American Idol is a show for people with beautiful vocals having an opportunity to shine and Abi Carter has her own chance. The young candidat received a platinum ticket that allowed her to skip the first round of Hollywood Week.
On April 29, 2024, Abi Carter, 21 years old, blew the judges away when she walked on the stage with full confidence and delivered a wonderful rendition of Evanescence’s hit song, “Bring Me To Life”. Known for its difficulty to cover, Carter fearlessly embraced the challenge. Dressed in a striking black dress and knee-high black boots, her goal was not only to impress the viewers at home but also the notoriously discerning fans of Evanescence.
Carter showed no signs of struggle when she effortlessly captivated the judges – Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Katy Perry with her powerful performance. The audience in the room opened their mouths as if they witnessed something truly magical unfold before them. Many even have hailed it as the greatest American Idol performance in history.
With “Bring Me to Life” being a popular song of its time, the young singer garnered widespread acclaim. Within 6 days, the video of her performance has amassed over 575K views and countless compliments from online viewers.
One YouTube viewer commented, “Katy’s face is priceless, she looked as if her heart completely stopped. Abi is the winner with songs like this. She will absolutely crush the competition if she does All I Ask.”
Another added, “Abi, that was beautiful! You really nailed that performance very well! Another spectacular performance once again Abi! Super beautiful voice as always! Great job making it into the Top 7!”
Do you remember her audition? The girl insisted, “I have been a fan of American Idol my entire life”. Making the incredible leap from a fan to an enthusiastic contestant, the artist truly proved herself to be a top talent, dominating the competition.