand these 3 🙄

[@gantos5072]

Am I the only one who thinks that overall this season is pretty weak? There are obviously some great singers, but if you look at the last few years, they are deeper, and the talent at the top is higher.

[@jetsfan8437]

Completely agree. But what makes it worse is that most the top singers were voted off bc America hates good singers. If Jayna Quintavius and Kaibrienne were still there instead of Emmy Triston and Will it would be a lot more entertaining. But still it’s overall weaker

[@k.7.l.m]

My thoughts exactly.

[@terwya]

Oh God don't pick Abi as your #1. If she goes next week you are going to get blasted. She is my favorite. Sorry don't think Emmy is that good but then over & over the country singers go through. So over oh she's shy that the judges always bring up but she went through and two good female singers went home. Triston is the country & teenager favorite so he might win. I really wanted a girl to win this year. I think Will should be #3.