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Watch the best singer-songwriter original songs from American Idol 2026, Season 9 on ABC.
This compilation features standout original performances from contestants who brought their own songwriting, acoustic style, and artistry to the American Idol stage throughout the season.
From emotional ballads to indie-inspired originals, these singer-songwriters delivered some of the most memorable original music moments of American Idol 2026.
0:00 Julian Kalel "Lone Guitar"
1:57 Kyndal "Prayer of a Trying Daughter"
3:24 Jake Thistle "Sleep On Me"
4:46 Julianne Post "Long Live the Lost Boys"
5:26 Julian Kalel "Surrender"
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AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, premieres Jan 26 on ABC and stream on Hulu.
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Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series.