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'American Idol' Narrows to Top Nine as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Honorees Are Revealed
Judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie gave feedback as viewers voted and the two lowest vote-getters were set for elimination.
- On Monday, April 13, 2026, American Idol host Ryan Seacrest announced the Top 9 finalists after the latest episode narrowed the field from 11 artists competing for advancement.
- Contestants performed songs by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, each aiming to showcase their vocal range and stage presence before judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie.
- Judge Luke Bryan told Daniel Stallworth the performance was "so you" and urged him to "keep being you" as the competition continues. Lionel Richie joked that Braden Rumfelt put some "barbecue sauce on career" with his stage presence.
- Rae and Philmon Lee were eliminated after receiving the lowest number of votes, while the remaining nine artists advanced to the next stage of competition.
- With the field narrowed to nine finalists, the Top 9 must demonstrate consistent vocal growth and stage presence as competition intensifies in upcoming rounds of audience voting.
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‘American Idol’ Recap: Who Made the Top 9 After Rock & Roll Night?
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