Andrea Valles performs “Lay Me Down,” and Erika Perry sings “In The Air Tonight” - American Idol Hollywood Week

Ball of energy and talent, Andrea Valles, considers herself a fighter, so we know she’ll be taking Hollywood Week head on! After Andrea performs “Lay Me Down” by Sam Smith, Katy Perry calls Andrea a “magician,” saying that the “mic is her wand.” In that same pop genre group, contestant Erika Perry can also be considered a fighter. After a rough start to her performance, Erika doesn’t give up, and eventually performs her unique rendition of “In The Air Tonight,” by Phil Collins, for Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.

Erika Perry performs Katy Perry and Kanye West's “E.T.” and “Valerie” by Amy Winehouse

Erika Perry says she’s known as “ET,” because she’s “extraterrestrial and completely out of this world!” After hearing her perform “E.T.” by Katy Perry and Kanye West, the judges have to be honest...they don’t really get it. Lionel Richie asks Erika: "So is this a style? Or is this a gimmick?" Will Erika's unique sound risk her chance at receiving a golden ticket to Hollywood?
Erika Perry performs her second song, “Valerie” by Amy Winehouse, for Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. With a little coaching from Katy, Erika’s unique sound is something 2 out of the 3 judges can get behind. We’ll let you watch this clip to see which judge thinks they would have “too far” to take Erika to break her out of her “bad habit.” With a golden ticket in-hand, Erika is going to Hollywood! Take that, ex-boyfriend!