American Idol 2026 Week 3: The Auditions NO ONE Was Ready For…

On this week's episode of American Idol 2026, there was a wide variety of talent ranging from rock and roll to gospel and even anime! Watch as judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood get blown away by some of the most jaw-dropping singers, each with incredible stories about how they got here.

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Madison Moon - "Creep" by Radiohead / "The Kill (Bury Me)" by Thirty Seconds To Mars: 00:18
Jordan McCullough - "Goodness of God" by Bethel Music & Jenn Johnson: 05:00
Noah Orion - "Ace of Spades" by Motorhead: 08:58
Christian Brown - "Wildest Dreams" by Marty Brown: 10:02
Roelle - "Maybe." by Sienna Spiro: 14:39
Trew the Star - "Nothing Can Change This Love" by Sam Cooke: 22:08
Isaiah Moro - "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" by Fuel: 27:37
Brett Carlisle: 28:27
Philmon Lee - "When A Man Loves A Woman" by Michael Bolton: 29:08
Livy - "Love Wins" by Carrie Underwood: 35:11
Miyoko - "unravel" from Tokyo Ghoul: 39:55
Vincent Fonddale - "The Sound of Giving Up" (original song): 43:03
Lanii - "Tell Me You Love Me" by Demi Lovato: 46:42
Jackie Bluebird - "You Know I'm No Good" by Amy Winehouse: 53:44
Nyla Martin - "Ain't No Way" by Aretha Franklin: 55:43
Julianne Post - "Long Live the Lost Boys" (original song): 01:00:21
Kutter Bradley - "Here Without You" by 3 Doors Down: 01:03:00
Kayla Finch: 01:03:19
Kiera Howell - "Don't Tread On Me" by We The Kingdom: 01:03:57

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