American Idol returns on Sunday, May 5 for a “Woodstock/Showstoppers” themed night featuring American Idol alum and Grammy winner Lauren Daigle. The top 6 contestants will each perform two songs during the two-hour episode which will air live coast-to-coast.
Following Queen Night a week ago, the group of finalists was narrowed down to Alejandro Aranda, Laci Kaye Booth, Wade Cota, Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon, Laine Hardy, and Madison VanDenburg. At the end of this week’s show, there will once again be an elimination.
When the vote is revealed, judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie will have the opportunity to save the eliminated contestant. The judges can only use the save once through the season.
What “Woodstock/Showstoppers” songs will your favorite contestant be performing on Sunday night?
A full look at the top 6 song choices can be seen below.
‘American Idol’ Top 6 – ‘Woodstock/Showstoppers’ Song List
*** Songs will be matched with the contestant performing them as the information becomes available.
Inspirational Showstoppers
- Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry
- Open Arms by Journey
- Through the Valley by Shawn James
- Poison (Original song)
- I Surrender by Celine Dion
- Somewhere by Barbra Streisand
Woodstock Theme
- Piece of My Heart by Janis Joplin/Erma Franklin
- With a Little Help from My Friends by Joe Cocker/The Beatles
- Joan Baez – Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
- I Don’t Need No Doctor by Joe Cocker/Ray Charles
- White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane
- To Love Somebody by Janis Joplin/Bee Gees
American Idol will air live coast-to-coast on Sunday, April 28 beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET. You can vote online at AmericanIdol.com/vote, in the American Idol app or via text*. You have to be at least 13 years old and located in the U.S., Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands to vote on ABC.com or in the American Idol app. For text message voting, simply text the number of the contestant you would like to vote for to “21523”.
*Text voting is open to all Wireless Carriers. Message & data rates may apply.
