'Top 10 right there!' Marybeth Byrd wows 'American Idol' 2023 fans with stellar vocals

Marybeth performed The SteelDrivers song 'If It Hadn’t Been For Love' with a unique pop twist and the judges were impressed
PUBLISHED MAR 6, 2023
Marybeth Byrd gets a golden ticket to Hollywood (Instagram/@marybethbyrdmusic)
Marybeth Byrd gets a golden ticket to Hollywood (Instagram/@marybethbyrdmusic)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'American Idol' Season 21 wrapped up with its third-week golden ticket winners. Contestants from all over the towns of America got a chance to show their majestic singing talents. While some contestants have to return to their usual work with tears in their eyes, a few truly impressed 'American Idol' judges and viewers.

Marybeth Byrd brings her majestic voice from a small town Armorel, Arkansas. Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie were truly impressed by Marybeth's soulful voice. Additionally, she surely made her small town, with a population of just 300, proud.

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Marybeth Byrd impressed 'American Idol' 2023 judges

Marybeth performed The SteelDrivers song 'If It Hadn’t Been For Love' with a unique pop twist. 'The Voice' 2019 finalist received heaps of praise from the judges with Katy instantly declaring, "For sure Top 10. I hope that prophecy comes true." The judges also gave her a standing ovation for her mind-blowing performance. Lionel praised Marybeth saying, "You opened your mouth and it was correct and we were looking at each other and like what is going on."

Meanwhile, Luke added, "Well people just have it and I’m talking about the first note. It’s authentic and I see a very bright future." However, Marybeth also revealed that Katy inspired her so much. She gushed, "How much you inspire me to be myself because it’s hard sometimes to be yourself when the pressure from the world is on you and I just came in there knowing that because of you and your auras."

Marybeth Byrd gets a golden ticket to Hollywood (Instagram/marybethbyrdmusic)
Marybeth Byrd gets a golden ticket to Hollywood (Instagram/marybethbyrdmusic)

Will Marybeth Byrd reach the top 10 in 'American Idol' 2023?

Katy thinks that Marybeth is going to the top 10 and the viewers agreed with her. An Instagram user commented under Marybeth's audition clip, "Best of the season so far!! Predicting a winner fr!!🤍" Another user said, "Dang she nailed it!! Congratulations extraordinary 👏👏❤️❤️" Another user added, "Top 10 right there!" Another user penned, "Radio host👀👀👀👀 she need to be on the damn radio the hell whewww the talent this year I think she might be one of my favorites." Another user said, "A,Star is born!!! Top 5."

Meanwhile, some users also shared their thoughts on Twitter. A user tweeted, "That's a great voice @MaryBethByrd has. Great song choice. Definitely see #marybethbyrd going the distance. I would love to hear her sing an upbeat song. Like something from #heart." Another user added, "MaryBeth Byrd changing up the song to fit her style. She made this seem easy, good breath support and phrasing. Love her gritty tone and stage presence." 



 



 

'American Idol' Season 21 airs every Sunday at 8 pm ET on ABC.

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