Wrapping up her performances for Disney Night, American Idol contestant Abi Carter performs Fleetwood Mac’s The Chain. The song appeared on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
Before the performance, fans in person and back home watched an incredibly touching conversation between Carter and her mother, who surprised her at Disney World. The conversation was so inspiring that Carter didn’t waste any time bringing the motivation boost to the stage.
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โWay to strike a pose,โ Lionel Richie said. โI mean, you have to give the photographers a chance to get that press shot. You did a great job.โ
Katy Perry then said, โI just canโt believe we met you when you were singing โWhat Was I Made For?โ like yesterday. You were like in disbelief and now youโre up here. Youโre owning it, youโre showing us new levels every time I thinkโฆ YOu know if you just shed that last little layer, youโre going to be, like, the Billie Elish/Hayley from Paramore.โ
Abi Carter responded with, โThatโs the goal!โ
Luke Bryan then pointed out that her confidence was โjust so thereโ with this performance. โI mean, to see you just kind of stare down the lens of the camera and really connect. Itโs just really amazing. Itโs unbeleivable to watch. You were just this girl just sitting at a piano during auditions and now youโre like going into diva mode here.โ
Carter further added, โThis is such an alter ego.โ
Fans completely agreed with the judges, with one fan pointing out that they predicted Abi Carter would win earlier in the season. โFeb 25th, ep. 2 I predicted Abi Carter as the winner of American Idol. Tonight, semifinals Iโm still rooting for her!!! Fingers and toes crossedโฆ I just love her!!โ
Safe to say, fans are crossing their fingers that she’ll make it into the top three.
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