American Idol opened its final audition episode by introducing us to a couple of talented country singers.
It ended it by introducing us to its first-ever drag queen contestant, Ada Vox, who previously auditioned for the show — and made the Top 50 — as Adam Sanders in Season 12.
Ada wowed the judges with a cover of “House of the Rising Sun” and left the audition room with a golden ticket and some advice: Get serious.
After all, Hollywood is the next stop. And it’s always been considering one of the most rigorous parts of the Idol process.
The talented country singers included Gabby Barrett, a Pittsburgh gal who’s a big Carrie Underwood fan, and Drake Mulligan, a former Elvis impersonator who’s not used to performing as himself.
Both made major impressions on judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Katy Perry.
A full recap will come later. Meanwhile, here’s a photo gallery from Sunday’s show.

Ada Vox, aka Adam Sanders, earned a golden ticket to Hollywood on Sunday’s episode of American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Ayana Rose Lawson talks to the American Idol judges during the audition episode that aired Sunday. She got encouragement from the judges, but not a golden ticket. (ABC Photo)

Carly Moffa performs during the auditions on American Idol. She sang an original, “Let the Lion Out” and scored a golden ticket. (ABC Photo)

Damiano Scarfi auditions for American Idol during the episode that aired Sunday. He didn’t advance. (ABC Photo)

Drake Milligan auditions during Sunday’s episode of American Idol. A former Elvis impersonator, he earned a golden ticket. (ABC Photo)

Gabby Barrett auditions for the American Idol judges during Sunday’s episode. She earned a golden ticket. (ABC Photo)

Jurnee auditions for the American Idol judges during Sunday’s episode. She made it to Hollywood after performing “Rise Up.” (ABC Photo)

Lee Vasi earned a golden ticket to Hollywood during her American Idol audition, which aired Sunday. She even got to sing with Lionel Richie. (ABC Photo)

Michael J. Woodard is Hollywood-bound after an audition that aired Sunday on American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Mylon Shamble auditions for the judges on American Idol. She won the judges over with a performance of “Stand By Me.” (ABC Photo)
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