Abi Carter performs ‘Bring Me to Life,’ one of her standout performances on American Idol. (ABC Photo)
When Abi Carter found out she’d be auditioning in front of the American Idol judges, she wasn’t sure how she wanted to portray herself.
She ultimately came to the conclusion she was just going to be herself, she said in an interview during her hometown visit earlier this week.
In other words, “just a girl and her piano,” the way Abi describes herself on Instagram.
So she entered the audition room, slipped behind the piano and delivered a heartfelt rendition of “What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish.
The Idol judges rewarded her with a standing ovation. Katy hugged her. Luke whispered that she might be the winner of American Idol Season 22.
And a week later, the judges upgraded Abi’s golden ticket to a platinum ticket.
Sunday night, Abi will try to become the first platinum ticket recipient to nab the Idol crown in a three-hour season finale with fellow finalists Will Moseley and Jack Blocker.
Check back here for a live blog with song by song grades throughout Sunday’s show.
Now here’s a look back at Abi’s Idol performances so far.
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Ranking the Top 3
Top 5 chart with new singles
Top 3 enjoy homecoming celebrations
Check back Sunday for live blog with song by song grades!
Top 5, Disney Night, Round 1, “Part of Your World”
Top 5, Disney Night, Round 2, “The Chain”
Top 7, Adele Round, “Hello”
Top 7, Dance Round, “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark”
Top 8, “Bring Me To Life”
Top 10, “Clocks”
Top 12, “All Too Well”
Top 14, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”
Top 14 results, “My Mind”
Top 20, “Welcome to the Black Parade”
Top 24, “Oceans (Where My Feet May Fail”
Audition, “What I Was Made For”
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