Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Watch the best singer-songwriter original songs from American Idol 2026, Season 9 on ABC.
This compilation features standout original performances from contestants who brought their own songwriting, acoustic style, and artistry to the American Idol stage throughout the season.
From emotional ballads to indie-inspired originals, these singer-songwriters delivered some of the most memorable original music moments of American Idol 2026.
0:00 Julian Kalel "Lone Guitar"
1:57 Kyndal "Prayer of a Trying Daughter"
3:24 Jake Thistle "Sleep On Me"
4:46 Julianne Post "Long Live the Lost Boys"
5:26 Julian Kalel "Surrender"
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AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, premieres Jan 26 on ABC and stream on Hulu.
American Idol 2026 #AmericanIdol
Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series.
Watch the best singer-songwriter original songs from American Idol 2026, Season 9 on ABC.
This compilation features standout original performances from contestants who brought their own songwriting, acoustic style, and artistry to the American Idol stage throughout the season.
From emotional ballads to indie-inspired originals, these singer-songwriters delivered some of the most memorable original music moments of American Idol 2026.
0:00 Julian Kalel "Lone Guitar"
1:57 Kyndal "Prayer of a Trying Daughter"
3:24 Jake Thistle "Sleep On Me"
4:46 Julianne Post "Long Live the Lost Boys"
5:26 Julian Kalel "Surrender"
See more of American Idol 2026 on our official site: americanidol.com
Facebook: facebook.com/AmericanIdol
Twitter: twitter.com/americanidol
Instagram: instagram.com/americanidol
TikTok: tiktok.com/americanidol
AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, premieres Jan 26 on ABC and stream on Hulu.
American Idol 2026 #AmericanIdol
Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series.
