Julia Davo's audition went an unexpected route when her friend Alyssa Raghu joined in.
The 20-year-old singer's sibling, Angelina, saved the day with a different song suggestion and perfect baby gift for Katy Perry.
"If you sang from that space every time," says Katy Perry, "you would be in superstar territory.”
"She will be dearly missed, but her legacy lives on through the music of countless artists she influence
“Oh, my goodness,” was Lionel Richie’s immediate response.
The Nashville native impressed the panel on Sunday night (Feb. 25) with her song about eating disorders, "Skinny."
"It was so special to show them how I grew up and what made me who I am," Bryan tells Billboard.
Let us know which star you think should take over for Perry on the 'Idol' judges panel by voting in our poll.
"I want to go see the world and maybe bring new music," Katy Perry says.
Season 22 launches Feb. 18.
