ABC’s American Idol returned Monday evening (April 5) with an exciting second round of celebrity duets, featuring a number of superstar artists including Josh Groban, Tori Kelly, Jewel, Jason Aldean and more.
Incubus’ Brandon Boyd also guest starred on the show, teaming up with standout contestant Chayce Beckham, who previously took the stage for a solo performance of Ed Sheeran’s “Afterglow.”
His performance once again impressed the Idol judges, who had nothing but incredible remarks to share about the rising star.
“You have to understand something, you have a magical voice when it comes down to being identifiable. So the two of your together was just great,” Lionel Richie said. “Now, If I had one thing to say, to you we’re out here look at us, engage us, bring us in to that because we want to look at you that’s what makes the performance total.”
Katy Perry predicted that Beckham has a bright future ahead, while Luke Bryan compared him to one of the greatest musical artists of all time.
“You really remind me of Alejandro and the authenticity and musicianship,” Perry shared. “It’s not a singing show, it’s not a karaoke show. This is a real bonafide musical artist and I see you all over Grammys, everywhere, wherever you want to go.”
“You just got this cool thing, it’s just hard to be naturally cool. On your first song it was like Springsteen cool, but then on the Incubus song… Man, we really heard you kick it up and we haven’t heard that from you yet and now that we know that you have that in your arsenal. I mean, the sky is the limit for you if you can do all of that.”
“Thank you guys so much,” Beckham said with a huge smile on his face.
The 24-year-old singer previously impressed the Idol judges with performances of Kolton Moore & The Clever Few’s “What Brings Life Also Kills,” Tyler Childers’ “Hard Times,” Chris Stapleton’s “You Should Probably Leave” and more.
Fans can vote for Chayce Beckham by using the official American Idol app, visiting AmericanIdol.com/vote or by texting 18 to 21523. Please note, fans can vote 10 times, per contestant, per voting method.
American Idol returns on Sundays and Mondays at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.
Click above to watch Beckham’s performances.
