Adele Songbook: Abi Carter Stuns Singing 'Hello' - American Idol 2024

From the songbook of Adele, Abi Carter performs "Hello"!

AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC.

American Idol 2024

Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, for the historic 22nd season.

[BenAnderson]

Where Adele has a deeper tone generally and force that strikes hard ... Abi has an angelic rise to her voice that cuts deep. Different but equally emotional.

[tinasmith]

Who else has listened to this performance over and over again??🙋‍♀️

[krystalh]

My mom has had a series of strokes that have fried a significant portion of her brain. She can't speak, read, write, and doesn't even know her own name or what year it is. But she understood this performance. It left her in tears with a look of wonder in her face. That is the purety and angelic tone of Abi's voice. It transcends logic and speaks to the soul.

[statix]

Hands down the best voice on the show. Insane.

[dnagolden]

I’ve been watching American Idol since the beginning, when Kelly Clarkson was on. I don’t think I have ever heard a more angelic voice than Abi Carter. SHE IS NEXT LEVEL. So good

[seanc]

Bigger than Idol. Abi Carter is a wonder of the world.

[timbly]

Abi sings from the heart with emotion & she’s simply stunning with her voice.

[briandavalerio]

There is no doubt that Abi should win this year's competition. Look at the numbers (social media), look at the performances she puts EVERY WEEK! It's unbelievable! I have watched American Idol for YEARS, and I have NEVER seen such talent. She is a complete artist in every sense!!!

[mattmusicaddict]

I have watched this at least 50 times now and she sounds better every time i watch

[saffronblaze]

Wow, she completely transformed the song from its original into it own unique composition and emotional tone. That was simply wonderful to hear. I imagine even Adelle would be moved by this heartfelt rendition.

[cameronpack]

Best performance I’ve seen in years on American Idol ! She is incredibly

[MisterKelisi]

This is the Abi I’ve been waiting to see again. Angelic. Luxurious. Passionate. It’s Abi Carter vs Jack Blocker now.

[camisreacting]

This young lady is single handedly saving this season for mediocrity. This was fantastic and the arrangement was to die for!

[PinoyGrayMatter]

that's how an unresolved, haunting heartache should sound... when all you need is to hear the other person's voice, but what you get is silence... she sang with that unbearable pain of helpless longing... and that just tears one apart because we have all been there.

[robertantonnyc]

Abi always starts totally invested emotion, touching vocal inflections, great dynamics. So sweet and simple on the piano. She creates so many gorgeous moments. A well-rounded offering. Loved it! - So You Wanna Be A Singer

[paulalbertson]

THAT WAS THE GREATEST PERFORMANCE I HAVE SEEN ON IDOL, EVER!! Abi is in a class by herself...it was like no other rendition of that beautiful song. A star has been made, right in front of our eyes....

[Danielthescientist]

Reinventing and giving more meaning to an Adele song using just voice and piano, is mesmerizing.

[TheJdc]

She's the winner. Period. The fight for the rest of them is for second place. She's incredible. I'll be buying tickets to her concert in the near future.

[ChukMeier]

She learned very quickly. Vocal coaches are to be applauded for helping Abi develop a mountain of raw talent into masterful performances.

[wunderdogg-zznl]

Abi has the most beautiful voice I've ever heard in my entire life. She doesn't just sing a song, she lives it, she embodies it, and delivers it with heart stopping passion.
Her vocals are so incredible it's easy to overlook her sublime pianos skills and her phenomenal stage presence.
And absolutely beautiful too
This girl has got it all
I can't stop watching