Elli Rowe is safe

“I had no idea I would ever make it this far,” she said. “Everything just moves really fast.”

Elli said the one thing that keeps her grounded is music.

She is singing Somewhere Only We Know, by Keane.

Judges react to HunterGirl

“What you do for the veterans is profound,” said Katy. “You are an artist.”

“You just have that magic sound and write the songs to back that up,” said Luke.

Lionel called her “a natural.”

To vote for HunterGirl, text “11” to 21523, or visit Americanidol.com after 11pm ET.

HunterGirl is safe

HunterGirl said she turned veterans’ stories into songs to help them heal.

“It’s really special,” she said. “Songwriting is a huge part of my life.”

She is singing an original, called Heartbreak Down.

Judges react to Jacob Moran

“It’s one thing to be able to sing the melody,” said Lionel.

“You gave everyone in America the understanding of the range of your voice.”

Katy said he is “the best singer in the competition.”

To vote for Jacob, text “10” to 2153, or visit Americanidol.com after 11pm ET.

Jacob Moran is safe

“I’ve been on this journey twice now,” he said. “I feel a lot better, I feel more confident.”

“Who gets two chances at this?”

He is singing Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing, by Tori Kelly.

Judges react to Nicolina

“You have a way of bringing the absolute peak of a song to its finality,” said Lionel.

“You’re a Ferrari,” said Katy. “You know just how to level up every single time.”

To vote for Nicolina, text “12” to 2153, or visit Americanidol.com after 11pm ET.

Nicolina is safe

The contestant is the next to learn she has moved on to the Top 20.

“This is all I’ve dreamed of growing up,” Nicolina said in a segment. “I’ve been receiving so much positivity.”

She is singing Edge of Seventeen by Stevie Nicks.

Chayce reveals news

“We got a tour with Jimmie Allen,” Chayce revealed.

He also said his EP is coming out Friday.

Chayce Beckham takes the stage

The winner of last year’s American Idol has returned to take the stage.

Chayce Beckham is singing his new song, Doin’ It Right.

Judges react to Jay

“You built that house one piece at a time,” said Katy. “And then it was a complete finished picture.”

“That performance really solidified why we gave you the platinum ticket,” said Luke.

Lionel said Jay lived up to his potential.

To vote for Jay, text “1” to 2153, or visit Americanidol.com after 11pm ET.

Jay is safe

Jay just got the news that he made it through to the Top 20.

“I know you have to have physical toughness to be on American Idol,” he said in a segment.

He is singing You Know I’m No Good, by Amy Winehouse.

Judges react to Sage

“You brought the closest thing to 1968 I can check out,” said Lionel.

“You carved that song out like a Halloween pumpkin,” said Katy. “You gave it a whole new shape.”

“Your voice is just right,” said Luke. “

To vote for Sage, text “5” to 2153, or visit Americanidol.com after 11pm ET.

Sage is safe

Sage has claimed her spot in the Top 20.

“It’s really about proving to myself that this isn’t an impossible dream,” she said.

She is singing Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac.

Judges react to Tristen

“My man was just born to be on the stage,” said Luke. “I love the energy you put out.”

“You’re acting like an artist,” said Lionel. “I can’t keep my eyes off of you.”

“You are using the energy in the room,” said Katy.

Tristen said he has has been inspired by James Brown, Michael Jackson, and Elvis.

To vote for Tristen, text “3” to 2153, or visit Americanidol.com after 11pm ET.

Tristen Gressett is safe

“Growing up, music has been such a huge part of my life,” he said in a segment.

“Since my first audition, I feel like I’ve grown a lot as an artist.”

“I’m the proudest mama in the whole wide world,” his mother said.

Tristen is singing Sacrifice by The Weeknd.

Judges react to Mike Parker

“Do you understand that you have the power?” said Katy. “You can make the room boom.”

“The time is so right for you, in the world of music,” said Luke. “It’s so inspiring being in this room and watching.”

Lionel said Mike has a “storyteller’s voice.”

To vote for Mike, text 7 to 2153, or visit Americanidol.com after 11pm ET.

Mike Parker is safe

Mike Parker also just received the news that he made it through to the Top 20.

“Getting to be validated by a country superstar like Luke Bryan..” he said. “I just felt this sense of this is your moment.”

He is now performing Chasing After You, by Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd.

Emyrson performs

She sang Tell Me You Love Me, by Demi Lovato.

To vote for Emyrson, text “8” to 21523 after 11pm ET.

“Stage presence is the other half of your performance,” said Lionel.

“You may be our youngest, but I think you may be one of our most talented,” said Katy.

“I truly believe that you’re gonna go really really far,” said Luke.

Emyrson Flora is safe

“I never really thought that I’d be here,” she said in a segment.

“I’ve just been singing in my bedroom.”

Emyrson was the first contestant to learn she has advanced to the Top 20.

“Now more than ever, I feel like I belong here.”

Over 300million video views

Host Ryan Seacrest revealed that Season 20 boasts over 300million video views so far.

Tune in!

Tonight’s live episode of American Idol is starting now.

Tune in to ABC to find out who will make it to the next round.

Does every audition air on TV?

Not every audition will make it on television.

This is because there is not enough TV time to allow for all of the contestants to be featured on the show.

Those who make it through to the next round without appearing on television do face the disadvantage of lacking the exposure needed to help build up a fan base for votes later in the season.

How many platinum tickets were given out this season?

Only three contestants were awarded platinum tickets this season.

The tickets allowed them to bypass the first round of Hollywood Week.

When do contestants rehearse?

Unfortunately, contestants on American Idol do not get to relax on the weekends.

Saturdays and Sundays tend to be even busier than the weekdays, as contestants are required to do intense rehearsals.

In addition to the weekend rehearsals and sessions with vocal coaches, contestants still do three rehearsals on the day they are slated to perform.