‘American Idol’: Luke Bryan Sings With Hopeful Cody Winkler

American Idol judge Luke Bryan sang with hopeful Cody Winkler. This is a treat for the fans at home. The singing competition premiered Season 21 last week. There’s more to come in Episode 2. Keep on reading to learn more about what happened when Luke met this aspiring singer.

Luke Bryan moved by Cody Winkler’s voice

On Sunday’s new episode of American Idol, the panel judges return to the auditions. Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan are looking for raw talent. They have called this season the biggest one yet. The judges are looking for the best talent from Las Vegas, Louisiana, New Orleans, and Nevada.

“They (the singers) really represent the fabric of America, and they’re all coming together, and they really are so unified,” Katy Perry said.

There’s one singer who moves Luke Bryan. He got out of his seat and performed with the contestant. Cody is an aspiring country musician from Marion, Texas. He pursued his education at Texas A&M University.

Cody is also the owner of Cody Rach & Cattle and Winkler Construction & Trucking LLC. When he’s not working, he’s either driving in his truck or spending time on his ranch with his cattle. Cody also loves to spend time with his father.

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In his introduction, the singer shared that 2022 was a difficult year. He is “realizing all the bulls*** I’ve been through since senior year and realizing how it’s just made me strong and a better man.” He released two songs “Fourteen Carat Minds” and “Pick Me On Your Way Down.”

It’s unclear whether he will perform an original song on tonight’s episode of American Idol. What is known is that Luke Bryan is moved by Cody’s song. He gets up on the small stage to perform with him. Fans will get to see Luke perform acapella with the former country musician.

.@jonwaynehatfie2, keep telling your stories. We will see ya in Hollywood. #AmericanIdol https://t.co/cH9c5lvBEk pic.twitter.com/OobgdOCikA

— Luke Bryan (@lukebryan) February 23, 2023

American Idol fans sick of country talent

This comes on the heels of the criticism of American Idol Seasons 20 and 21. Fans are sick of country music talent. They want someone else to win the competition for a change. They’ve noticed that the show has been embracing more country musicians in recent years.

ABC has already shared the preview for the upcoming episode. Cody and Luke Bryan are on the stage together. It looks like he could end up in Hollywood with his moving audition. Cody also took to Instagram to share a photo of himself with the country superstar. He wrote: “My American Idol!”

Rolling into week 2 of #AmericanIdol auditions tonight at 8/7c. We have some really great talent in this one! #IDOL pic.twitter.com/7Tm1gvzRyU

— Luke Bryan (@lukebryan) February 26, 2023

What are your thoughts on Luke Bryan singing with Cody Winkler? Are you sick of the country musicians on the show? What would you like to see? Sound off below in the comment section.

American Idol Season 21 will air on Sunday, February 26 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. New episodes are also available to stream the next day on Hulu.