American Idol
Top 6 Perform: Woodstock and Show Stoppers
Season 17, Episode 16 · Aired 2019-05-05
Synopsis
The stakes are high as the remaining "American Idol" finalists sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and advancing to the next phase of the competition. In this episode, each contestant will perform one inspirationally powerful "showstopper" song, with the help of former Idol hopeful and now GRAMMY Award-winning artist, Lauren Daigle, who serves as celebrity guest mentor. Each finalist will also take on a song performed at the famed Woodstock music festival in 1969, which remains one of the most historic moments in popular music history. Sunday night's show will be the final opportunity for the judges to use their coveted save on one contestant this season. Last season's second runner-up and powerhouse vocalist, Gabby Barrett, returns to the Idol stage to perform her latest song.
In the series
This episode is part of American Idol (2002–2016) on Fox.
Simon Cowell's sneer as national talent infrastructure.
Key cast
- Ryan Seacrest as Host
- Simon Cowell as Judge
- Paula Abdul as Judge
- Randy Jackson as Judge
- Kelly Clarkson as Contestant
- Carrie Underwood as Contestant