'American Idol' 2023: Sarah Mac makes it to Hollywood Week with her pro vocals and BF's guitar skills

Sarah Mac was accompanied by her boyfriend to 'American Idol' Season 21 stage
'American Idol' contestant Sarah Mac advanced to Hollywood Week (Instagram/@sarahmacofficial)
'American Idol' contestant Sarah Mac advanced to Hollywood Week (Instagram/@sarahmacofficial)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The last round of auditions on 'American Idol' Season 21 havecome to an end. The ABC network show has found its talented golden ticket winner and the last remaining platinum ticket winner. Sarah Mac captivated everyone with her impressive vocals.

The aspiring singer was accompanied by her boyfriend. 'American Idol' judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie were impressed by Sarah's singing and her boyfriend's guitar skills. Sarah's rousing performance won her the golden ticket to Hollywood.

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Sarah Mac gets a golden ticket to Hollywood

Sarah auditioned with Demi Lovato's hit 'Stone Cold.' The aspiring singer was accompanied by her boyfriend on guitar. They play live gigs together in restaurants and bars. Sarah faced pitch issues but her intensity and emotional ferocity advanced her to Hollywood. She leaned into those notes like a blues singer and performed like a pro. Sarah received a standing ovation from Katy and Lionel. Meanwhile, 'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest gushed on Twitter, "We’re rolling in talent this season! @sarahmacoff slays her way to Hollywood, @thejaynabrown has a stage presence that can’t be taught, and @elisekristine aka Mighty Mouse is deemed the next big thing here on #AmericanIdol."



 

Sarah Mac shares her excitement

Sarah also shared her excitement after winning the golden ticket to Hollywood. On her social media, she shared a stunning photo of herself posing with the golden ticket. In the caption Sarah wrote, "I GOT THE GOLDEN TICKET AND I’M GOING TO HOLLYWOOD!!!! This feels like such a dream. Thank you @katyperry, @lukebryan, and @lionelrichie for giving me this amazing opportunity and I’ll see you guys for Hollywood Week!! I’m not crying, YOU’RE crying 🥹✨❤️ Let’s GO!!!" Several social media followers showered congratulatory messages below her gorgeous photo. A user commented, "You did Amazing!! Omg I'm so proud of you! Love you!" Another user gushed, "Beautiful performance!" Another user praised, "Sarah Mac, the intensity & emotional ferocity. She leaned into those notes like a blues singer." Another user added, "Way to slay @SarahMacoff! Off to Hollywood!" Another user wrote, "Sarah want be Bartending anymore!! Welcome to Hollywood Sarah and a Georgia girl!!"

Sarah Mac advanced to Hollywood Week (Instagram/sarahmacofficial)
'American Idol' contestant Sarah Mac made it to Hollywood Week (Instagram/@sarahmacofficial)

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

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