Katy Perry and Hunter Metts perform “Thinking of You” on the American Idol Finale

Katy Perry and Hunter Metts can’t make us love them and this performance any more than we already do! Singing the Katy Perry's original “Thinking of You”, Katy and Hunter deliver a performance like no other for the American Idol finale. Absolutely gorgeous!

Fall Out Boy Perfoms “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark” with the American Idol Top 4 Guys Willie Spence, Chayce Beckham, Deshawn Goncalves and Hunter Metts

They’re on fire! Fall Out Boy and the Top 4 guys (Willie Spence, Chayce Beckham, Deshawn Goncalves AND Hunter Metts) perform an unforgettable rendition of Fall Out Boy’s “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark” for the American Idol finale. It’s fun, it’s energetic, it’s entertaining, it’s FIRE!

Hunter Metts Sings His Original Song “The River” for His American Idol Mother’s Day Performance

Per request from his mother herself, Hunter sings his original song “The River” for his Mother’s Day song performance! Consistently impressing us with his smooth, gorgeous vocals, Hunter delivers a breathtaking performance that surely made his mom proud!

Hunter Metts sings Coldplay’s “Everglow” for his Top 7 American Idol Performance

Time and time again, Hunter has shown us that he knows how to put his own, unique spin on every song he sings, but Coldplay’s “Everglow” took it to another level! Delivering his usual smooth vocals, emotion, and undeniable energy, Hunter’s performance of this Coldplay hit will make you want to watch and listen over and over again!

Hunter Metts performs “You’ll Be In My Heart” from Tarzan on American Idol Disney Night

Hunter will absolutely warm your heart with this beautiful performance of “You’ll Be In My Heart” from Tarzan. Genuine and heartfelt, Hunter’s singing and songwriting style is unmatched, giving us the vocals and sound we’ve come to know and love. This Disney Night performance will be in our hearts forever!

Hunter Metts performs “Falling Slowly” by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, from the movie “Once.”

Hunter Metts gives us all the chills with this incredible performance of “Falling Slowly” by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, from the movie “Once.” Watch here to thoroughly enjoy every second of it!

Hunter Metts performs Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me” - American Idol 2021

Hunter Metts once again proves his rare authenticity, performing his beautifully unique version of Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me” for Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and guest American Idol judge, Paula Abdul!

Hunter Metts performs Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love” - American Idol 2021

Is there a song Hunter Metts can't sing?! Hunter puts his unique, smooth spin on every performance, this time being Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love” for his Top 16 song. America seems to know what they want. Do you think it’s Hunter Metts as the next AmericanIdol?

Hunter Metts Sings Sia’s “Chandelier” Solo + “Who Will Save Your Soul” Duet with Jewel - American Idol 2021

Hunter Metts took Sia’s song “Chandelier” and made it completely his own for his Top 24 solo! Unique, heartfelt and beautiful, it’s no secret that Hunter has an undeniable voice, but lately he’s been surprising us more and more with every performance, especially this one! Even singing with an iconic voice like Jewel’s, Hunter was able to make his voice heard and stand out during their duet! Singing Jewel’s legendary song “Who Will Save Your Soul,” these two Tennessee souls have voices that pair beautifully together, giving us a performance you’ll want to watch over and over again!

Hunter Metts sings “July” by Noah Cyrus for his American Idol Showstopper performance

Hunter Metts is no stranger to self doubt, but he seems to leave any insecurities behind for the Showstopper round, performing “July” by Noah Cyrus for Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. Will Hunter finally have his “big moment” during Showstoppers, or will he choose to play it safe and risk making it into the Top 24?

Hunter Metts and Ava August Duet of Robyn's “Dancing On My Own” - American Idol Hollywood Week

Hunter Metts and Ava August are extremely talented in their own right, so Luke Bryan advises them to “show biz it up” for their duet performance, making sure they don’t forget to “give us that BIG, powerful moment.” Hunter and Ava hit the stage to perform their rendition of “Dancing On My Own,” by Robyn, but do they go for that “big moment” Luke recommended, or leave it out and play it safe? Watch here to find out!

Hunter Metts, Graham DeFranco, and Cassandra Coleman Hollywood Week performances

Former software engineer, Hunter Metts, says it was difficult to justify working that job as his “safe option,” when he had a burning passion inside of him for music. Graham DeFranco worked as a pilot for 3 years, but said if he “had to choose between being a pilot and having a career playing music, it wouldn’t even be a question;” it’d be music, all the way. Cassandra Coleman explains that music is her passion, but up to this point, she’s always treated it as more of a hobby. For all three contestants, it took stepping out of their comfort zone to make it here, to Hollywood Week. What Bobby Bones told Cassandra, applies to all three of these contestants; “Chase that uncomfortable feeling, because that’s where the growth comes from.”

Hunter Metts performs a rendition of “All The Pretty Girls” by KALEO

Third time’s the charm for Hunter Metts! After previously auditioning for American Idol two times before, Hunter sends Katy Perry into “Mission Impossible mode” with his rendition of “All The Pretty Girls” by KALEO. Luke Bryan gets the “real deal chills” from Hunter’s voice, and Lionel Richie assures Hunter “all you have to do is stay in your lane and take us on your journey.” Will another “top 10” prediction from the judges be too much pressure for Hunter to handle?!