Season 17 of American Idol is heating up! As some of the most beloved contestants have said their farewells, the Top 3 were safe as of last night’s episode. But before the big reveal, the top 5 fought for their place in the competition with a series of fiery performances. To no surprise, Laine Hardy charmed the audience yet again.
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Hardy has had a reputation for his Elvis-inspired performances all season long. From his raspy rocker vocals to his smooth stage presence, he has fans gushing all across the nation.
On last night’s episode, Hardy took the stage to perform “Hey Jude” by the Beatles. He dedicated the ballad to his older brother, Kyle for the Hero Tributes theme. The pair are extremely close as they share a love for fishing, hunting, and singing together.
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Just a couple days before the show, Hardy shared a video of him and his big brother strumming their guitars and singing their own rendition of another Beatles classic, “Don’t Let Me Down.”
Now, the Lousiana-native was ready to bring his many talents to the Idol stage. Sporting a fancy pink blazer, the singer had the audience hooked from the very first note. As his mom, dad, and brother admired the show from the crowd, their reactions proved just how proud they were.
Following his lively performance, the judges were ecstatic to give Hardy all the compliments. It was clear that no matter the outcome, the judges were fully supportive of Hardy and his future career endeavors.
Later in the night, Hardy went on to make it into the Top 3 with flying colors.
Check out his performance of “Hey Jude” below.