Makayla Phillips (age 17) from Temecula, California showcases another side during her performance of Miranda Lambert‘s “The House That Built Me” during the Homeward Bound round on American Idol 2020 (Season 18). The Top 10 was modified to a Top Eleven as the judges used their save for Makayla.
American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Katy Perry were bowled over by Makayla’s stunning rendition.
Luke Bryan said that during audition, he heard the amazing voice of Makayla and he’s been wanting America to hear it, that’s why they fought for her and saved her, to allow America to hear how great a singer she is.
Lionel Richie commented, “You’re a star!” He advised Makayla to keep working hard because she’s on her way to “somewhere in the stars.”
Katy Perry felt like Makayla was singing directly to her. She said Makayla took their constructive criticism and applied it and showed growth. She commended Makayla for knowing how to pick a song that pulls at people’s hearstrings and makes them feel warm, cozy, and loved.
Contestant number: 6
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Makayla Phillips Gives Stunning Performance Of “The House That Built Me”
“The House That Built Me” is the third single from Miranda Lambert’s third studio album, Revolution. It was released in March 2010 and became the fastest-rising single of her career and her first number one hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The song received a platinum certification from the RIAA on January 31, 2011. It won the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance, Lambert’s first Grammy win.
American Idol Season 18 premiered at 8PM, February 16, 2020 on ABC television and airs Sundays at 8/7c. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, filming of American Idol was temporarily suspended and contestants were sent home. Production resumed in late April, with all of the contestants performing from their homes.
Ryan Seacrest continues his role as the show’s host and Bobby Bones returns as the in-house mentor. Despite budget cuts, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie come back as judges for their third season of the series.
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