During Sunday’s episode, 17-year-old singer Bryson Quick put a country spin on “Time” by Pink Floyd in his audition. Judge Carrie Underwood told Bryson that his voice “stands out in a good way.” Luke Bryan chimed in to say that Bryson reminded him of Chayce Beckham.
The judges voted to give Bryson a Golden Ticket to Hollywood. After he celebrated with his family and left the audition room, Bryan got Beckham on FaceTime. He asked the Season 19 winner if he would welcome Bryson on stage with him at the Grand Ole Opry.
Bryan joked to Beckham that Bryson is “a younger, better-looking version of you.” Without missing a beat, Beckham responded, “Kinda like how I was of you?” That made all three judges crack up.
Later in the show, Bryson met Beckham at the Opry and then joined him on stage. The two singers teamed up for a duet of Beckham’s song “23.” Bryson said the performance “meant more than the world to me.”
Carrie Underwood Changed Her Vote for This Singer
Sunday’s episode also featured a memorable audition from 23-year-old Mikaela Bautista. She soulfully performed “Saving All My Love or You” by Whitney Houston, prompting Carrie Underwood to say she has “a lovely voice” but seemed nervous.
Underwood ended up voting “no” to sending Mikaela to Hollywood, while Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie voted “yes.” It was enough to give her a Golden Ticket. Mikaela celebrated with her family, including her father Vhen, who is also a singer.
Underwood suggested that Mikaela and Vhen should sing together, so they performed a duet of “The Prayer” by Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion. The moving performance prompted Underwood to change her vote from a “no” to a “yes.”
American Idol Season 23 will return for another new episode next Sunday night on ABC.