Who Sings It Better? Heather Russell Sings Katy Perry's Song But Katy Is NOT Buying it YET!

[@jacobmccain8794]

That run on brakes. I was done. She gave me a little Ariana, a little Tori, a little Jo Jo, and a little Sia in her tone. Man I’m obsessed!

[@RonVelvet]

I was just typing those exact artists! Ariana and Tori in her lower register / falsetto runs, Sia tone here and there, and when she hits her upper register she sounds like Jojo. Mad talented

[@diannaaaaaax]

A little Meghan Trainor too!

[@tattianamari3085]

Yes to this ❤

[@RaiRaiBrown]

Yes yes and yes all of them!.

[@WhitneyUwandu]

YESSSS OMGGGGG LITERALLY ALL OF THEM DAMN

[@adamb5477]

It’s interesting to me how they pick and choose who to be hyper critical of. Like they tore her up about her runs and vocal tricks? But I just watched them praise to the high heaven 10 people who were legit screaming but they called it power. This girl has pipes and she knows how to use them. It’s stylistic. Ever heard of Tori Kelly? Mariah Carey? Arian Grande? Come on now.

[@RonVelvet]

THIS. 💯💯💯💯

[@ariberad]

PERIOD!!

[@janya80085]

It’s all constructive and they did build her up too! They said she could be the next AI :)

[@LolnoobZ27]

Yea they’re just harder on the ones that they think can truly make it far so that they don’t just slack off and think talent alone will carry them. Gotta put in that work and stay humble!

[@Hi-tx2zb]

ikr this girl was one of the best

[@thomasmorse6692]

Her voice is great but her confidence is on another level. She owned the stage, the song and the room. It was like she did this every day. As easy as going through a drive thru at a fast food joint.

[@GameChanger597]

That's because she has performed many times over the years. She was actually signed by Simon Cowell over 10 years ago and has a few songs out and an album. I think she went on the show for more opportunity.

[@courtney2323]

She does do this everyday. Lol

[@jaylinalbert4826]

T H I S, this is the comment I was looking for … and every bit of it is FACTS !! We OWNED the room.

[@kilawash9863]

That wasn't constructive criticism, that was "hating" that was jealousy. Beautiful young girl, beautiful voice!!!

[@cheyennebrown5696]

I agree

[@jonathanjimenez55]

It was not, her version was bad if you didn't see the errors then you are terrible for lying...katy's version has like symphony and is more chill, the girls version is more like those people on KZbin that try to sound cool or whatever so no it wasn't bad criticism Is like singing a romantic love song like if it was some other song without its melody

[@kilawash9863]

@@jonathanjimenez55 Now that you've gotten that off your chest, do you feel better? Lol

[@brandinmichael5475]

Katy was 100% spot on. Her voice is beautiful though!

[@kingkurt9746]

@@jonathanjimenez55 her version wasnt bad it was her version she doesnt wanna be katy perry she is being herself and made the song her own

[@jasminmalfaro]

I like her style more than the original. She definitely knows how to use her voice. I would listen to her all day 😍😍

[@romanarts6645]

I couldn’t disagree more lol. The original is so professional and well organized, she sounded good but because of the amount of runs it was kind of like a buffering KZbin video

[@aswommnessroblox184]

@@romanarts6645 I can agree more. I mean yeah the orignial is good, yeah sure.. but this audition was very listenable. Also this girl just puts the soul in it while katy just sings it straight with not that much get up about it. I mean yeah the other one with Katy is very professional and listenable as well, but Heather just puts the fun into it if you know what I mean.

[@romanarts6645]

@@aswommnessroblox184 ummm this girl’s version still sounds pretty magical to me. But ofc the type of song that it is it is at its core supposed to be sang the way Katy sang that although the way the girl sang it is better to showcase her voice but the song sounds catchier in Katy’s style but of course it does there was so much professional work put in the song to mach her voice perfectly but this girl does sound very raw which is always good.

[@aswommnessroblox184]

@@romanarts6645 So girl you just said what I said tho...

[@romanarts6645]

@@aswommnessroblox184 Oh. I was just saying that Katy wasn’t being toxic, she was trying to help, that’s all. We’re friends then? Lol 😂

[@PrettyBlack972]

This young lady has first class runs. I love her voice. She actually made Katy's song sound better.

[@victoriaalvin2446]

Her put the " soul" in this song! That's what was missing from Katy Perry's version.

[@avw145]

I wouldn’t agree with saying she’s the best but she’s pretty good

[@ifyoudontshutupbish1679]

Not really

[@dedraallen840]

And Miss Katy Cat knew that😂

[@allanjbara2382]

I beg to differ

[@reubenfuchs2747]

THIS GIRL HAD THE FROSTING AND THE CAKE. Yes it had a lot of runs, bordering on too much, but her beautiful chest voice was there, her tone was crystal clear, and her belt was phenomenal. The cake was there.

[@valyria13]

“You’re all frosting” girl gtfo 🤣 this girl is damn amazing.

[@GameChanger597]

Yes! And who doesn't like a plate of frosting!!! 😂

[@Дэни-д6ю]

@@GameChanger597 that actually sounds gross

[@GameChanger597]

@@Дэни-д6ю I don't mean the WHOLE plate Lol. And quit liking your own comments 🙄

[@Дэни-д6ю]

@@GameChanger597 You literally said a plate of frosting, tf is that supposed to mean? And girl, u know how dumb u sound by thinking that I actually liked my own comment? but lemme like it anyway (;

[@iago07]

Katy don’t know shit! 😩😭

[@Pheal_24]

She's sweet, very respectful and has an incredible voice!!

[@RaiRaiBrown]

She's THE FROSTING, THE CAKE, AND THE SPRINKLES. They better stop acting up.

[@debbiebramwell]

Right? I agree. She is amazing! She knows how to use her voice. I can't wait to see her on her journey!

[@brandinmichael5475]

Shes all that, her voice is impeccable. She just needs a little restraint.

[@limvittra4775]

She tried too many runs. And I get it because it’s an audition round, she was trying to prove she knows the tricks and stuff.

[@amandalajoie1791]

THIS! All day. I'd pay good money to "mess up" like she did. Incredible voice!!!

[@mairagallardo9589]

Right?! Almost feels like jealousy

[@lbplease]

I don't even know the song but this baby girl tore it up, her voice is phenomenal. Katy seemed jealous...

[@cashesthedon7074]

Facts

[@doniphanpurcell9022]

YES!

[@jackytumbles]

She was so jealous, you could tell she did not want to compliment her😅

[@kahinju]

😂 right! and the 'frosting' analogy?! Jealousy doesn't look good on you Katy

[@yogirlmaiawebb9131]

Fr like she sang way better

[@charj2286]

Dead inside? I totally believed her singing those words and I've never even heard the original. There was feeling there.

[@MellaYella]

Yea not feelin dat response 😕

[@katietayler144]

Yeah that’s cruel to say to anyone. That comment ain’t it 👎

[@stevestumbaugh]

I have to disagree with them. Her runs were on point. She had me at hello and keep me engaged the whole song. I think Katie was a little butt hurt that a young women came in and out sang her on her own song. I hope she keeps up her style and grace and stays who she is not what the Hollywood industry wants. Music producers need to let musicians do what they want musically and if people like them they will buy their music.

[@victoriaalvin2446]

I agree 100 percent! I'd buy her version definitely 👍 not Katy's....this young lady put the "soul" beat in the song.

[@deniseodaniels7356]

she is wonderfully good. u are so right.

[@elumbajohnrick6009]

No sir her runs needed a little more perfection she actually overdone it less is more

[@noeliab.1066]

That many runs made the song annoying to hear, it's not pleasant that much.

[@michaeldubiak4710]

Way too many runs ....

[@tylerpope8635]

I think Katy wasn’t able to accept how good she was at remaking her song

[@junierountree739]

I was thinking the same thing! She was jealous and could not hide it.

[@joenewman6494]

You hit the nail on the head.

[@victoriaalvin2446]

Very arrogant behavior that Katy Perry exhibited. So like "unhollyweird"!!!

[@icenice9468]

lol?

[@TheAsianStyle]

that girl stepped over that fine line and slapped Katy in the face with that voice 🤣

[@keawe967]

Katy was just pissed that she can’t sing like that😂 she’s the best yet

[@sandracaballero6101]

Foreal

[@justaskittle3378]

Completely agree

[@justaskittle3378]

@MC you are also pissed you can’t sing like that

[@aby3003]

In your dreams..

[@sass_king5576]

@@justaskittle3378 Katy can sang tho

[@shrimpgordita]

This girl's insanely good. Best audition in AI history.

[@TheNordicHunter]

Not a fan of the song itself, but I can hear in her voice that she easily has what it takes. I predict she will be in the top 5.

[@ferret0317]

Yeh, I never heard the song but it was awesome

[@wandarobinson326]

I'm not a fan of the song either (Sorry Katy)...But she has a great voice...

[@justchill4868]

The song is a #1 for the Katycats actually but yeah that's an opinion

[@giannivarone5797]

@@wandarobinson326 “her own take” the original song is fire 🔥

[@claudepolicano1632]

She’s ready to record I don’t think she need the show

[@joegarza49]

The show is great for exposure, but that girl is pretty damn good.

[@cynthiadavid5282]

She has a great voice

[@tyronedavis8126]

OVO probably on the phone right now...

[@heatherrssellfan695]

She has 2 albums already

[@joegarza49]

@@heatherrssellfan695 Katy has more albums but Heather sang it better.

[@ericasims6819]

Loved every second of her voice! Her version of this song is EVERYTHING ❤️❤️

[@kitanakhan9283]

I can’t stop listening to this audition. I hope she makes it big, I want more from her!!

[@kcwhat]

She has the most talent. Seems like some folks on that panel were jealous.

[@justleahdegraw]

i think they were giving constructive criticism:)

[@kcwhat]

@@justleahdegraw IMHO - They aren’t consistent though. Especially, Katy. They crush the ones with talent and self confidence and they buildup the ones that lack the talent and confidence. Unfortunately, Heather is stuck. She crushed it. But the dilemma is this: (Don’t look down on me for saying this) - it’s just an observation... Heather has a ‘sista’s’voice which will make the ‘sistas’ mad because they will think she is trying to be black and on the same token she won’t fit in and relate to her ‘sisters’ because her style doesn’t fit with them. So basically, she may fall victim to votes. Heather is a modern day Teena Marie. Jealousy will be the downfall. But make NO mistake, Heather’s audition was the most powerful that I’ve seen on AI. She has been bussin tails since she was 9. Look her up on KZbin. She will be a star regardless and that may prevent her from winning this competition. It won’t be her skill that’s for sure. She will have to pick the wrong song or deal with hate to really lose. Her skill extraordinary. I’ve produced a ton of songs, for artists, and she has it.

[@GameChanger597]

@@justleahdegraw That wasn't constructive criticism. Let's be real. That was downplaying her talent with jealousy from Katy, and solidarity from the other two judges.

[@kahinju]

@@GameChanger597 well said. Thank you!

[@staceybarnett2385]

Truth

[@aprilnash7251]

Why is it okay for Beyoncé to use all the runs, but not this girl? I think her voice is amazing!

[@techpro8565]

There's a difference you should be able to connect and feel instead of showing your freestyle vocal abilities.

[@samwright285]

🤦

[@aprilnash7251]

When Beyoncé started it was all frosting is my point, she had a chance to grow and we see how amazing she is, this girl now has that chance but it could’ve been said one time instead of drilling into her like that. She just reminded me of Beyoncé with her runs and they both have amazing abilities. I’m excited for this girl to learn and grow!

[@samwright285]

@@aprilnash7251 👍

[@momshmomsh8083]

Beyoncey can do it clean and of coarse ita beyonce duh

[@shantebarze1068]

Hit an old Christina run at the end. The way she singed it sound like R&B.

[@fashionablylate9020]

I said the same thing🙌 Bringing back that 90’s feel

[@NostalgicNathan]

I’m obsessed with her voice. I watch this video at least once a day.

[@RaiRaiBrown]

God Damn that was soulful. She's like a Doja Cat, Ariana Grande, Alicia Keys. She fits in today's modern playlist. She can do it.

[@wherestheleakmaam1510]

just sayin i see your comments and commentary and im so happy you're speakin out over that bitter hag katy cause heather is my bbyyy 😭😭 i just loved seeing u everywhere so thank you 😔💗

[@jennifertustin6629]

She has an incredible voice she just needs to learn when to use the runs and save some of the vocal tricks if that makes sense. But I agree once she figures it out she’s going to be unstoppable.

[@tashamarie9206]

it’s the most important audition she’s gotta throw them in there

[@nassiglutt6587]

Too many talents in this batch. This one is great as well.

[@theloweboat]

What are you a Profesional Jenny?

[@jennifertustin6629]

@@theloweboat I’m not a professional but I’ve had voice lessons and am classically trained

[@brianlanders5306]

@@jennifertustin6629 : Great someone knows it all just because she took the ACME learners guild to singing, notes and classical garbage. LOL

[@medicenchente1173]

Katy Perry “was dead inside” the moment she realized this contestant was singing her song way better than her LOL

[@ferret0317]

Yeah lol

[@amandafoster24]

It’s was good.. she just played with it tooooo much. I really wanted to here her sing and then be impressed by her tweaks. Not a whole song full of her (beautiful) runs

[@sorcerersupreme4300]

Why only the negative this she said? She also said that the girl might be the next American idol,

[@jaylennunnally8441]

@@k819849 yea I agree she put was to much like the runs the way she sang wasn’t natural yk

[@justchill4868]

Maybe you should respect the fact that she has the perfect and the right decision for the contestant... Stop being negative it's easy to stop dragging people you just need to try

[@Msspires1]

That young lady has a great, current voice, that will definitely get her a fandom

[@susandejohnette6409]

I’ve never heard the song before, but they were all, especially Katie, acting like petty, dumbfounded haters- because the contestant’s voice was magical & wonderful; too many runs- really? How are they judges on a talent discovery show & not prepared for contestants to perform their songs, & occasionally do it differently or even better...

[@aryafatemi8459]

Well honey they said it all she is talented but she was oversinging to a point where it wasn't pleasent to ears

[@SourceIMadeItAllUp]

@@aryafatemi8459 it was very pleasing to the ears, judges were just hating.

[@rubysandwich5667]

@@SourceIMadeItAllUp nah they weren't hating they were giving constructive criticism bc they want to see her succeed. U clearly can't take criticism, so that's y ur HATING on the judges

[@GameChanger597]

@@rubysandwich5667 What they don't know is that she was signed by Simon Cowell at the age of 9 and already has several singles and a couple of CDs out. She went on the show for more opportunity and exposure. The judges were definitely hating. That was not constructive criticism. That was just criticism and jealousy on Katie's part and Luke made a couple of jabs for solidarity purposes. But if they were actually being fair judges, they should have been able to tell that she was a phenomenal singer just like Simon Cowell was able to tell when he signed a contract with her.

[@SourceIMadeItAllUp]

@@rubysandwich5667 I know how to take constructive criticism. But when Lionel says that she has some of the best control of a voice he’s heard and then right after Kattie says she felt dead inside and she had no control over her voice, that’s hating. Why tell someone you felt dead inside just to pass them through, she was jealous because she sung the song better than her. Then Luke criticizes her for not looking at them while playing the piano and singing, complete bs. Only Lionel was being honest. She’s already signed ( to Simon Cowell at that) and verified on IG.

[@sydneyjanae6799]

She sung circles around Katy cmon now!!! She can literally blow!! I absolutely loved it! Hope Heather sticks around 💕💕💕

[@kaylak8033]

She bodied that song her voice is amazing the tricks and runs was amazing , too many of them or not she did her thang !

[@jsbg7323]

Katy: "She got a good little voice. She just has no idea how to use it." Also Katy: "is math related to science". 🤣lol

[@victoriaalvin2446]

Why did Katy perry hate so? This young lady did her thing!! Katy was warned! 😆 🤣

[@jsbg7323]

@@victoriaalvin2446 I think she could have warmly embraced her without dismissing her gift saying she felt 'dead'. Compartmentalization: "I'm in awe of your gift", that's one. Acknowledge that, and maybe you could play a part in nourishing her gift. Dismissing her might close her off and make her self- conscious. Maybe not. She seemed to take that remark and criticism graciously. Still, though, I think there's a better way to acknowledge the gift while letting her know that less is more. The young lady sings with fantastic control. Finding a way to let the words and melody sing and breathe without so much embellishment might actually allow for the natural and raw beauty of her voice to come out and convey the emotion of the song and lyrics.

[@briitru5737]

They needa give her all the credit she deserves, absolutely talented

[@erlendguettlerhanssen2721]

Stylistic. Groovy. Artistic. Cool. Total control. She killed it.

[@nataliecoleman5744]

i love the runs in her voice and i think they make the song sound so much better

[@ejyptbecca]

BABYGIRL KILLED IT SHE SANG THAT SONG IT WAS CUTESY. LESS RUNS IS ALL

[@jennifertustin6629]

That’s what I think I think she has an incredible voice I think she just needs to do less runs and fit them in to the song at times and build to the high notes and vocal tricks. But I definitely think she’s going to go far

[@johnbarry4251]

How are you doing beautiful I hope you are fine and how is the weather over there?

[@hannahmaria8024]

Wasn't too many runs for me lmao she sounded better than Katy has ever sounded lmao

[@trillspilltx6628]

I think someone is jealous because that girl is fire and she's cute!

[@fischl1098]

Someone hasn't heard Katy sing live and it shows

[@bitterrsuites]

Um no

[@whatsnext613]

what? 😂 have you ever heard Katy live?

[@joshieeee168]

Obviously, there are too many unecessary runs but her voice is really good

[@stonew1927]

That was one of the better auditions this season. And Katie was unfairly harsh on her. I felt that her assessment was all wrong. That was rich and soulful, the opposite of "frosting" and "dead." Might Katie have been jealous that she never sounded like that at this girls' age? Maybe. I also felt that the girl was playing coy. I think she knows how truly good she is. I hope she doesn't allow Katie putting the brakes on her to dim her light and confidence. She needs to keep doing what she's doing, because it's MARVELLOUS! I look forward to seeing her in Hollywood and hope she goes far in the competition!!

[@dallaswinston330]

When a contestant sings a judges song, they normally more harsh on them. Maybe they expect respect for their song. Idk but it’s something I’ve seen a lot in these shows.

[@charleskaneshiro6060]

she's prob just trying to keep her grounded everyone with ears knows this girl is good. I wanna she what her next level will sound like

[@candyfcx-l7l]

​@@dallaswinston330yea.

[@SearchEtsyRDJEAN]

By far one of the best auditions, I would listen to her.

[@MsAmbiebambie]

“She has no idea how to use it.” Her little voice could probably out sing yours any day honey!!

[@kharysafari1802]

This girl is next level!!! So sweet! So beautiful sounding! Seems pure of heart I wish her the world!!!

[@suhnrayy]

Beauuuutiful voice! I love those vocal runs. She's got a bit of Jazz and R & B and a whole lot of soul! So good.

[@komoru]

She's amazing. I loved the runs. I think they were great, and she's got like 2 minutes to showcase her vocal abilities, so I don't blame her for flexing a little bit. Amazed that I could not find this audition on the American Idol youtube, but glad it's here!

[@iago07]

Lol... this girl woke up that morning and chose UTTER VIOLENCE. She MURDERED Katy’s own damn song TO HER FACE with a sweet little smile... 🔪 😩💀

[@wflister]

Great way to put it! That's exactly what happened!!

[@MrChris8843]

Smh… Katy just feels dead inside cause she knows this girl can kill Katy’s career with something autotune could never give her- the vocal control, range, and talent this contest has naturally

[@shutupandeaturgrass8872]

duh, i don’t need to say more bout ur foolishness we ppl who can sing knew the girl is ego and wanna show off his vocal skill but she just prosecuted the song vibe awfully, Katy sang her own song perfectly, every feels in on point, the laziness laying on bed feels. It’s a slight erotic love song, the girl just sang it like a national anthem that don’t have feelings. If the girl sang “Someone Like You” the same way, she will be criticised too, her singing is just simply soulless, Katy jealous ?!! for what ? for the shitty performance of the girl ? This girl didn’t sing better than Katy. And Katy can sing like that. It’s just you can’t. There’s hundreds thousands of singers that can sing that on the internet, you think this girl is so unique ?!! lmao your ignorance. This girl vocal is so not special, there’s too much ppl on Tiktok cover that have the same vocal. and her interpretation of the song is soulless. This girl vocal is unimpressive with the amount of ppl that can do the same, Katy can sing like her, but this girl can’t sing like Katy. Go find how much online singer able to cover Fireworks or Dark Horse decently the audacity to claim Katy can’t sing like her, do u even watched this show, Katy sang too many times in the show to prove her vocal. You just suck at singing that you think every vocal showcase is equivalent to good performance. this girl is like Violently playing Beethoven Moonlight Sonata, that’s no good. 🙄you have no taste in music, she’s suck and your opinion is idiotic and invalid. You got it so wrong, Katy put soul into the song, and this girl has no soul in performing it. This girl just using the song to flexing the vocal. The song was meant to be chill, relaxing vibe, the melody has to be sing softly like whisper in the ear on bed to be erotica and seductive. This girl just like scream out the melody, she’s like hitting hard on piano keyboard to play Beethoven Moonlight Sonata, there’s no soul in her singing. Singing Christina Aguilera/Whitney Houston to “Hey Jude” is not consider a soulful performance of a song. this girl ruined the vibe of the original song, Katy sang her song perfectly. And your comment just showcase how ignorant you are and can’t differentiate “vocal flexing” from “interpret song/melody correctly”. the melody was meant to be chill, Katy brought out the soul of the song, this girl kill it, y’all are shallow minded have no idea bout music at all. Just thinking oh singing loud and show off vocal skills is equivalent to “good”. that’s why they are the judges and y’all aren’t. Y’all judging by sentiment and not rationality of based on analysis, breakdown of the song. And how the melody is interpreted. y’all are ignorantly wrong Having vocal skills doesn’t mean she perform the song decently, it’s like pressing hard for every keynote on piano, every song has it best way of interpretation. And this girl just “weightlifting” on the “ballet” (song). she got disqualified for not performing right, we’re not saying singing vocally outstanding. also she didn’t sing better than Katy, Katy can do the same whatever this girl showing off, Katy no need to jealous of something she can do. Katy critics is on point. i think she overdone and ruined Katy’s song, she can pick any other song, this girl just want to show off her vocal but she picked the wrong song, not every song is suitable for this. Listen to Katy’s original first, the melody of the song was meant to be seductively chill like a island honeymoon vacation and delicately ended the notes of every line, then with a hint of powerhouse run on in bridge.

[@shutupandeaturgrass8872]

Katy never use autotune, she’s live singing every bad or good performance. You’re ignorant af but still shamelessly commenting like you know singing We’re not talking bout voice control here in the context of this girl bad performance ruined the song, we’re talking vibe, how u present the feels of the song originally. This girl will still unknown forever if she only knows ego vocal show off like any other internet singer. You gotta present the vibe song perfectly, like many ppl covered Someone Like You just fine, but how many of those online singers able to pull the affection and feeling like Adele did. They sang it just like this girl did, soullessly. imagine this girl use this Christina Aguilera way to sing passenger “Let Her Go” that simply awful singing.

[@franciscojr.5383]

You really think katy uses a lot of auto tune these past years (2019-2021) ohhh pls …these comment are obviously no vocal coach and no idea what they’re talking about and just wannna talk trash about Katy how she’s didn’t appreciate this version of HIH…like this version is trash…too over and too much screaming…..this song is meant to be chill and relaxing but this girl gave me a headache listening to her…it’s not that her voice is bad it’s just that her screaming and belting was total disaster…

[@yazdinib9898]

I agree that she could’ve left out a few runs but this sounds like Katy is jealous tbh

[@justchill4868]

Jealous hhaaha me when I'm joking

[@shantebarze1068]

I was about to say that.

[@ratpoop273]

Wdym jealous Katy literally has such a mature voice and hers is so steady the girl has talent but she is not as good as Katy

[@joegarza49]

Katy was totally jealous so gave her a mean girl criticism.

[@haileykoger12890]

@@joegarza49 not mean just truth she’s had a lot of pro training after being signed by Simone at 10years old

[@deronreed2945]

a baby JOJO lol she was kinda dope tho lol

[@Bella-by1py]

THISSSSSSSSS.

[@TammyLunga]

Facts .She is so swaggy and cute

[@yudahel8521]

“Gworl this song wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you” *bruh I love this lil girl* She can run all day every day.

[@gabbybeasley8009]

This is the comment

[@jessicajohnston4557]

Ohhh my god this was literally my first thought 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@pilu93rd]

Better than the original if you ask me. I don’t get why everybody is saying there were to many runs. She executed this song perfectly

[@aydriebrown1290]

I agree. Felt to me katy may have been jealous.

[@takemehome8945]

what? when Katy sings it, it's so chill, sexy and relaxing, and this girl was screaming

[@generaloutlaw3213]

lols, no.

[@KhmerKhmer-good_boy]

No original, no cover.

[@bitterrsuites]

The original is better

[@skylisszthecolossus]

She is the New Era! Killed it! I've spent several hours watching auditions and many were talented, inspiring and heart felt, but she woke me up!

[@HermosaPerez]

She’s amazing!!! I don’t recall seeing anyone sing this way at all. Amazing

[@PorshiaVonne]

It’s about time the world hears this girl’s runs. Only the OG’s know Helpless! 😘

[@thep2340]

Haters..... this girl would sing all of them under the table easily...I think she sings perfectly just the way she sings. I hope they dont try to change her style.. its totally evident she has got SOUL.

[@ReturnIILoveEntertainmentFtDjG]

I don't care what no one says.... This girl did this! And Katy was simply hating. Talking about she got a nice little voice. PLEASE ! The point is this is an audition. A singing competition. She proved that she can sang... And she also showed that she is an artist. just because she didn't come in with some sob story about how she grew up on the streets or something, and didn't make them cry, she just came in and SLAYED. I'VE watched them let people move on with less critique and way less talent. It's all good though this young lady can handle it. She has God-given ability. Simply a gold mine 💯🔥

[@limvittra4775]

Umm. she was doing it on purpose even if she like it. The girl is singing her song and she can’t just fangirling her because lOcAL esp the twitter Stan might attack her for saying yes because she sing her song .

[@mammamoo3045]

She is just jealous

[@ReturnIILoveEntertainmentFtDjG]

@@mammamoo3045 FACTS

[@candyfcx-l7l]

Ummm ....

[@candyfcx-l7l]

Nah she said she had the best voice in the world. So she was still objective

[@gabrielarivera8468]

she needs to continue. i can see myself listening to an r&b album by her. she’s so fucking talented

[@2010pagbabago]

Katy’s jealous. Heather sounded much better. She’s giving me Ariana vibes

[@loading...948]

Have you heard the original song?

[@justchill4868]

Jealous? Omg you are being funny for saying this

[@Bruceart]

Huge fan of Katy, but that was jealous! Teach later, the dead inside was mean!!!

[@plantbass5301]

I think she has way more soul than Ariana. And Katy could not handle how much better she sang that than her. She’s SO jealous!

[@leorobinking4239]

No, it is just too much.

[@jstringer4900]

I wouldn't change a thing about that performance. It's hard to get that groove on the piano like she did. Loved it.

[@danpeak]

This kid.. 10 years ago I watched a video of her and her dad was backing her. Simon Cowell signed her. I listened to her song then a million times, Every Step Of The Way, it was so good. And followed her off and on through the years. So happy we are going to hear more from her! Yayyy Heather.

[@ms.heavydutycutie2993]

She was amazing with a beautiful personality ❤🙏🏽👑👑🕊

[@sopralto9234]

Holy crap, the agility! Maybe some of those runs weren't necessary, but she nailed them all!

[@iffymay]

I love frosting! This girl is amazing!

[@gloriaradivojevic9221]

She’s amazing, but yes less is more sometimes. She can sing and will go to the end if she listens to the judges.

[@theloweboat]

Fuck that..............listen to Katy? YOU SERIOUS? Not even Katy can sing let alone Judge OMG

[@nassiglutt6587]

@@theloweboat nah man, Katy is right and she's not sitting there for no reason lol. It's like over doing a house with beautiful decorations.

[@immortalmysticCT]

Katy sings it supple, natural, and with discipline. Heather went overboard with delivery. It's meant to be casual and laid back, not piled high with vocal tricks.

[@queentrinityobryant6627]

She sung effortlessly and added some personality to it 💕✨

[@sooreyaa3035]

Wow ur more than just a star keep shining diamond!!!

[@ayushpal6531]

Omg her note delivery was killing me she is so good 🔥🔥🔥 ❤

[@aaliyahlashell757]

She killed it! How Katy tells her not to be extra! When that’s how Katy is herself! She made me want to stream this song! Pure talent!

[@rustyloomis8609]

Kinda funny she sang it better than Katy and Katy knew it

[@queerrobot6362]

right?! i think KP had great advice that was true, but also.... how could one possibly give heartbreaking emotion in a song like harley's in hawaii?? i felt some slight jealousy cause heather can sing circles around katy (go to her IG, you'll see what i mean)

[@julz3tt3]

She was salty. Jealous of Heathers talent. "you haven't earned this hair" Katys always been rude though

[@moba-ez7eo]

She’s better than Katy

[@tacxcat]

No

[@kaylachalloner7644]

@@hattielott7420 yesss! Ikr? Her first hit came out in 2008. Lionel, on the other hand, went solo in 1982, but truly started November 1972, when him and his fellow band members of The Commodores signed with Motown Records. I think we all know who holds seniority here 😂

[@mistabozack8258]

When she sung " dnt hit...the.. Braaaaakkkeeees" 👏👏👏 She got that jamie foxx soul.

[@emploiev]

Love from Belgium !! She killed it ! Great job

[@bringmejoyart]

Omg the control. The pitch. The runs. The range...... All. Of. It. 😲😲😲 im literally shook

[@BamaRockstar85]

Top 3. She killed it. Control and POWER

[@sinematic06]

Best singer this season so far and that’s saying something. Judges have let so many people that clearly can’t sing get through just because they like them or their emotional story connected to them but they lacked the ability and talents. This girl has the vocal ability, the swag, the finesse, the talent. The total package and gave way too much unnecessary criticism which is turning me off so much not only on this Heather performance but on quite a few. I love the judges but their choices are way too inconsistent for me to be invested in this show going forward

[@doniphanpurcell9022]

I totally agree with your comment! She is headed for stardom Now!

[@GameChanger597]

I honestly felt like Katie was a bit jealous. Maybe more than just a bit.... She even told her not to sing the song better than her and that there's such a thing as "seniority." Of course she was only "joking" but there was a tone of seriousness and transparency in her voice that she probably didn't realize was coming out. Not only was the frosting comment rude and untrue, the tone in which she said it was condescending and belittling. Katie did not like some little girl showing her up. She obviously felt threatened and it showed.

[@sinematic06]

@@GameChanger597 your comment is spot on. Your analysis is so correct. I couldn’t agree more. That is EXACTLY what it was. I picked up on all of that too and it left me feeling offended

[@nightmareztv4483]

Besides Murphy

[@gabbybeasley8009]

She was trying to show all her range ....

[@mandalove3408]

Right but on other people theyd say "I think you could've given us more" "We need to see a bit of range".

[@michaeldekar9579]

That's the catch 22 of it. Most people don't have the range or ability to show off what she did. Showing all of this, was a good display of talent but its also tricky because with the song she used, the timing, style and everything allowed her to include all of these vocalizations without it sounding too off. That isn't going to be the case for many songs, and for her, a singer that isn't locked into a specific range or style, its important to get through to her on how to use her voice properly, before she develops habits that could be hard to break later on. Honestly excited to see where she goes from here.

[@aydriebrown1290]

That's the point I think lol

[@musicforjesus4490]

That song needs to be recorded by her I LOVE IT

[@organizedkhaos1705]

I’ve been following her for so long and I love her!

[@mercykhongwieng8522]

Some day she gonna shine by her own name and talent, way to go girl

[@AndreGibsonBeatbox]

Always have nothing but love and support for you heather, i believe in you! Lets go!! I loved this! You’re so talented

[@Facundovega01]

Wtf with all these comments saying Katy was hating??? She literally said "you have the best voice in the world"

[@mistabozack8258]

I notice katy do be low key hatin sometime on all the top females. Not only do u see it, but u can smell it! 😂

[@takemehome8945]

they hate Katy for no reason as usual

[@fischl1098]

@@mistabozack8258 where exactly.... Is that why she has the lowest number of beefs with people ?

[@ladyjmarie3955]

maybe cuz she said it sounded, "Dead inside"

[@takemehome8945]

@@ladyjmarie3955 she meant that there was too much showing off with her voice and too little normal words, normal message that the song is portraying - so it turned out empty. it was a metaphor just like with the cake and the frosting. Katy is a very kind person but she likes a lot of metaphors and has a specific sense of humor. if you watched more of her interviews and lives through the years you would know that she is like this. but she never means to insult anyone. even on past seasons several people sang her songs and she always said that they sang better than her.

[@brandonbolland6481]

This is insane !! Love this so much the runs are so smooth and amazing

[@romaisaelallaoui450]

I don’t like how Katy was singing Harley’s in Hawaï but when i was listening to this I was in love in it 🙀🙀

[@ffsfrsrbdgb245]

Been following her since ariana grande tweeted her, she was signed to Simon Cowell when she was 10 . Kinda surprised they left that out here

[@Hi-tx2zb]

omg frr??!

[@awilliams1997]

Damn I wonder if we can find any of her stuff from when she was 10

[@GameChanger597]

No wonder Katie was so jealous. Telling her she has a "good voice but needs to learn how to use it" is an underhanded "compliment." A bitchy thing to say and she knows it. And having been signed by Simon Cowell at the age of 10, it's obvious she already knows how to use her voice AND has "earned" the right to sing her song anyway she wants. At this point, she's obviously only on the show to get her name out there and gain more opportunity.

[@ffsfrsrbdgb245]

Annie Williams some videos are up if you search her name on KZbin but a lot of them she made private which is shame because they were so cute.

[@queerrobot6362]

best voice on idol i've ever heard

[@fernandoperez8069]

The New artist the R&B in this shit

[@girlyyygirl3]

Her voice is just everything! omggg 💗

[@sooweeq123]

I appreciate how forward the judges can be. They (judges), have the best dynamic of any trio. It just seems real and professional compared to the other talent brands.

[@BrennanVickery]

Listen... they had to critique her HARD because lets be for real.... she slayed a Katy song in a way that Katy could NEVER do live. Essentially what they were saying was "look, Katy can't do those runs and a million people watching this right now. We gotta make sure this lil girl doesn't mess up Katy's ability to perform this song live". Ain't nobody even heard of that song til now. Katy need to pay her for her marketing.

[@Alan-ss5wx]

C'mon now delusional

[@kahinju]

Thank you. My thoughts exactly! And Katy was a bit salty toward her🙄

[@deronreed2945]

i live for this comment lol yessssssss

[@dallaswinston330]

I actually thought this was going to be a smart well thought out comment. Just another brains dead person though. You notice a trend that the judges are always far harsher on the best singers. The best singers especially heather knows she’s good, so if she was just endlessly praised she’d be cocky as hell and would fuck up going into Hollywood week. Instead she will be trying and going as hard as possible just to keep making it to the next round. It’s a very common trend with these judges the best singers, the ones who know their amazing especially, are flat out harsher and a lot critical of, just to make sure they don’t slack off and get eliminated out of sheer cockiness.

[@noeliab.1066]

What a crap you saying

[@basildabbah6919]

I think she slayed it! I think the judges hated on her for no reason

[@darcyregan1]

Katy wishes on her best day! Heather Russell you’re a queen. Keep shining baby girl and let em know with those pipes. Cleanest, most intricate runs I’ve ever heard. Control and power, while staying on pitch. Incredible.

[@LanceDiazzz]

How was it “dead inside”?? I’m genuinely confused about that remark

[@eqilibrya]

She died from pure jealousy by the second run.. and came back from the ded to talk nonsense out her neck

[@murasakino101]

I don't get why she said that either when she clearly put her own style and emotion into the song. I get the runs parts but saying she was "dead inside" wasn't needed

[@melrufrano]

katy was literally dancing to it too-

[@ameliamason7385]

She didn't put emotion into it at all

[@ahalpert]

@@ameliamason7385 yup it was all technique

[@elijahramsey2555]

This girl already makes such good music and I am so happy for her finally having a break like this

[@daksa2612]

People who cannot sing like this will ALWAYS find it TOO MUCH. I mean, COME ON Katy, get yourself together! This is POP music 2021! Runs, runs, but with an immense control, just like Heather's! This was heaven to me! Thank you Heather! Imagine if they told Ariana to stop doing runs haha

[@distinguishedviews3721]

She sounded way better then Katy 😍

[@justchill4868]

In my opinion NO

[@neidaa_silvaa]

I LOVE HER VOICE!!! 😍🔥 SHE’S GONNA BE IN THE TOP 10 JUST WATCH!!!

[@elinguyen864]

wow ive come back to this for the 10th time now like i LOVE her version

[@emiliarain7269]

Instead of pointing out her singing techniques and giving constructive criticism, they just said hurtful things to tear her down. She didn’t deserve that. Especially the “I felt dead inside” comment.

[@marissarejana2551]

BEST VOCALS IVE HEARD THIS SEASONNNN!

[@richardrivera9864]

I do not think Katy had trouble recognizing she sang it better than her or anything, she recognized that she did a masterpiece. The reality is that, Katy looks at more than just singing, an artist is not made by his/her voice, but by all the qualities that come within. The contestant has a machine, powerful beautiful voice, Katy wants to ensure she remains grounded and she evolves into a potential record selling artist. I’m excited for the contestant.

[@stumpali]

Wait - why were they so harsh?? She was amazing!!!

[@AlitaQuinn]

Wow her voice is everything!! So good

[@gilgonzales4080]

I agree with the cake and the frosting ✨😂

[@PorshiaVonne]

Finally!!!!! Get it Heather!!!!!