'American Idol' recap: Watch must-see moments, audition videos from Week 3

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Monday, March 2, 2020
'American Idol' History is Made as a Contestant Walks In Off the Street to Audition
Courtney Timmons walks in off of the street to audition for American Idol. She brings Ryan Seacrest to tears, but will her audition of "Rise Up" by Andra Day be enough to convince Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan?

"American Idol" history was made this week as a contestant walked in off the street to audition! Here's that and other must-see moments from Week 3.

Don't miss an all-new episode of "American Idol" on Sunday, March 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT | 7 p.m. CT on ABC!

Katy Perry Calls Kimmy Gabriela Top 10 Material

Kimmy Gabriela convinces Luke Bryan from the first note, and Katy Perry tells her she is "Top 10 material" after Kimmy sings in both English and Spanish.

Shawn Camp's Fiancée Lauren Mascitti Woos the Judges With Original Song

Shawn Camp's fiancée Lauren Mascitti auditions for "American Idol" with "one of the most authentic" performances of the season. Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie have all the feels after this original song!

SHOE-WEE! The Judges Are Obsessed With This Contestant's Voice

"Country Fried" podcast host Ryan Harmon gets advice from Bobby Bones as he prepares to audition for Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. SHOE-WEE it was a real good time!

'Idol' History is Made as a Contestant Walks In Off the Street to Audition

Courtney Timmons walks in off of the street to audition for "American Idol." She brings Ryan Seacrest to tears, but will her audition of "Rise Up" by Andra Day be enough to convince Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan?

Lauren Spencer Smith Has a Voice That Leaves Luke Bryan Speechless

Lionel Richie tells viral sensation Lauren Spencer-Smith that she has a voice and talent beyond her years. Katy Perry and Luke Bryan are left in awe after her audition of "What About Us" by P!nk.

78 Year-Old Lionel Richie Superfan Upstages DeWayne Crocker Jr.

After DeWayne Crocker Jr. sings his rendition of "Don't Worry Be Happy," his great-grandmother dances with Lionel Richie in six-inch heels. Will this lovely "Lady" convince Lionel, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan to send DeWayne to Hollywood?

"Country Post Malone" Mystifies Judges With Audition

Dillon James gives a mysterious performance of "Make You Feel My Love" by Bob Dylan. Katy Perry calls him a "country Post Malone." Will Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie agree?

Katy Perry Stan Auditions For Her On 'American Idol'

Geena has been a fan of Katy Perry since she was a kid and now she's auditioning in front of her hero! Will her nerves get the best of her before she sings an original song?

Jared LETtOw Auditions For "American Idol"

Not THAT Jared Leto... This Californian Yodeler breaks the ice with Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Will his name be too much of a distraction for a golden ticket to Hollywood?

This Contestant Is The New Standard For Katy Perry

Shannon Gibbons overcomes depression and delivers an audition of "I'd Rather Go Blind" by Etta James that Katy Perry and Luke Bryan call "the new standard."

Genavieve Linkowski Returns to 'American Idol' and Brings the Judges to Tears

After losing her sister to a car crash, Genavieve Linkowski returns to the "American Idol" stage and brings Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie to tears.

Don't miss an all-new episode of "American Idol" on Sunday, March 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT | 7 p.m. CT on ABC!