'American Idol' judges shocked after rugged Chris Stapleton lookalike slays Adele song

America, the fate of this season's "American Idol" contestants is officially in your hands.

Now that judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie have completed the arduous task of narrowing the competition down to the top 26 (because there were too many good singers to pick a top 24), the remaining singers will move forward in the competition based on viewers' votes.

Fans can vote on the "American Idol" website, the show's app or by texting each contestant's corresponding number to 21523.

Thirteen singers took the stage at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, on Sunday's episode, and the remaining singers perform Monday. Here are the highlights from the first batch of top 26 performances.

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Elise Kristine

Elise Kristine kicked off the show with a powerful, rousing rendition of "Holding Out for a Hero" by Bonnie Tyler.

Perry commended her boldness, saying she "didn’t smell one ounce of fear."

"That’s what performers are," she continued. "They are fearless, and you’ve got fangs, and that was a fang-ful song."

If Kristine's fangs have got you chomping at the bit to keep her on the show, text 1 to 21523.

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Oliver Stone

Oliver Stone put his smooth, soulful voice to use on "Better Together" by Jack Johnson. Richie praised him on finding his "vocal identity" – something that's a necessity on "Idol."

"Congratulations, because the most important part about vocals is that you want to set yourself apart from everybody else,” the judge added.

To let Stone keep showing off his vocal identity in the competition, text 2 to 21523.

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Matt Wilson

Matt Wilson melted the hearts of the crowd by singing "Speechless" by Dan + Shay in a performance dedicated to his wife. At one point, he crouched down to touch her hand from the stage.

"You can’t go wrong singing to your love," Bryan said.

Wilson's wife cried tears of joy while accompanying her husband on stage after his performance, saying, "It took so much for him to get up here, and I’m just so proud that he didn’t give up on his dreams."

If Wilson touched your heart too, text 3 to 21523.

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Kaeyra

Kaeyra earned high praise for her stunning vocals and smart song choice. She sang "Don't Let Go (Love)" by En Vogue.

Richie said she "owned that song," and Perry said the performance gave her "frozen stank face" (AKA, the face you make when someone's singing is too good).

"It's so nice being a spectator now and to allow America to decide, because they always get it right, and I think they’re gonna get it right with you certainly," Bryan added.

If Kaeyra got it right with you, text 4 to 21523.

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PJAE

PJAE, who has stunned with the upper range of his voice, showed off a different side of his talent, getting growly and low on "Golden" by Jill Scott.

Perry renamed him "PSLAY" after the performance.

"Great song choice," she said. "You needed to do this song tonight to prove that you are golden, which you are."

To keep PJAE p-slaying the competition, text 5 to 21523.

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Zachariah Smith

Zachariah Smith, a former burger-flipper, showed off more of his signature, high-energy moves while belting out "Lucille" by Little Richard.

The judges agreed that Smith was "crazy" – crazy talented, that is.

"Stars are crazy," Bryan said. "That’s what makes them stars.”

Richie added: “That was what we call show business.”

If you're crazy about Smith, text 6 to 21523.

Mariah Faith

Mariah Faith gave a lively rendition of "You Should Probably Leave" by Chris Stapleton, employing her signature raspy vocals.

"You’ve got that true grit," Perry said. "Your voice has its own section in this competition, and I think that’s how you can win.”

If you have faith in Mariah Faith, text 7 to 21523.

Emma Busse

Emma Busse slayed "Lay Me Down" by Sam Smith in an otherworldly performance full of power and nuance.

"You’re the one that sings all those hidden colors, those notes that we don’t even know exist," Perry said.

Bryan said Busse was so good his thrilled facial expression during her performance is bound to become a meme.

"You have the ability to just let the song speak through you, and you just let it out," he added.

To let Busse bust through the competition, text 8 to 21523.

Warren Peay

Warren Peay, whose look and voice have earned comparisons to Chris Stapleton by the judges, gave the crowd a curveball, opting to sing Adele's "Set Fire to the Rain" instead of his typical country fare.

The song fit Peay well, and the judges commended him for keeping things interesting with his song choice.

"Everybody was not seeing Adele about to happen when you walked out, but that’s a part of this game: to do things that people aren’t expecting," Bryan said. "And you did a great job."

Want to know what other surprises Peay has hidden in his cowboy boots? Text 9 to 21523.

Nailyah Serenity

If "Idol" was simply a contest of vocal range, Nailyah Serenity may have the competition beat. The contestant showed off an impressive whistle tone while singing a groovy "Lovin' You" by Minnie Riperton.

Richie said Serenity's performance would have made Riperton, who died in 1979 at the age of 31, proud.

"I had the pleasure of knowing Minnie when she first put that out," Richie said. "It is impossible to improve on that song without going to the next level. You went to the next level. Your voice is Martian-like."

Perry agreed that Serenity is "extra-terrestrial," and Bryan added she has "stardust" all over her.

To beam Serenity further into the competition, text 10 to 21523.

Haven Madison

Haven Madison felt torn between singing Olivia Rodrigo's "traitor" or "The Middle" by Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey. She went with the latter, giving a fun, bouncy performance that got the crowd moving.

She earned high praise from the judges and encouragement to embrace her youth.

"You have an incredible youthful vibe about you," Perry told the sixteen-year-old. "I want you to hold onto that.”

To keep Madison holding on in the competition, text 11 to 21523.

Lucy Love

Lucy Love, a single mother from Arkansas, gave a roaring, head-banging performance of "What's Love Got to Do with It" by Tina Turner.

"What I love about you is that nobody wants it more than you, and that’s how you have to approach success in this business," Bryan said.

Perry praised Love for leaving it "all out on the floor every single time.”

If you're all in on Love, text 12 to 21523.

Iam Tongi

Hailing from Hawaii, Tongi had a home field advantage, with plenty of friends and family in the audience. His mesmerizing performance of "Don’t Let Go" by Spawnbreezie seemed to bring everyone in the audience together.

“You are authentic through and through. Your voice is like butter," Perry said. "You just put everybody in the mood."

Bryan added: "Nothing feels better to be in a place where you can just feel love.”

If you feel the love for Tongi, text 13 to 21523.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'American Idol': Warren Peay slays Adele song in curveball performance