Then, judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan decided which contestants would earn golden tickets to Hollywood Week. Twenty-four singers who survived those tough sessions were flown to Hawaii to perform for audiences at Disney’s Aulani resort,

That’s exactly what happened for “Idol” contender Gabby Samone, whose rendition of the “A Song For You” by Donny Hathaway had judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan — plus guest mentor Fantasia — at a loss for words during Monday night’s episode.

Tonight on American Idol, the Top 12 recreate iconic moments from the singing competition's past as Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino mentors the contestants. Artist-in-residence Jelly Roll joins the audience as judges Carrie Underwood,