Pensacola’s Keyla Richardson will perform on the “American Idol” stage tonight after securing a place in the show’s Top 11 last week.
Joining the live audience April 13 in California will be Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves and his daughter, Caroline, who will bring signed cards from Richardson’s supporters in Pensacola.
Here’s how to watch Richardson’s performance tonight from home.
When does ‘American Idol’ come on tonight in Florida Panhandle?
ABC airs “American Idol” at 7 p.m. CT every Monday.
How do I watch ‘American Idol’ tonight?
If you don’t have cable, paid streaming platforms also show episodes in real time, such as YouTube TV, DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV and more. If you missed it, the episode is then available to stream on Hulu the next day.
Where can I watch ‘American Idol’ streamed live in Pensacola?
A Keyhive Watch Party will kick off at 7 p.m. at Margarita’s Fusion & Bar tonight at 7250 Plantation Road.
Participants will be able to enjoy drink specials all night, a full menu and a live stream of “American Idol.” Guests are asked to wear the color yellow in support of Richardson.
The Margarita’s menu breaks down into a wide variety of appetizers, chicken dishes, tacos, birria dishes, burgers, seafood and more. Visit the Margarita’s website at margaritasfuisionbar.com for a full menu.
What happened last week on American Idol?
Last week, Keyla Richardson earned a spot in the show’s Top 11, surviving two rounds of eliminations during the April 6 episode.
After first being reduced to 12 contestants at the start of the show, the Top 12 contestants took on the annual Judge’s Song Contest, in which each of the judges chose a song for the contestants centered around ’90s hits.
Richardson ultimately chose Lionel Richie’s “Zombie” by The Cranberries, which stretched her beyond her comfort zone and out of her traditional gospel genre, but she rose to the challenge.
What happens on American Idol tonight?
Tonight, the American Idol stage will transform into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night, where contestants will cover songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, artists inducted into the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, will mentor the remaining contestants.
Some media outlets report that the 2026 class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees will be announced live on tonight’s episode.
Keyla Richardson’s musical journey started in Pensacola
Keyla Richardson has been singing almost her entire life, starting with singing gospel in Pensacola’s churches.
She went on to become a music teacher at Life Shifting Learning Academy on Pensacola Boulevard, where she’s been for about six years. She knows what it’s like to need someone to believe in you, and also importantly, to learn to believe in yourself. Now, she works to help young people develop their voices and gets to be the one who believes in them.
What is ‘American Idol’ about?
“American Idol” is a series known for “pioneering the music competition genre,” according to the “American Idol” website. The show features celebrity judges, including Carrie Underwood, a fourth-season American Idol winner. This year, Underwood joined judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie to listen to auditions across all genres as they assemble a group of competitors to move forward, with America determining their fate. The show is hosted by Ryan Seacrest, and while judges have come and gone, Seacrest has been with Idol since its 2002 debut
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Reporting by Brittany Misencik, Pensacola News Journal / Pensacola News Journal
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