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‘American Idol’ Recap: Mor & Chris Tungseth Sing Emotional Original Songs & More
Judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie awarded golden tickets to select contestants, including those with emotional original songs, to advance to Hollywood Week.
- At Belmont University, the final audition night aired Sunday, February 15, with judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie handing out the last golden tickets.
- Contestants advanced after emotional moments, including Rae sharing her father's near-death story and originals performed by Mary Jo Young and Chris Tungseth.
- Abayomi, 15, performed `Black Leaves` with judges praising his talent and earning three yeses to advance, while MorMor shared his story before his `Strong` audition, earning a standing ovation and a ticket.
- Some contestants did not advance, including Clare Mairéad, Jackson Inman, and Mia Soleil Sanchez, while Mary Jo Young and Chris Tungseth received three yeses.
- The show airs Mondays at 8/7c on ABC, with judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie balancing critique and mentorship, including teachable moments like Bryan adjusting Vika's technique.
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Chris Tungseth, a 27-year-old construction worker and roofer from Fergus Falls, Minnesota, moved American Idol judges to tears with an emotional original song honoring his late father and his family’s journey through illness and loss. Tungseth introduced himself to the Idol judges as a roofer who uses music as an outlet to escape the tough situations he and his family have faced, including his father’s passing after a battle with leukemia and hi…
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