Lionel Richie Names Jordan McCullough His Favorite on Taylor Swift Night — 'Put Some BBQ Sauce'

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Lionel Richie Names Jordan McCullough His Favorite on Taylor Swift Night — 'Put Some BBQ Sauce'

News (2 / 1) 28.04.2026 19:59 / Torben


Tim McGraw and a Swiftie surprise

McCullough chose "Tim McGraw" from Swift's debut album. He confessed he was surprised by how many Swift songs he knew and joked that maybe he is a Swiftie.

Who advanced — and Richie's advice

By episode's end McCullough advanced to the Top 5 alongside Keyla Richardson, Braden Rumfelt, Hannah Harper and Chris Tungseth; Brooks Rosser and Daniel Stallworth were eliminated. Richie urged eliminated singers to enjoy the moment, find a manager and chase a hit record, warning that once you have a hit "they're going to ask for the next one," and quipping, "I'm 97 years int his business and I'm still not comfortable." American Idol airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.