The “Idol” judge, Season 4 winner, and country hitmaker heaped praise upon Slater Nalley during Sunday night’s episode of the show, which depicted 12 of the Top 24 contenders facing off at Aulani, a Disney resort and spa in Hawaii. Nalley performed the “Wizard of Oz” classic “Over The Rainbow,” which he tweaked to fit his own twangy style.

American Idol doesn't feel the same since Carrie Underwood took Katy Perry's seat at the judging table. Has the singing competition show lost its way?

The American Idol contestant also claims she got rejected due to her association with another singer, Taylor Swift. Her recent video calling out Idol and Carrie for the rejection