Overview

• The Showstopper round at Los Angeles' Orpheum Theatre advanced four contestants—Canaan James Hill, Gabby Samone, Mattie Pruitt, and Zaylie Windsor—directly into the Top 24.
• Judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie praised the performances, with Richie calling Hill's rendition of Marvin Sapp's 'Never Would Have Made It' the 'greatest performance' he has ever seen.
• Mattie Pruitt, the youngest contestant at 15, impressed with a powerful cover of James Brown's 'It's a Man’s Man’s Man’s World,' earning Bryan's prediction of future stardom.
• Gabby Samone delivered an emotional and dynamic performance of Nina Simone's 'Four Women,' while Zaylie Windsor captivated with Billie Eilish's 'Happier Than Ever.'
• The remaining 42 contestants will compete in a head-to-head round for the 20 remaining spots in the Top 24, airing Monday night on ABC.