Safford’s Zaylie Windsor is in the first four of the final 24 in Season 23 of American Idol
By Jon Johnson
HOLLYWOOD – Safford sensational singer Zalie Windsor, 18, wowed the audience and judges during her Showstopper round performance on season 23 of American Idol on Sunday night and was one of four contestants who advanced to the Top 24. The rest of the contestants will be determined during a head-to-head competition of the remaining 42 contestants on Monday night’s show.
After performing an original composition for her audition, Windsor returned with a deafening rendition of Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever” and blew the judges and audience away with her range and sound during the Showstoppers round.
“She has put herself definitely in the top 10,” said judge Luke Bryan, who previously voted against Windsor during her initial audition, saying he didn’t think she was ready. Judges Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie agreed.
Windsor will wait for the rest of the competition before heading into the next round.
Watch Zaylie Windsor and the rest of the competition on American Idol on ABC or Hulu.
