‘American Idol’: HunterGirl Instructions the Stage With Flatts Hit

HunterGirl (Hunter Wolkonowski) has been a standout on American Idol ever since she auditioned for the Season 20 present with Rascal Flatts’ “Riot.” And when she took the stage on Sunday evening (April 10) for a brand new efficiency as a part of the Prime 24, she proved precisely why she’s nonetheless within the singing competitors.

Providing up one more tackle one other Rascal Flatts hit, the gifted hopeful launched into the previous nation band’s hit “Banjo,” from their eighth studio album, Modified.

In contrast to her earlier performances, HunterGirl sang this time with out her guitar — a choice she made to assist herself step out of her consolation zone. And whereas the 23-year-old Tennessee native did admit she was nervous with out her instrument, she confirmed that she had extra to supply as an artist. She delivered the nation music with vocal prowess and likewise moved about on the stage to present followers the total image of who she is as an entertainer.

After her guitarless debut, HunterGirl acquired thunderous applause from the viewers, who had been fortunate sufficient to attain a ticket to the present, held at Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa in Hawaii.

“I ain’t apprehensive about you woman,” Katy Perry instructed HunterGirl of her “Banjo” cowl. “You know the way to work a crowd. Individuals need to celebration with you. You know the way to celebration. I need to celebration with you. You understand, it’s the primary time I’ve ever seen you and not using a guitar. I felt like, if I could be a little sincere, there have been a few tiny little pitch issues that I had by no means heard from you. So I don’t know if that was a product of you not strumming on guitar and stuff, however as I stated, I’m not apprehensive about you.”

“The truth that you’ve gotten the sense to return out right here and play a music on the beat that will get folks dancing — I really like the music selection,” Luke Bryan added. “The truth that you may get away out of your guitar, entertain the gang, and have enjoyable is an enormous big feather in your cap. Good job.”

Lionel Richie additionally counseled HunterGirl for her efficiency, notably for her skill to “direct a crowd.” “You will have mastered that,” he stated.

Earlier than taking the stage, HunterGirl had Jimmie Allen serving to her put together for her newest vocal victory. He was readily available to mentor the 12 contestants who had been on the invoice to carry out that night as a part of the Prime 24. In rehearsals, he instructed HunterGirl to make use of the stage to her benefit by shifting her physique.

After all, the celeb solid can solely achieve this a lot, because it’s as much as America to now determine who will transfer ahead within the competitors with voting open at AmericanIdol.com/Vote. Viewers may vote by Texting 11 to 21523.

American Idol Season 20 will return on Monday evening (April 11) with twelve new performances from the Prime 24 on ABC.

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