‘American Idol’ Top 5 spoilers: Who is singing what songs on Sunday May 12?
This Sunday’s episode of “American Idol” will spotlight the Top 5 in three performances apiece. Each of the five finalists will sing a song from the Elton John catalog (with an assist from Taron Egerton, who stars in “Rocketman,” the upcoming biopic of the singer/songwriter), another picked out by Bobby Bones and a third in honor of Mother’s Day.
Four of these finalists on “American Idol” were the top vote-getters last Sunday (May 5): Alejandro Aranda, Wade Cota, Laine Hardy and Madison VanDenburg. The fifth, Laci Kaye Booth, made it through only after getting the judges save over Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon, After reviewing the song spoilers, courtesy of The Idol Pad, be sure to vote for your favorite artist to win season 17 of “American Idol” at the bottom of this post. Then sound off on this revival of “American Idol” hosted by Ryan Seacrest in the comments section.
Elton John Song
Alejandro Aranda: “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word”
Laci Kaye Booth: “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting”
Wade Cota: “Rocket Man”
Laine Hardy: “Something About the Way You Look Tonight”
Madison VanDenburg: “Your Song”
SEE ‘American Idol’ Top 5 power rankings from best to worst: Alejandro Aranda, Laine Hardy, Wade Cota …
Bobby Bones Pick
Alejandro Aranda: “No Woman No Cry” by Bob Marley and the Wailers
Laci Kaye Booth: “The House that Built Me” by Miranda Lambert
Wade Cota: “You Are The Best Thing” by Ray Lamontagne
Laine Hardy: ” Can’t You See” by the Marshall Tucker Band
Madison VanDenburg: “What About Us” by Pink
SEE ‘American Idol’ Winners: Where Are They Now (Seasons 1 – 15)?
Mother’s Day Tribute
Alejandro Aranda: Original song, “Blesser”
Laci Kaye Booth: “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac
Wade Cota: “Hard Luck Woman” by KISS
Laine Hardy: “Hey Jude” by The Beatles
Madison VanDenburg: “Make You Feel Me Love” by Adele
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