We had Taylor Swift Night on “American Idol” season 24 tonight on ABC. The Top 7 on “American Idol” 2026 were taking on some of your favorite Taylor Swift songs, along with a second performance featuring songs from iconic artists from California. Jordan McCullough has been one of the standouts this season, and I was beyond excited to see what he was going to pull out for this night of performances on “American Idol” 2026. Check out the Jordan McCullough performance videos from tonight below in our “American Idol” spoilers.
Taylor Swift Song Performance
This was the first song from Taylor’s debut album. Now Jordan is taking it on tonight. He is performing “Tim McGraw.” This was a chance to show a little different side of him. It’s more subtle than some of his other performances, but he has those moments where he can show off his range and vocals. I really enjoyed it. It was less, but it was definitely more.
For the judges, Lionel said that is the way to put some barbecue sauce on Taylor Swift. That was well done, and he just loved that. Carrie said he has the smoothest, most incredible voice. Week after week, he proves he can sing anything. He sounds beautiful on everything. Nikki said she is so grateful that she got to hear him sing live. That was so fun. Luke said he didn’t see him picking that song choice, but he did a great job with it.
California Song Performance on ‘American Idol’
He said he loves the emotion behind this song. Jordan said he wants to reach California energy with this performance. For this performance, he is singing “I Can’t Make You Love Me” by Bonnie Raitt. What can’t Jordan sing? He is great at picking songs and just singing the heck out of them. He showed off a great range here. Hitting huge notes, but then going soft for some high notes. He has such control of his voice and that note towards the end. I mean, come on! This man is a star and a favorite, that’s for sure.
For the judges, Lionel said I have heard that song a long time. You got me crying on that song I’ve heard a long time. Your delivery was right on point. Let the congregation say, Amen! Carrie said she doesn’t care what she sings; every time he opens his mouth, she hears the Holy Spirit. He has one of the best voices she has ever heard in her entire life. Your soft parts are soft and intimate, and his big notes are soaring and beautiful. Nikki said there were moments I had to close my eyes to just get showered in the music. That was os special, and that was awesome. Luke said the whole time, I was thinking I had to sing in a little bit to follow that. There were notes he hit that fixed his spinal curvature.
What did you think of Jordan’s performances on “American Idol” tonight?
