21 and sounds like a pro, imagine what she can do in her future music career. Talented on the piano, guitar, vocally, over all musically. She’s a winner. Vote for Abi
As anyone who's watched programs like AI knows, talent means nothing when it comes to having a career in the entertainment industry. At least the kind of career most of us envision when we think of success. It might never translate into a Grammy or an Oscar or a Platinum record. And please remember, regardless of outcome, nothing can be stolen when the outcome is left to the whims and lack of musical taste of the voting public. Diana Ankudinova, very unique voice and has won multiple competitions and is still just a regional nobody. Haley Reinhart couldn't win AI, has chosen to stay independent and found success on her own terms. Floor Jansen, a master of her instrument, would probably lose out to some mediocre pop singer with a twang on a show like this. And all those past winners, and contestants whose 15 minutes of fame have faded to black. As long as you expectations are bleak is there any hope for pleasant surprise.
I think Abi loves Sara Bareilles as much as I do because this was Sara Bareilles’s arrangement of yellow brick Road. And when Elton John heard it, he said “Sara a lot of people have done that song as a cover, but yours is by far the most beautifully unique one.” and Abidid a spectacular job.
Yeah, Abi took Sara's arrangement and added some unique touches. I thought that key was just a little low for her, but the high register was crystal clear 👏👏👏
Lmao her voice draws u in????she’s not vocally better than half of the people in the entire competition talent was kicked out and this crash push for her is insane.the 2 country guys I. This completion are the best
I hope Abi wins, those Country Music Voters are really powerful though. But I hope America has ears that function, and can hear that Abi has By Far the very best voice in the Top 3 Finale.
This was Abi's best performance yet and her previous performances were out of this world! Just amazing! Speechless! You've got to listen to this on headphones or on a good stereo... just speechless!
I grew up hearing the original, but never understood it until this incredible, mystical and magical version. So glad we will get to hear her for years to come!
I have this play on constant repeat in my hour drive to work here in Houston tradfic. Brought me to tears last night and now still makes me teary listening to her angelic voice! She is it for me! Will keep on voting for her!
Love Abi Carter, she is the whole package. Amazing off the charts voice, fantastic artistry at the piano, and an unassuming beautiful personality. She is my choice to win this competition!!!
Furthest thing from a SUPERSTAR they had to remove Ziggy for this disaster to win.I dislike that sound her voice makes.It's like when you starting to play the violin that off sound you hear that makes your stomach cringe or when you accidentally hit both strings on a violin.Just horrible!!!
Whether it were her best performance or not, Abi rolled out another showstopper. All of her performances are rather phenomenal. Stage appearances, breath control, musically, her ability to sing runs classy and sophisticated are all fantastic. A front runner, in the finale line-up, I’m sure of it. Go Abi!
Are you kidding me? This was a winning performance and felt like I was at your concert!! I predict you will win and I voted for you!!!💃💃💃 And you look amazing!!!❤
I love the way her breath exhales on the word “brick” and how it falls into the sky before soaring. I get chills every time. I never vote, but I did for her.
doing what she loves, so well. Sparkle and Shine. Those top notes so haunting, lower very assured. This was engaging, tender, nostalgic. Took me to a good place. Kinda reminded me of #thewizbway. Those big belts were unexpected and so pleasing.
Explain to me in what way is she unique!I have heard many people sing like her.The way she dresses is like someone that is going to the supermarket.Her eyes look crazy.She looks and sings like every Hillsong singer.They all sing the same.I absolutely hate it that they are pushing Disney princess sweeter than the world of humans because she is the sweetest being that has ever been.IRRITATING!!! She looks like Mrs.Robertson from Amazing world of Gumball!!!
She is pure magic! Her voice is so incredibly soothing and gives me chills upon chills. She has to win this all! She is the entire package. This is what Idol was meant for.
Since I’ve watched this performance I watched it over and over again.. got the chills and now I can’t get that song out of my head 😅 Watching Elton Johns version also !! 🥰🥰
The best to describe this is captivating, silent crowd, literally perfect runs and falsetto, smashed the high notes. Very similar to Adam Lamberts performance of mad world where everyone was in awe
NO,NO ,NO Adam Lambert is phenomenal.This person cannot hold a note.Is everyone tone deaf or what?She sounds like when you play wrong on a violin .It makes a donkey or goose sound!Cannot compare this normal looking and sounding girl to Adam Lambert.You have lost your mind.
Why would you use the word unique with this VERY normal person.She is like millions like her!Who do you listen to that you find HER unique?Is there people more normal than her?What does powerhouse mean to you?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RECORD THIS AND SELL IT!!! I would absolutely buy this, it is as Katy said, this song will speak to so many people like me!!! ❤❤❤❤ Go Abi!!!
Forget the fact her voice is one for the ages...nothing short of a pure silken thread, but this arrangement....and her presentation was a brilliant and transporting musical journey for the ears and heart. I am still speechless and a blubbery mess from having experienced this soul feast. I would pay big money to witness this artist in person ....and I know I will have that chance whether she wins this contest or not.
I am a huge fan of Sara Bareilles, and anyone who has heard her sing this rendition during The Brave Enough Tour knows how captivating this arrangement is for the audience. Dare I say, Abi made it even more ethereal, magical, and goose-bumpy (yes, that's now a word) than I've heard in the past. Regardless of where she finishes in this competition, I'll be purchasing her album. But please, if you're listening Abi, consider singing a Sara Bareilles song somewhere along the way. I know this competition is about finding your own way, but the soulful quality in your voice mirrors that in Sara's so beautifully. And is it ironic, that as an author, the name of the protagonist in my next novel (begun before American Idol aired its first episode) is Abbi :)
OMG Congratulations Abi Carter for making through to The Top 12, You deserve It & When you sing ''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'' By Elton John During your performance of American Idol Last night Wow I thought you did such A great & Amazing Job, You sound like You Put your own spin to It By making sound like your own, It was really good & Very Entertainment!!! 👏👏👏👏
The way that she sang this song, made me completely tear and sob. Such an emotional and beautiful performance. This gave me the chills and I never want to stop listening to it. Thank you for sharing your gift with us ❤
Maybe the best AI has seen. Her talent goes beyond just vocal ability. She truly captivates the audience and is beyond her years. I hope when she lands her first deal she doesn't get over produced music. Her talent is beyond lots of busy production and should be kept raw like this performance.
Best performance of the season, and her best performance of the season as always. She will always be number 1 for me on every performances. She hasn't had an off night so far and has never disappointed. She can sing the phonebook, and I will instantly love it. She picked a perfect song choice for her voice and slayed. Her vocals are really powerful as well, along with her emotions. She knows how to connect to every song, and how to deliver vocals in every performances. I am a huge Abi stan.
That's the Sara Bairelles version of the song, which is just absolutely stunning. If you haven't heard, look up Sara Bairelles singing Goodbye Yellowbrick Road and thank me later.
What's happening?Compare Abi to people in her own league.Don't compare her to people soooo faaaarrrr out of her league!!!She is not at all similar to Angelina Jordan!Abi sounds like a violin when you play the note wrong and it makes that donkey or goose noise.
21 and sounds like a pro, imagine what she can do in her future music career. Talented on the piano, guitar, vocally, over all musically. She’s a winner. Vote for Abi
Yes
So she's singing all the songs Emma Busse sang last season?
I say she has a elite voice.
She's sub par on piano and has no idea how to sing in her lane.. every performance she gotten worse.
And then sadly, some dumb producers will make her, under contract, sing some horrible dance/pop songs that go nowhere for her.
As anyone who's watched programs like AI knows, talent means nothing when it comes to having a career in the entertainment industry. At least the kind of career most of us envision when we think of success. It might never translate into a Grammy or an Oscar or a Platinum record. And please remember, regardless of outcome, nothing can be stolen when the outcome is left to the whims and lack of musical taste of the voting public. Diana Ankudinova, very unique voice and has won multiple competitions and is still just a regional nobody. Haley Reinhart couldn't win AI, has chosen to stay independent and found success on her own terms. Floor Jansen, a master of her instrument, would probably lose out to some mediocre pop singer with a twang on a show like this. And all those past winners, and contestants whose 15 minutes of fame have faded to black. As long as you expectations are bleak is there any hope for pleasant surprise.
I think Abi loves Sara Bareilles as much as I do because this was Sara Bareilles’s arrangement of yellow brick Road. And when Elton John heard it, he said “Sara a lot of people have done that song as a cover, but yours is by far the most beautifully unique one.” and Abidid a spectacular job.
I said in one of my quotes that she should do a Sara Bareilles, Colbie Caillet and Maggie Rogers' Alaska.
I didn’t know that Sara B rendition and thought of her when listening to this.
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Yeah, Abi took Sara's arrangement and added some unique touches. I thought that key was just a little low for her, but the high register was crystal clear 👏👏👏
@@mostguitarswinsAbi took a slower tempo too I think
One of the best voices I’ve ever heard on Idol in recent years! She needs to win, hands! Woooowwwww!!!
Best voices on AI ABC - Madison and Leah Marlene.
Yes!
You must be deaf and just say anything
Awwww🥰❤️💯☝️☝️
Best since carrie imo
Her voice is practically hypnotic
So she's singing all the songs Emma Busse sang last season?
Her, voice draws you in.
Yes i was just thinking this
@@Kristoff-su6nd Stop spamming, please.
Lmao her voice draws u in????she’s not vocally better than half of the people in the entire competition talent was kicked out and this crash push for her is insane.the 2 country guys I. This completion are the best
This girl will be SENSATIONAL. Mark my words. Winner or Runner up for sure. Wow 🙌🏼🙌🏼
She’ll be the winner
💯💯💯💯
I hope Abi wins, those Country Music Voters are really powerful though. But I hope America has ears that function, and can hear that Abi has By Far the very best voice in the Top 3 Finale.
Too bad you hedged your bets
And she just won American Idol 2024
I almost never want to hear a song over and over again, but this magnifecent performance brought me to my knees, chills and tears.
This was Abi's best performance yet and her previous performances were out of this world! Just amazing! Speechless! You've got to listen to this on headphones or on a good stereo... just speechless!
I hope she knows she made this little old lady cry. It's so wonderful to hear such an amazing, pure voice. It lets the sun in again.
Such a beautiful thing to say. Sending Love ❤️ and happiness your way. 🙏
Yellow brick road note at the end was 15 seconds of pure magic
I will not be surprised if she WINS the next American Idol. She deserves it!
Abi's cover of Sara Bareilles's rendition of Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road was the best performance of the night!
Exactly!
Sara’s version is magic also.
I absolutely agree best performance of the night
Of the whole season!
Best performance of American Idol*
I was MESMERIZED by this performance. She had me completely under her spell with the most angelic yet haunting beautiful voice. Love love LOVE LOVE ❤
Honestly, her voice is stunning and her performance is world class imo.
I grew up hearing the original, but never understood it until this incredible, mystical and magical version. So glad we will get to hear her for years to come!
I was fully locked in when she did this performance like there was nothing else in the world going on! I even teared up a bit 🥹
She's the standout performer this season. She deserves to win.
Reminds me of the Sara Barielles cover. They both did it justice. Stunning.
She’s a temu Sarah Bareilles
I have this play on constant repeat in my hour drive to work here in Houston tradfic. Brought me to tears last night and now still makes me teary listening to her angelic voice! She is it for me! Will keep on voting for her!
Love Abi Carter, she is the whole package. Amazing off the charts voice, fantastic artistry at the piano, and an unassuming beautiful personality. She is my choice to win this competition!!!
When she sings, my world stops. It fills all the space. Captivating...❤
What a beautiful way to put it. I agree!
Same
Abi has an ethereal quality to her voice that few can replicate. She's my winner.
Made a grown man cry !! You are sincerely amazing ! Angelic
when we first watched this me and my mom were speechless!! we had to keep replaying it! it was so good
All I can say is Abi Carter’s a Superstar and that was my favorite performance of the night, Abi’s in it to win it!
Furthest thing from a SUPERSTAR they had to remove Ziggy for this disaster to win.I dislike that sound her voice makes.It's like when you starting to play the violin that off sound you hear that makes your stomach cringe or when you accidentally hit both strings on a violin.Just horrible!!!
Worst comment ive seen I love abi! @@keanamiller-wood4101
Enthusiasts devalue the word "superstar" by throwing it around far too easily.
@@keanamiller-wood4101 I don’t see you on American idol??
@@Cheeeseball Yeah Exactly
I never thought anyone could do this song as well as Elton. She blew it out of the water! I had goosies the entire song.
You were right: Nobody can do this as well as Elton. He breathes rarified air and it's his song, after all. This was captivatiing, however.
This is her best performance since the audition. A few more like this, and it's confetti time.
You couldn't have said it any better.
Welcome to the Black Parade was also great
@efrenmoreno3 Ah! That was really good, too.
@@efrenmoreno3 not at all. that performance was pitchy af
@@yxuen3051 you’re PITCHY AF
If there was never a performance again as long as humans roam the earth, this would be enough. Speechless 🫶
Best performance of entire competition… ever. Just mho. I’d pay for full version of this.
I never witnessed something like that on American idol…wow
I can't stop listening to this. I loved this song when Elton sang it. The way she presents is just next level exquisite and haunting.
She's a star. I love every one of her performances. Go Abi! You brings me to tears with your gift
Whether it were her best performance or not, Abi rolled out another showstopper. All of her performances are rather
phenomenal. Stage
appearances, breath control, musically, her ability to sing runs classy and sophisticated are all fantastic. A front runner, in the finale line-up, I’m sure of it. Go Abi!
Literally last week I was thinking her voice would sound so good to this song! So glad to hear it!
The winner of America idol this season hands down so talented amazing and flawless her tones are angelic
So angelic. My heart literally felt lifted! Incredibly beautiful ❤️ What a treasure American Idol has found!! I can’t wait for her albums!!
ok she clearly has the best voice out of all of them wow
💯💯💯
Incredible! First time I fully understood all the lyrics.
Yes! Same here. It was breathtaking.
Are you kidding me? This was a winning performance and felt like I was at your concert!! I predict you will win and I voted for you!!!💃💃💃
And you look amazing!!!❤
Yes I have to Aggre with you
Goodbye yellow bye Road is one of my favorite Elton John songs Abi Carter awesome job. I loved it.❤
She’s wonderful! What a talent, what a gift from God!
I saw her very first audition, and she was predicted to be the winner even then! You’d be crazy not to vote for her, as she is stunning in every way!
I love the way her breath exhales on the word “brick” and how it falls into the sky before soaring. I get chills every time. I never vote, but I did for her.
doing what she loves, so well. Sparkle and Shine. Those top notes so haunting, lower very assured. This was engaging, tender, nostalgic. Took me to a good place. Kinda reminded me of #thewizbway. Those big belts were unexpected and so pleasing.
Yeah, much better when she's not over-singing... less is more with that great voice.
Abi is amazing! Her voice is so beautiful. I could listen to her sing over and over again.
I am covered in chills from this performance!!!
Wow, this girl is incredible!!! This beautiful young girl is going to have an amazing career and I'm praying for every bit of her success.
This young lady is talent on steroids!! I cried during her performance!! ABI WILL WIN
Her voice is the sound of the pearly gates opening- sounds angelic: but modern. Wow, wow, wow.
Oh my God the song she Sang Monday night blew my mind one of my favorite songs that I use to sing she did it perfect
You can hear a pin drop. She commands the room. Stunning
She is totally unique - STAR QUALITY ❤
Explain to me in what way is she unique!I have heard many people sing like her.The way she dresses is like someone that is going to the supermarket.Her eyes look crazy.She looks and sings like every Hillsong singer.They all sing the same.I absolutely hate it that they are pushing Disney princess sweeter than the world of humans because she is the sweetest being that has ever been.IRRITATING!!! She looks like Mrs.Robertson from Amazing world of Gumball!!!
I’ve loved abi since audition, but I want to hear her sing another song that’s really in right now and make it hers
She slays 24/7..she had my vote from the get go and hope she wins..
She is pure magic! Her voice is so incredibly soothing and gives me chills upon chills. She has to win this all! She is the entire package. This is what Idol was meant for.
Wow!!! So impressive! Goose bumps all over and I’ve watched this about a billion times. Wish it was up on iTunes!!!!!
Since I’ve watched this performance I watched it over and over again.. got the chills and now I can’t get that song out of my head 😅 Watching Elton Johns version also !! 🥰🥰
Her voice is absolutely stunning, pure perfection, I’m speechless..❤
Beautiful voice, beautiful piano! You’re a star Abi! #1 ✨❤️
Her voice naturally pierces the heart. Bravo!
The best to describe this is captivating, silent crowd, literally perfect runs and falsetto, smashed the high notes. Very similar to Adam Lamberts performance of mad world where everyone was in awe
NO,NO ,NO Adam Lambert is phenomenal.This person cannot hold a note.Is everyone tone deaf or what?She sounds like when you play wrong on a violin .It makes a donkey or goose sound!Cannot compare this normal looking and sounding girl to Adam Lambert.You have lost your mind.
Other worldly!!! OMG!! Utterly captivating!! Abi is here to win!!
Otherworldly maybe you haven't been in this world to long!She sounds like the Hillsong singer but off key!!!
This girl is everything. ❤ she’s incredible! She’s winning all the way!!
Today is my birthday too 🎉🎂♥️
This is just another level. Massive, massive super star!!!! ABI CARTER!
This is so amazing. She will win.
This was the most epic idol performance EVER!!!! Her skill is next level!
Once again, Abi crushed it!🎉🎉🎉🎉
Such a beautifully unique powerhouse artist that continues to captivate us. ❤
Why would you use the word unique with this VERY normal person.She is like millions like her!Who do you listen to that you find HER unique?Is there people more normal than her?What does powerhouse mean to you?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RECORD THIS AND SELL IT!!! I would absolutely buy this, it is as Katy said, this song will speak to so many people like me!!! ❤❤❤❤ Go Abi!!!
Forget the fact her voice is one for the ages...nothing short of a pure silken thread, but this arrangement....and her presentation was a brilliant and transporting musical journey for the ears and heart. I am still speechless and a blubbery mess from having experienced this soul feast.
I would pay big money to witness this artist in person ....and I know I will have that chance whether she wins this contest or not.
My, there's a lot of hyperbole in these comments."A voice for the ages??"only the passage of time can decide that.
Abi took me back when I was little in the early 80s when her voice and this song. Beautiful voice ❤ and beautiful rendition of yellow brick road.
Chills...to take an iconic song like that and make it your own...epic!
Angelic! Such a strong solid performance!! Such clarity & pronunciation! She is a superstar! 🤩
Abi carter has to win American idol she’s amazing!
Abi Carter by far hands down the most all around talent tonight.
I would love for her to sing in the arms of the Angels by Sarah McLachlan
Oh yes. Good call!!
I've listened to the end of the song hundreds of times! Beautiful!
I am a huge fan of Sara Bareilles, and anyone who has heard her sing this rendition during The Brave Enough Tour knows how captivating this arrangement is for the audience. Dare I say, Abi made it even more ethereal, magical, and goose-bumpy (yes, that's now a word) than I've heard in the past. Regardless of where she finishes in this competition, I'll be purchasing her album. But please, if you're listening Abi, consider singing a Sara Bareilles song somewhere along the way. I know this competition is about finding your own way, but the soulful quality in your voice mirrors that in Sara's so beautifully. And is it ironic, that as an author, the name of the protagonist in my next novel (begun before American Idol aired its first episode) is Abbi :)
Wonder of wonders!!!! She’s GOT to win!!!!
OMG Congratulations Abi Carter for making through to The Top 12, You deserve It & When you sing ''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'' By Elton John During your performance of American Idol Last night Wow I thought you did such A great & Amazing Job, You sound like You Put your own spin to It By making sound like your own, It was really good & Very Entertainment!!! 👏👏👏👏
the righter singer of this song@ bring it back to life by some one like abi makes everyones life just a little better
She's got the voice, the looks, and the personality to be a megastar.
Abi has to win, 100% shes the BEST
The way that she sang this song, made me completely tear and sob. Such an emotional and beautiful performance. This gave me the chills and I never want to stop listening to it. Thank you for sharing your gift with us ❤
Love Her Voice .. Awesome 👍🏻👍🏻🔥🔥🔥
1:35 😳 I mean COME ON! How do you do that!? Unreal… So damned good.
My stopwatch measured that grand finale note at over 15 seconds without stopping to breath in. Phenomenal.
🥰🥰❤️💯☝️☝️
So glad she won! She is a STAR and was the clear winner. 🎉❤🎉
Excellent Performance and Great song selection !!!!!
Maybe the best AI has seen. Her talent goes beyond just vocal ability. She truly captivates the audience and is beyond her years. I hope when she lands her first deal she doesn't get over produced music. Her talent is beyond lots of busy production and should be kept raw like this performance.
doesnt matter if she doesnt win, she is going to be a world star
I just keep watching this over and over again, it’s so amazing!
Best performance of the season, and her best performance of the season as always. She will always be number 1 for me on every performances. She hasn't had an off night so far and has never disappointed. She can sing the phonebook, and I will instantly love it. She picked a perfect song choice for her voice and slayed. Her vocals are really powerful as well, along with her emotions. She knows how to connect to every song, and how to deliver vocals in every performances. I am a huge Abi stan.
Abi stands alone with her version of this beautiful song. She is our American Idol without question!
I've replayed this like 10 times now
That's the Sara Bairelles version of the song, which is just absolutely stunning. If you haven't heard, look up Sara Bairelles singing Goodbye Yellowbrick Road and thank me later.
Ya but we are here to hear Abi!!!
❤️❤️🥰☝️☝️
Just incredible. Start to finish. And just got better and better!!!
SHE IS A STAR 💫 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Abi your voice makes me feel a kind of peace I can't put into words.
I love when artists approach the song like this, a version very similar to Angelina Jordan's on AGT. Adds a whole new meaning and feel. Incredible xx
What's happening?Compare Abi to people in her own league.Don't compare her to people soooo faaaarrrr out of her league!!!She is not at all similar to Angelina Jordan!Abi sounds like a violin when you play the note wrong and it makes that donkey or goose noise.
How are some of y’all saying she’s untalented? This was fantastic! I def think she deserves to win
Absolutely beautiful, Abi! Recently auditioned with Idol and received good feedback 👍 You’re amazing!