American Idol Top 30 Revealed After Hollywood Week in Nashville

Hollywood Week is officially wrapping in Nashville, and after the biggest cut in the show’s history, the bar has never been higher. The remaining hopefuls hit the stage knowing only 30 spots were up for grabs. Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood made their final picks — and while some early favorites saw their journeys end in Music City, the Top 30 is now set and headed to Hawaii.

‘American Idol’ Top 30

Here are the 30 artists moving on:

How the Final Night of Hollywood Week Played Out

This episode kicked off by tying up a few loose ends from last week. Braden Rumfelt, Chloe Lauren, Jake Thistle, Chris Tungseth, and Brianna Yancey were sent to the Golden Room to await final judgment — and to see if their journey would continue in Hawaii.

In total, 60 hopefuls filled the Golden Room, but only 30 would move on. After reviewing the performances again, Luke, Lionel, and Carrie began calling contestants back to the stage in groups to reveal their decisions. One by one, 28 names were announced as part of the Top 30.

That left four artists still in limbo.

Before locking in the final two spots, the judges ordered a last-minute sing-off. First up was Jason Garner vs. Michael Garner. Jason sang “That’s All Right” by Elvis Presley, while Michael performed “Drift Away” by Dobie Gray. Michael won the battle of the Garners to claim a place in the Top 30.

Next, MaryJo Young faced off against Chloe Lauren. MaryJo chose “Skinny Love” by Bon Iver, while Chloe delivered “You Stole the Show” by Sienna Spiro. Chloe advanced, bringing MaryJo’s second American Idol journey to another emotional end.

With the sing-offs decided, the final two spots were filled — officially completing the Top 30 heading to Hawaii.

Golden performances

Several artists made strong final impressions in Nashville. Here are some of the standout moments from the final night of Hollywood Week.

Kutter Bradley
Age: 22
Hometown: Florence, Ala.
Performance: “Boots” by Hardy
Carrie: “You’ve got a solid voice, a big range — you were like a lion pacing back and forth. It was good!”

Jesse Findling
Age: 19
Hometown: Massapequa Park, N.Y.
Performance: “Love in the Dark” by Adele
Luke: “I’m so jealous of you. You are so deserving of this time in your life right now. I’m so excited to see your future.”

Genevieve Heyward
Age: 26
Hometown: Lake Geneva, Wis.
Performance: “The Story” by Brandi Carlile
Luke: “You had this energy around you — owning the moment.”

Kyndal Inskeep
Age: 29
Hometown: Fishers, Ind.
Performance: “Human” by The Killers
Carrie: “You’ve got such a cool voice. I love how you switched it up and gave us a pop-rock vibe. I think you should be really proud.”

Julian Kalel
Age: 19
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
Performance: “I Can’t Make You Love Me” by Bonnie Raitt
Luke: “Your smile was so big you almost couldn’t sing. We feel very big things for you in the future. We’re just glad we get to watch.”

Rae
Age: 24
Hometown: Frederick, Md.
Performance: “Stone Cold” by Demi Lovato
Lionel: “If you were thinking about winning, just keep doing that. Incredible!”

Sheldon Riley
Age: 26
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
Performance: “Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan
Lionel: “It’s hard to believe that you spent most of your career behind a mask. Now you are revealing not only your face, but your amazing talent and your voice. This could be your home.”

Brooks Rosser
Age: 22
Hometown: Bel Air, Md.
Performance: “Drowning” by Sam Barber
Luke: “A voice that will become so recognizable in years to come.”

Daniel Stallworth
Age: 27
Hometown: Moss Point, Miss.
Performance: “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King
Luke: “You took that song to the rafters. You’re a truly special person.”

Next Week

At Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai’i, hopefuls take the stage in an all-new round to perform for their own families, industry tastemakers, and their fellow hopefuls. In the end, only 20 will move forward.