Zachariah Smith maximized his energy and stage presence with 'Don't Bring Me Down' by Electric Light Orchestra.

Megan Danielle moved the audience with her heartful performance of Bonnie Raitt's 'Angel From Montgomery'.Nutsa's powerful rendition of 'The Show Must Go On' by Queen left the audience cheering.Wé Ani owned the stage with her high energy and soulful performance of Etta James' classic hit 'Something's Got A Hold On Me' by Etta Jame.Idol legend Adam Lambert brings the thunder with 'I Can't Stand The Rain'. Adam Lambert lit up the American Idol stage and brought down the house with his new song 'I Can't Stand The Rain', a fitting choice as it is a cover of Hall of Famer Tina Turner's classic.

Marybeth Byrd electrified the stage with her dynamic performance of the iconic hit 'Dancing Queen' by ABBA.Colin Stough set the stage on fire with his guitar skills and powerful vocals in his performance of 'Midnight Rider' by The Allman Brothers.Oliver Steele plucked his way into our hearts with his cover of 'Georgia On My Mind' by Ray Charles.Lucy Love brought big energy to the stage with recent Hall of Fame inductee Lionel Richie's 'All Night Long'.

Haven Madison captivated the audience with her powerful vocals in 'Livin' on a Prayer' by Bon Jovi.

Warren Peay breathed new life into the classic song 'House Of The Rising Sun' by The Animals with his impressive guitar skills and vocals.

Tyson Venegas earned cheers from the crowd with his powerful rendition of 'For Once In My Life' by Stevie Wonder.

Fortunately, Adam provided great support and feedback to help them shine: With such a wide range of artists to choose from, it was hard for some of the contestants to narrow down their song selections. With the help of superstar judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan, and our charming host Ryan Seacrest revealing America's votes live, the tension was high both nights as was the quality of the performances.Įpisode 15 wasn't just any ordinary night, it was the highly-anticipated Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night! Guest mentor Adam Lambert returned to help the contestants pay tribute to some of the greatest rock and roll legends of all time. The first LIVE Coast-To-Coast votes of this season of 'American Idol' have arrived! In this recap, we'll cover Episode 14 (where theTop 12 contestants battled it out for a spot in the Top 10) and Episode 15 (which widdles the Top 10 down to a Top 7).

Night Moves by Andrea Smith