Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Genevieve Heyward's powerful and rocky cover of "The Story" by Brandi Carlile had plenty of attitude on American Idol 2026. The amazing singer's performance impressed judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan. Let us what you thought of this performance!

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