Who will win ‘American Idol’ season 17: Alejandro Aranda, Laine Hardy or Madison VanDenburg? [POLL]
We are down to the final three on season 17 of “American Idol.” On May 12, the Top 5 took to the stage to sing a trio of tunes: one chosen by their mentor Bobby Bones, another in honor of Mother’s Day and a third made famous by Elton John. After the results of the public vote were revealed by Ryan Seacrest, the trio of contestants still standing are: Alejandro Aranda, Laine Hardy and Madison VanDenburg. (Of the eliminated artists — Laci Kaye Booth and Wade Cota — who was better?)
Which of the finalists do you think will be crowned winner of “American Idol” on May 20? After reviewing the rundown of all the songs they’ve sung to date in this reality competition, cast your vote in our poll. And be sure to sound off with your thoughts on this revival of “American Idol” in the comments section.
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Alejandro Aranda
Top 40: “Yellow” by Coldplay
Top 20 Solo: “I Fall Apart” by Post Malone
Top 20 Duet: with Ben Harper on “There Will Be A Light” by Harper
Top 14 Song 1: “One Dance” by Drake
Top 14 Song 2: “Cholo Love” (original song)
Top 10 Song: “Remember Me” from “Coco”
Top 8 Song: “Under Pressure” by Queen
Top 6 Song 1: “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane
Top 6 Song 2: “Poison” (original song)
Top 5 Song 1: “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word” by Elton John
Top 5 Song 2: “No Woman No Cry” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
Top 5 Song 3: Original song, “Blesser”
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Laine Hardy
Top 40: “Come Together” by The Beatles
Top 20 Solo: “Bring It On Home” by Sonny Boy Williamson
Top 20 Duet: with Elle King on “The Weight” by The Band
Top 14 Song 1: “That’s Alright Mama by Elvis Presley
Top 14 Song 2: “Hurricane”
Top 10 Song: “Oo-De-Lally” from “Robin Hood”
Top 8 Song: “Fat Bottomed Girls” by Queen
Top 6 Song 1: “I Don’t Need No Doctor” by Ray Charles
Top 6 Song 2: “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry
Top 5 Song 1: “Something About the Way You Look Tonight” by Elton John
Top 5 Song 2: “Can’t You See” by the Marshall Tucker Band
Top 5 Song 3: “Hey Jude” by The Beatles
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Madison VanDenburg
Top 40: “Who’s Lovin’ You” by The Miracles
Top 20 Solo: “Domino” by Jessie J.
Top 20 Duet: with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on “We Belong” by Benatar
Top 14 Song 1: “Fallin’” by Alicia Keys
Top 14 Song 2: “You and I” by Lady Gaga
Top 10 Song: “How Far I’ll Go” from “Moana”
Top 8 Song: “The Show Must Go On” by Queen
Top 6 Song 1: “Piece Of My Heart” by Janis Joplin
Top 6 Song 2: “I Surrender” by Celine Dion
Top 5 Song 1: “Your Song” by Elton John
Top 5 Song 2: “What About Us” by Pink
Top 5 Song 3: “Make You Feel Me Love” by Adele
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