3 Utah Singers Made It Through First Hollywood Week On American Idol
By Ginny Reese
March 22, 2021
Three singers from Utah made it through the first round of Hollywood on American Idol.
Six singers from Utah made it through to Hollywood, but only four appeared in the first Hollywood week episode.
Among the four that were shown were siblings Ammon and Liahona Olayan, Wyatt Pike, and Lizzy O'Very.
Ammon and Liahona are siblings who were originally from Hawaii. According to Deseret News, their family made the move to Utah which led their family to live in a tent together.
During auditions, judge and country singer Luke Bryan said, "Liahona, you have a voice like we could write a song, record it and it’s ready for the radio. Y’all complementing one another is absolute magic. I think the sky’s the limit, and I’m just freaking out."
Liahona ended up making it past the first round of Hollywood week while Ammon was sadly sent home.
Hollywood week is here! So excited for you guys to see my journey and how it all goes down. Thanks for all the support and be sure to tune in Sunday AND Monday night at 8/7 central. Let the drama begin😂 @americanidol @abcnetwork #liahonaonidol #hollywood #drama pic.twitter.com/nyY5OG48ai
— Liahona Olayan (@liahonaolayan) March 22, 2021
Wyatt Pike is a singer from Park City who grew up singing all around the area. Pike was one of the "most unique" featured in the first round, singing a different, indie version of "Stay" by Rihanna.
I'm honored to have made it through the @AmericanIdol genre challenge tonight! Tune in tomorrow for duets! #WyattonIdol #AmericanIdol pic.twitter.com/SeONKDwNUo
— Wyatt Pike (@WyattPike) March 22, 2021
Just a few months after celebrating their first wedding anniversary, Grayson and Lizzy O’Very ended up becoming competitors on @AmericanIdol. | By @Lotlotejhttps://t.co/ecorrkxx6y
— Deseret News (@DeseretNews) March 21, 2021
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