Mississippi contestants advance to Top 8 Monday on 'American Idol.' See what they sang
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The "American Idol" Top 8 contestants were revealed on Monday night's episode and two Mississippians — Colin Stough, 18, of Gattman, and Zachariah Smith, 19, of Amory — made the cut.
"American Idol" judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie were in the driver’s seat for the judge’s song contest round choosing the songs for all Top 10 contestants — Stough, Haven Madison, Iam Tongi, Marybeth Byrd, Megan Danielle, Oliver Steele, Tyson Venegas, Warren Peay, Wé Ani and Smith, who returned to the Idol stage Monday night less than 24 hours after saying goodbye to Lucy Love and Nutsa who were eliminated on Sunday night's episode.
Stough performed “It's Been Awhile” by Staind, chosen by Judge Katy Perry. At the end of his performance, Stough said, “Love you, mama,” as the crowd clapped for him.
Smith performed “Wanted Dead or Alive,” by Bon Jovi chosen by judge Lionel Richie.
All three judges were on their feet during Smith's performance.
In between the competition, Monday’s live show also saw the return of 2021 Idol winner Chayce Beckham, who debuted his new single “Till the Day I Die.”
American Idol” airs this Sunday and Monday on ABC.
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The Voice
On Monday night's episode of "The Voice" contestant NOIVAS who has Mississippi ties, kicked off the playoffs round singing "Come Together" by The Beatles.
"NOIVAS kicked off the playoffs on The Voice Monday night with a bang, delivering a high-energy, 'wild' rock performance that had some Coaches fearing the fierce competitor in the weeks ahead," NBC reports on its website.
“'NOIVAS, whoa,' a stunned Coach Niall Horan said. “'Insane. You brought a different level of energy every week and this week you’ve come out and you’ve put on one of the best performances we’ve seen on this show.'”
"The Texas dad stepped onto the stage wearing a black leather jacket, black cowboy hat and black eyeliner, before performing a dramatic and mic-wielding rendition of The Beatles’ 'Come Together,' pulling the audience in from nearly the first rock-infused note."
After the performance, Coach Blake Shelton selected NOIVAS as one of his two contestants to advance to the next round.
Former Miss Mississippi Holly Brand, 22, did not perform Monday night.
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This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: American Idol Top 8 contestants include two Mississippi singers
