Mary Jo Young Sings Ed Sheeran’s "Castle On The Hill” Solo + “Foolish Games” Duet with Jewel - American Idol 2021

Mary Jo Young is owning her moment on the American Idol stage! Stepping into her confidence and undeniable talent, Mary Jo brings a star quality to her Top 24 solo performance of Ed Sheeran’s "Castle On The Hill," that thoroughly impresses the judges. Topping off her incredible solo moment, Mary Jo then duets “Foolish Games” with the one-and-only Jewel! Can it get any better than that?!

Mary Jo Young sings “Us” by James Bay for the American Idol Showstopper round

Mary Jo Young sings that “she believes in something” during her performance of “Us” by James Bay for the Showstopper round. Well, we hope that “something” is herself, because we sure do believe in her! The question is: Do Katy Perry and Luke Bryan believe in Mary Jo enough to add her to American Idol’s Top 24?

Mary Jo Young performs Harry Styles’ “Falling,, and Colin Jamieson sings “Sex On Fire” - American Idol Hollywood Week

Mary Jo Young believes she has the least experience out of most, if not all, of the contestants on American Idol this year, but that doesn’t stop her from giving us everything she’s got her first time performing on stage! Mary Jo covers Harry Styles’ “Falling,” leaving all three judges impressed! Colin Jamieson, also performing in the pop genre group, says he’s here to “leave his own legacy as a musician, and tell a story.” After Colin performs “Sex On Fire,” by Kings of Leon, Luke Bryan calls his performance “very special.”

Mary Jo Young sings Tate McRae's “You Broke Me First”

Mary Jo has come a long way since her 4th grade talent show yodeling days. Not only was this American Idol audition the first time Mary Jo has “genuinely performed for anyone” since 4th grade, but it was the first time she performed in front of her own mother! Thanks to Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, Mary Jo and her mother are able to share a very special, magical moment in the audition room. Watch here to see why Luke predicts Mary Jo is “top 10” material for American Idol!