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With viewers’ votes finally in play, Sunday’s episode of American Idol marked the end of the road for eight singers, leaving us with the Top 16 of Season 19.

Let’s start with the results. The following 16 singers are going through to the next round: Alanis Sophia, Alyssa Wray, Ava August, Beane, Caleb Kennedy, Casey Bishop, Cassandra Coleman, Chayce Beckham, Colin Jamieson, Deshawn Goncalves, Grace Kinstler, Graham DeFranco, Hunter Metts, Madison Watkins, Willie Spence and Wyatt Pike.

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Gold Derby’s “American Idol” predictions center has been open for less than a week, but we already have ourselves a front-runner to win Season 19: Grace Kinstler. This 20-year-old college student from Lakewood, Il went viral with her original audition of “Natural Woman” by Aretha Franklin, earning more YouTube views than anyone not named Claudia Conway.

Grace easily scored a Golden Ticket to Hollywood, where she’s been a fan-fave ever since. According to our odds, Willie Spence is currently in second place to win, while Chayce Beckham comes in third. Do you agree with your fellow “Idol” fans that Grace is the one to beat? Make your own predictions and then sound off down in the comments section.

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During Hollywood Week, Grace took on “10 Seconds” for the genre challenge, “Grenade” as her duet with Alyssa Wray and “Father” as her showstopper.

The second half of American Idol‘s Top 24 sang for viewers’ votes on Monday, taking the stage opposite some true music icons, from Jewel and Josh Groban to Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd. (Guys, remember Incubus?!)

Read on for our breakdown of the night’s performances, with video for each:

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“American Idol” judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie had a hard time cutting the 64 contestants competing in the Showstoppers round of the competition down to just 24. But they managed to so in shows that aired March 28 and March 29. Now, it is America’s turn to vote as this Top 24 is winnowed down by a third.

On both April 4 and April 5, a dozen hopefuls perform both solo and with celebrity partners. Each night, the top eight vote-getters will move on to the Top 16 while the bottom four will be eliminated.

Below, follow along with all the action in our live blog recap of Night 11 Season 19 episode of “American Idol.”

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8:00 p.m. — They survived their first auditions, the grueling demands of Hollywood week and Showstoppers, but can they survive America’s vote? This time the power is in viewers’ hands.

Season 19 of “American Idol” has finally entered the voting stage, which is where the power shifts from judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie to viewers at home. Based on America’s votes, the Top 24 will be pared down to the Top 16 on Sunday, April 11, which means we’re getting even closer to finding out who will join the winners list that includes superstars like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Laine Hardy. Who do You think it will be? Hurry and make your predictions in Gold Derby’s predictions center. It’s fun and easy — start right now!

Each week the eligible user with the highest prediction accuracy will win a $100 Amazon gift card, eternal bragging rights and a spot on our “American Idol” leaderboard. (See our contest rules.) It’s free to register for an account via email, Facebook, Google or Twitter, so what are you waiting for?...

Sixty-four singers remained atop American Idol‘s Showtopper round on Sunday, but only 10 were fortunate enough to be sent through to the Top 24 by the end of the night.

So let’s break down which singers are still in the game, and which have reached the end of their Idol journeys. (Spoiler alert: We did not agree with all of the judges’ decisions this week.)

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History will be made on “American Idol” this season with a new Showstopper round added to Hollywood Week. On Night 8 of season 19, which airs March 28, judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will decided which of the 64 remaining contestants will get to sing for America’s vote.

After the two nights of Showstoppers, only two dozen artists will make the cut. This top tier of performers will then fight it out for the chance to be on the live shows, which begin in early April. At that point, you will be able to predict the outcome of each episode in our predictions center.

Below, follow along with all the action in our live blog of the Night 8 Season 19 episode of “American Idol.”

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8:00 p.m. — The new Showstoppers round begins tonight on “American Idol,” where each singer will have to...

If you had that nagging feeling of familiarity watching Amanda Mena perform on Night 2 of ABC’s “American Idol” Season 19, you’re not alone.

This 18-year-old horse handler originally made a name for herself on NBC’s rival reality TV show “America’s Got Talent” where she received Mel B‘s Golden Buzzer. At that time she was only 15, but her “Natural Woman” audition blew the roof off the theater and earned her a coveted spot in the Season 13 live shows. Amanda made it all the way to the “AGT” semi-finals, being eliminated just prior to finale week. With three more years of experience under her belt, can this Boston resident go the end and win “American Idol”?

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For her “Idol” audition (watch above), Amanda took a big risk performing The Beatles‘ “Golden Slumbers” in front of judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.

A TikToker with political connections, a speedo-clad model with a Zoolander complex and a reality competition veteran with a grudge against Meghan Trainor were among the standout auditions (for better or worse) as American Idol returned to ABC for its 19th season on Sunday.

Let’s get that first one out of the way: No conversation about the premiere’s most memorable moments would be complete without discussing Claudia Conway, the daughter of former Donald Trump senior advisor Kellyanne Conway. Joined for in-person support by her father (and virtually by her mother), the 16-year-old presented her best attempt at Rihanna...

“American Idol” returns on February 14 for its fourth season on ABC and 19th overall. As always, Ryan Seacrest is the host of this reality competition series. Returning to the judges table are country superstar Luke Bryan, pop princess Katy Perry and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Lionel Richie.

A huge part of the appeal of “American Idol” are the audition episodes. These make for must-see TV as much for the awful acts as the ones that sound and look like they could go all the way. Over the course of five episodes, we will see the three judges give upwards of 150 contestants that coveted ticket to Hollywood.

By the end of Hollywood Week the judges will have culled these would-be winners down to just 40. Those lucky few made it to the showcase round. Only half of them made the cut. The Top 20 then took turns performing on their own and with celebrity guests.

On the final of “The Four” on Feb. 8, Evvie McKinney pulled off a stunning upset by winning over frontrunner Zhavia. Heading into the night, Zhavia was the top pick of a whopping 76% of our readers while McKinney managed a mere 12% of the vote. The other two finalists — Candice Boyd and Vincint Cannady — earned just 8% and 4% respectively. If you haven’t voted in our poll yet, be sure to do so at the bottom of this post and then sound off in the comments section about this new reality competition series hosted by Fergie.

McKinney was named iHeartRadio’s “On the Verge” artist and was signed to Republic Records. That label’s head of talent, Charlie Walk, had been a judge on the first five episodes of this new reality competition series but he stepped aside following allegations of inappropriate behavior.

Without Walk, it was left to judges Sean Combs, DJ Khaled...

The finale of “The Four” airs on Fox this Thursday (Feb. 8). The final four singers hoping to be named iHeartRadio’s “On the Verge” artist are Candice Boyd, Vincint Cannady, Evvie McKinney and Zhavia. The winner will also be signed to Republic Records. That label’s head honcho, Charlie Walk, was a judge on the first five episodes this new reality competition series but he stepped aside in the wake of allegations of inappropriate behavior.

Walk was seen alongside rival judges Sean Combs, DJ Khaled and Meghan Trainor on the Feb. 1 pre-taped episode. They, along with the studio audience, set this surprising line-up for the finale. None of the eventual four finalists started off this week five show with a spot. Rather, each won a place in the final when they challenged one of the four favorites and beat them in a sing-off.

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“The Four” finale is set to air on Fox this Thursday (Feb. 8). Four artists — Candice Boyd, Vincint Cannady, Evvie McKinney and Zhavia — will sing one final time to try and win over the studio audience and claim the title of iHeartRadio’s “On the Verge” artist. The winner will also be signed to a deal with Republic Records. However, that label’s executive Charlie Walk, who was a judge on the first five episodes of the show, has stepped aside in the wake of allegations of inappropriate behavior.

Walk did appear alongside Sean Combs, DJ Khaled and Meghan Trainor on the pre-taped fifth episode, which aired on Feb. 1 and set the line-up for the finale. None of the eventual four finalists started off that show with a seat. Rather, each successfully challenged one of the four favorites and won the right to bounce them from their place in the final.

The finale of “The Four” is on Thursday, Feb. 8 and fans of the first season of this Fox reality series are outraged about the four artists still in the competition. A whopping 61% of our readers think that the wrong quartet is still singing on “The Four: Battle for Stardom.” If you haven’t voted in our poll, be sure to cast your ballot at the bottom of this post. Then sound off in our comments section about this new reality competition series hosted by Fergie.

Episode five was taped before the decision was taken that, in the wake of allegations of inappropriate behavior, record executive Charlie Walk will not be a judge on the two-hour final. He and singers Sean Combs, DJ Khaled and Meghan Trainor weighed in on the merits of the six artists that were trying to steal a spot in the final from one of the four semi-finalists.

The finalists on Fox’s reality TV music competition “The Four” have been locked in and will compete for the championship on Thursday, February 8. Candice Boyd, Evvie McKinney, Vincint Cannady and Zhavia each earned a spot in the finale after a grueling five week competition. All-star judges Sean Combs, DJ Khaled and Meghan Trainor will determine which of the final four deserves to be named iHeartRadio’s “On the Verge” artist and awarded a recording contract with Republic Records. But which of The Four do you want to win the title? Vote in our poll below.

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Candice Boyd – This 28-year old R&B singer made her first appearance during Week 2 when she impressed the panel with an audition of “I’m Going Down.” After challenging Ash Minor, she earned her place among The Four only to...

On episode five of this first season of “The Four,” two new challengers and two comeback artists won the right to challenge one of the quartet of contestants for a seat. Do you think that the right four were put through to the finale by the audience on Feb. 1? Vote in our poll at the bottom of this post and then sound off in our comments section about this new reality competition series hosted by Fergie. (Episode five was taped before the decision that record executive Charlie Walk will not be a judge in the wake of allegations of inappropriate behavior.)

First up was Vincint Cannady, who impressed the panel of judges — singers Sean Combs, DJ Khaled and Meghan Trainor and Walk — with his soaring rendition of “Magic” by Coldplay.

Cannady decided to go after the seat won by Jason Warrior in week two. Back then, he’d won the...

In the fifth episode of Fox’s reality TV music competition “The Four,” a new set of challengers faced off against the four defenders in an effort to steal their chairs. Airing Thursday, February 1, the two-hour episode began with Kendyle Paige, Nick Harrison, Tim Johnson Jr. and Jason Warrior sitting in the four coveted seats. Which former artist did the judges bring back for a second chance, and who among The Four were still remaining by the end of this week’s head-to-head battles? (Be sure to vote in our poll on the four artists that made it to the finale.)

Below, check out our minute-by-minute “The Four” recap of Season 1, Episode 5 to find out what happened Thursday night. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite singers, which performances had you in tears and who you think can go the distance to win “The Four: Battle for Stardom.

Throughout the first four episodes of Fox’s new reality TV show “The Four: Battle For Stardom,” nine artists have been eliminated after previously claiming a chair. In Episode 5, the judging panel comprised of Sean Combs, DJ Khaled, Meghan Trainor and Charlie Walk will bring back at least one of those rejected hopefuls for a second chance at the top prize. Which former member of The Four would you like to see return to the competition? Vote in our poll below and sound off in the comments section about this new competition series hosted by Fergie.

Candice Boyd – The 28-year-old R&B singer won over the panel with a passionate performance of “I’m Going Down” in week two. She then challenged the Aussie heartthrob, Ash, and out-sang him with her rendition of “Dangerous Woman.” Just one week later Candice lost her chair to Tim Johnson Jr., despite giving her...

On episode four of this first season of “The Four,” three of the six new artists won the right to challenge one of the quartet of contestants for a seat. Do you think that the right two were put through by the audience on Jan. 25? Vote in our poll at the bottom of this post and then sound off in our comments section about this new reality competition series hosted by Fergie.

First up was RaVaughn, who stepped out from her day job as a back-up singer to the likes of Brandy and Keisha Cole for a chance in the spotlight. She impressed the panel of judges — singers Sean Combs, DJ Khaled and Meghan Trainor and record executive Charlie Walk — with her searing rendition of “Sorry Not Sorry” by Demi Lovato.

RaVaughn decided to go after the seat won by Jason Warrior in week two. Back then, he’d won...

Our readers are all about that Meghan Trainor. The “All About That Bass” singer was just named the best judge on Fox’s reality TV music competition “The Four,” according to the results of our recent poll. Trainor is the overwhelming favorite with 38% of the vote, trouncing DJ Khaled in second place with 27%, Sean “Diddy” Combs in third place with 19%, and Charlie Walk in fourth place with 16%. Do You agree with our poll results? Sound off down in the comments section.

Season 1 of “The Four” is a who’s-who of the music industry, with host Fergie overseeing the A-list judges and aspiring contestants. While the show is still in its infancy stage on Fox, first impressions are everything and apparently Meghan Trainor’s judging style is beloved by more fans than her three male judges.

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In the fourth episode of Fox’s reality TV music competition “The Four,” a new set of challengers faced off against the four defenders in an effort to steal their chairs. Airing Thursday, January 25, the two-hour episode began with Tim Johnson Jr., Rell Jerv, Jason Warrior and Zhavia sitting in the four coveted seats, but who was still remaining at the end of this week’s head-to-head battles?

Below, check out our minute-by-minute “The Four” recap of Season 1, Episode 4 to find out what happened Thursday night. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite singers, which performances had you in tears and who you think can go the distance to win “The Four: Battle for Stardom.”

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