Trying to nail down the mood of American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan on any given audition day is a slippery task.
For instance, country crooner Ryan Harmon from Lamar, Arkansas swings through and belts out an original called “I Knew This Would Happen” with gusto.
Alas, the three pros at the table think he’s not quite ready for prime time. They encourage him to try his luck in Nashville instead.
On the flip side, Katy Perry superfan Geena Fontanella from Los Angeles scores a golden ticket, even though her performance of original tune “Don’t Want You Back” is bland on bland.
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