Arthur Gunn performs Lynyrd Skynyrd's hit “Simple Man” on American Idol

What’s better than Arthur Gunn performing this Lynyrd Skynyrd hit on American Idol? Arthur dedicating the performance to his mom! Singing the Lynyrd Skynyrd hit “Simple Man,” Arthur delivers the authenticity, heart and grit we know and love from him.

Firefighter Mias (Jeremias Williams) performs “Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd at his American Idol Audition

Firefighter Mias brings the HEAT into his American Idol audition, but Katy Perry is concerned he's “missing a little of that smoke.” After performing “Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd for the judges, Luke Bryan tells Mias that he has a very nice voice, but he’s not sure if Mias has “hit the bullseye” with it yet. Lionel Richie compliments Mias on the timbre in his voice, but says he needs a little more time. We’re glad Mias has such a supportive group of friends within his fire department crew. We can’t wait to see more of him!