Michael Gerow performs his original song “Nice Boy”

After a rambunctious introduction to the judges, Michael Gerow brings the attention in the American Idol audition room back to the music and the talent, performing his original song “Nice Boy” for Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. Lionel compliments Michael on the “vulnerability” of his voice, while Katy tells Michael that he’s an exceptional singer, has swag, and even tells him that he’s top 10 material (and that’s NOT just because she was able to get 7 hours of sleep the night before)! Will Michael take Katy’s advice going into Hollywood Week and not allow his “swag” to get in the way?