
The landmark season 20 finale of american idol is upon us! The three-hour, star-studded Season 20 finale of American Idol will air live coast-to-coast Sunday, May 22 at 8/7c on ABC.
Top 3 finalists Noah Thompson, HunterGirl and Leah Marlene will present their debut singles and cover Bruce Springsteen hits, competing for American votes one last time in hopes of being crowned the next American Idol and winning a record deal with Hollywood Records/19 records.
Idol judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan will also perform alongside current Idol finalists and alumni. Richie will join the Top 10 for a collaborative performance, Perry will sing “Firework” with Marlene and Bryan will perform a cover of Randy Travis’ “I Told You So” with HunterGirl. Meanwhile, Thompson will perform “I’m The Only One” alongside Melissa Etheridge.
Leah Marlene, Noah Thompson, Hunter Girl; Photo courtesy of American Idol/ABC
In addition to Thompson, HunterGirl and Marlene, several other Season 20 contestants will return to the Idol stage for star-studded duets, including Mike Parker, Christian Guardino, Jay Copeland, Nicolina Bozzo, Fritz Hager, Emyrson Flora, Lady K and Suite.
The American Idol season finale will also feature a star-studded list of performances from Idol Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood and Idol alum Gabby Barrett, as well as superstars James Arthur, Sara Bareilles, Michael Bublé, Deana Carter , Earth, Wind & Fire, Melissa Etheridge, Flo Rida, Ben Platt, Thomas Rhett, Tai Verdes and many more.
Check out a full list of everything you need to know about the Season 20 finale below.
How and where to look?
Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the three-hour Season 20 finale of american idol will air live coast to coast on Sunday, May 22 at 8/7c on ABC.
Fans can also stream the show live through ABC.com or in the ABC app.
The finale will also be available to watch via Hulu on Monday, May 23.
Who are the top 3 finalists?
The Top 3 finalists include HunterGirl, Noah Thompson and Leah Marlene.
What songs are performed?
Carrie Underwood – “Denim & Rhinestones” (live debut)
Katy Perry and Thomas Rhett – “Where We Began” (Live Debut)
Luke Bryan and HunterGirl – “I Told You So” by Randy Travis
Katy Perry and Leah Marlene – “Fireworks”
Noah Thompson and Melissa Etheridge – “I’m the One”
Tai Verdes and Top 3 Finalists – “AOK”
Gabby Barrett and Emersyn Flora – “??”
Gabby Barrett – “Pick Me Up”
Michael Bublé and Christian Guardino – “Smile”
Deana Carter & Mike Parker – “Strawberry Wine”
Earth, Wind & Fire and Jay Copeland – Medley Of Earth, Wind & Fire Hits
James Arthur and Fritz Hager – “Can I Be Him”
Sara Bareilles and Nicolina Bozzo – “She Was Mine”
Ben Platt and Lady K – “??”
Ben Platt and Sara Bareilles – “Grow as You Go”
Flo Rida and the Top 10 Contestants – “Good Feeling”
Lionel Richie x Top 10 Competitors – “??”
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