On April 20, the latest episode of American Idol Season 23, titled Songs of Faith, was unveiled, leaving the Top 24 contestants eagerly awaiting the results of America’s votes. Among these hopefuls, Kolbi Jordan secured the final slot in the Top 20. After host Ryan Seacrest announced her advancement, Kolbi graced the stage with her powerful interpretation of Amazing Grace.
While Kolbi triumphed by moving forward in the competition, four hopefuls, namely MKY, Grayson Torrence, Kyana Fanene, and Peggy Samar, were unfortunately eliminated.
Kolbi’s performance left a profound impact, prompting the judges to rise from their seats, moving rhythmically along with her and the captivated audience. After her performance, the panel praised Kolbi for her stellar stage presence, impressive vocal range, and the overall emotional depth she brought to her act.
The audience, particularly fans of American Idol, echoed these sentiments on social media. Many fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to commend Kolbi for her stirring rendition of Amazing Grace, convinced that she has the potential to emerge as a season winner.
“Kolbi looks so beautiful and she SANG that song! Wonderful performance,”a fan wrote.
“Wow, that was an incredible performance by Kolbi Jordan. She sounded amazing tonight, and it was one of the best performances of the night!”another fan commented.
“There could be NO MORE PERFECT A SONG CHOICE OR PERFORMANCE than Kolbi’s rendition of ‘Amazing Grace’ for Easter,”wrote another netizen.
The praise for Kolbi continued to pour in, highlighting how she stood out in what many consider to be one of the strongest seasons of American Idol in years. Fans demonstrated their support both for her as an individual artist and the season’s overall talent.
“This is seriously one of the strongest seasons of American Idol in a LOOOONG time. They knew they had to close it out with Kolbi; whew!”a user shared.
“There’s this girl named Kolbi on American Idol, y’all. A damn star! She almost got sent home. Vote for her dammit,”another commented.
“I am SO PROUD of @AmericanIdol for that fantastic show of faith tonight! To have Kolbi and @carrieunderwood close that thing DOWN like that?! Unbelievable!”a fan stated.
“#kolbijordan – no matter how it goes on Idol, just know that you are a singing superstar!!”one user posted.
“Amazing performance by Kolbi!! She’s one of my favorites this season!”a viewer reacted.
“Oh my goodness, Kolbi Jordan just brought the whole dadgum gospel into millions of television sets!”another netizen posted.
Judges’ Reactions to Kolbi Jordan’s Emotive Performance
Kolbi’s mesmerizing performance captivated both the audience and the judges, prompting them to rise and join in the applause. As the 26-year-old singer showcased her vocal prowess, many in the audience couldn’t help but clap in time to the stirring music.
In an emotional moment, judge Carrie Underwood thanked Kolbi for her “amazing”performance, highlighting the sense of camaraderie among the contestants for their supportive gestures during her act.
“It is incredible to see,”Carrie added.
Luke Bryan was equally impressed, describing Kolbi’s arrangement and performance as “just breathtaking.”Meanwhile, Lionel Richie complimented her for what he termed “the church of American Idol,”acknowledging the spirit and enthusiasm she brought to the stage.
“You have brought so much spirit and excitement to this show. God bless you. God bless the people who voted for you. They felt what you did,”Lionel remarked.
After her performance, host Ryan Seacrest congratulated Kolbi, encouraging viewers to engage in voting for their favorite contestants if they wished to see them advance to the Top 14.
Fans wishing to support their preferred contenders can cast their votes at AMERICANIDOL.COM/VOTE or via the American Idol app.