Kinstler later returned with Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing," after a touching video of her visiting her hometown in Illinois. During her visit, Kinstler read personal notes and reflections her father handwrote before his death.
The young singer started off the classic song a cappella, before building to a booming crescendo with full accompaniment.
"Listen," Perry told viewers. "If you think your favorites are safe, and you don’t vote, think again. Grace just sang her heart out. I don’t want to see you complaining on Twitter if you want Grace to win."
For Spence's first song, the judges requested he sing Ray Charles' “Georgia on my Mind." Bryan complimented the caretaker for transporting the crowd to the contestant's home state with his smooth, jazzy performance.
"I can smell magnolias," Bryan exclaimed. "We’re at the finale, and you have delivered since the day you walked into the audition. You delivered every single time, and I see you doing that the rest of your life, buddy."
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