American Idol season 24 contestants performed Taylor Swift songs and California-themed tracks on April 27, with results revealed the following day. Voters sent home Brooks and Daniel Stallworth, advancing Jordan McCullough, Hannah Harper, Keyla Richardson, Braden Rumfelt, and Chris Tungseth to the top 5. The episode featured guest judge Nikki Glaser and a performance by Luke Bryan.
The top 7 performers took the stage for a Taylor Swift tribute alongside songs tied to California. Jordan McCullough opened with Swift's 'Tim McGraw' and followed with Bonnie Raitt's 'I Can't Make You Love Me.' Carrie Underwood praised McCullough, saying, 'I don't know how you do it, but thank you for doing it.' Hannah Harper delivered 'Mean' and Merle Haggard's 'That's the Way Love Goes,' dedicated to her husband. Keyla Richardson shone on 'Lover' and Etta James' 'I'd Rather Go Blind.' Braden Rumfelt sang 'cardigan' and Maroon 5's 'This Love,' while Chris Tungseth performed 'Exile' and Billie Eilish's 'What Was I Made For?.' Daniel Stallworth chose 'Fearless' and 'Best Part' by Daniel Caesar and H.E.R., and Brooks offered 'Love Story' and Maroon 5's 'She Will Be Loved,' dedicated to fellow contestant Rae.
