Abi Carter Stuns With 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' - American Idol 2024

It's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame night on IDOL! Abi Carter sings an Elton John favorite in hopes to make the Top 12!

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.

[HappyBUp]

I think Abi loves Sara Bareilles as much as I do because this was Sara Bareilles’s arrangement of yellow brick Road. And when Elton John heard it, he said “Sara a lot of people have done that song as a cover, but yours is by far the most beautifully unique one.” and Abidid a spectacular job.

[tko]

21 and sounds like a pro, imagine what she can do in her future music career. Talented on the piano, guitar, vocally, over all musically. She’s a winner. Vote for Abi

[jacob]

One of the best voices I’ve ever heard on Idol in recent years! She needs to win, hands!

[garymckaig]

I almost never want to hear a song over and over again, but this magnifecent performance brought me to my knees, chills and tears.

[danorey]

This girl will be SENSATIONAL. Mark my words. Winner or Runner up for sure. Wow 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[andrearush]

I can't stop listening to this. I loved this song when Elton sang it. The way she presents is just next level exquisite and haunting. <3

[karenporter]

Abi has an ethereal quality to her voice that few can replicate. She's my winner.

[userunknown]

Abi's cover of Sara Bareilles's rendition of Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road was the best performance of the night!

[terrifay]

When she sings, my world stops. It fills all the space. Captivating...❤

[chrisengel]

This was Abi's best performance yet and her previous performances were out of this world! Just amazing! Speechless! You've got to listen to this on headphones or on a good stereo... just speechless!

[JessicaSue]

Reminds me of the Sara Barielles cover. They both did it justice. Stunning.

[natethegreat]

Yellow brick road note at the end was 15 seconds of pure magic

[StannSheperd]

I grew up hearing the original, but never understood it until this incredible, mystical and magical version. So glad we will get to hear her for years to come!

[juliedurant]

I hope she knows she made this little old lady cry. It's so wonderful to hear such an amazing, pure voice. It lets the sun in again.

[mattblaze]

She's the standout performer this season. She deserves to win.

[Bdavie]

You can hear a pin drop. She commands the room. Stunning

[edenbrutus]

I never witnessed something like that on American idol…wow

[malachigivens]

I was fully locked in when she did this performance like there was nothing else in the world going on! I even teared up a bit 🥹

[britneylatimer]

I was MESMERIZED by this performance. She had me completely under her spell with the most angelic yet haunting beautiful voice. Love love LOVE LOVE ❤

[mikkan]

I will not be surprised if she WINS the next American Idol. She deserves it!