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Hannah Harper performs during the Ohana Round on American Idol. (ABC Photo)

Kyndal Inskeep, Brooks Rosser and Jordan McCullough received the platinum tickets on American Idol Monday night.

If I was giving them out, I would have handed them to Hannah Harper, Rae Boyd and Jordan.

Hey, no doubt, Kyndal’s tribute to her mom with an original song called “Woman of Me” was one of the night’s most moving moments. By the way, that song is on streaming sites.

And no doubt, Brooks has perhaps the most unique voice of anyone on the Season 24 cast.

But of all the performances Monday night, I was most moved by Hannah Harper’s version of “Go Rest High on That Mountain.”

Meanwhile, Jordan and Rae delivered amazing vocals and performances, singing “Grandma’s Hands” and “I’ll Be There,” respectively.

Here’s a look back at those performances.

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Hannah Harper, 25, Willow Springs, Missouri, “Go Rest High on That Mountain”: Hannah dedicates her song to her grandpa. This was his favorite song. And Hannah’s delivering what I’ve been waiting for most — emotion. This is absolutely lovely. So is her voice, by the way. That’s was just absolutely beautiful and will do nothing to diminish her status as a front-runner. Grade: A

Jordan McCullough, 27, Murfreesboro, Tenn., “Grandma’s Hands” by Bill Withers: Jordan has a silky smooth voice and he’s showing it off again. This guy belongs in the Top 20. And check out that range. He’s one heck of a showman too. He even has the judges on their feet. Great performance. No wonder they opened the show with him. Grade: A

Rae Boyd, 24, Frederick, Md., “I’ll Be There” by The Jackson 5: She was one of the absolute best in Hollywood. This young woman can sing. She has a great soulful tone. She’s quickly proving herself the best pure singer among the women on American Idol Season 24. Another stellar performance that gets the judges to their feet. Luke Bryan compliments her on the way she commands the stage. Grade: A