The music business is tough, people!

What a way to get the news, regardless of if you’re in or out, huh?

It’s called the showstopper round!

She demonstrates her immense power, control, and ability to connect with the song.

He certainly brings both to his Showstopper Round performance.

Jason pushes himself a bit and goes with a big rock song and the risk really pays off.

It sets him apart from the crowd, for sure.

By the end of the impassioned performance, Jason’s on the ground absolutely belting.

Katy and Luke inform him that his Idol journey has ended here.

What a nice ending to this story!

Andrea Valles / 23 / Houston, Tex.

There were no big moments.

“Don’t go changing on us,” Luke tells the excited artist as he leaves the stage.

Wyatt has to make the Top 10, right?

Thankfully, once she starts performing, they seem to disappear.

Cassandra’s vibrato and her higher register are great here and she really shines on the chorus.

The judges can’t help but get on their feet by the end.

Amanda Mena / 18 / Boston, Mass.

But it’s not for lack of trying!

To be honest, I’m surprised that Amanda’s getting cut because she’s been consistently great.

The judges are on their feet afterward.

Next time, maybe?

Beane / 23 / Boston, Mass.

Is that the reason Beane makes the Top 24?

We’ll never know.

It could also be that.

Hannah Everhart / 17 / Canton, Miss.

“Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus

This is an interesting song choice for Hannah Everhart.

They want less of the character and more focus on vocals and artistry.

She’ll get another chance to show them she’s ready when she performs in the Top 24.

As long as she brings Katy a full slab of ribs, as one does.

Graham DeFranco / 27 / Rockwall, Tex.

He really wants to be able to call him and tell him he made the Top 24.

But they love Graham’s voice and find his “personality so infectious.”

“Play to win,” Katy tells him.

Graham’s dad is pumped when he hears the news.

Murphy / 27 / Baltimore, Md.

“Am I Still Mine?”

It’s got great dynamics and can really show off a singer’s range and control.

Alanis Sophia uses it to her advantage.

Casey is looking to redeem herself after a terrible showing in the Duets, and she succeeds.

Honestly, I’d be surprised if both Alanis and Casey don’t make it through.

Season 19’s Top 24…

So far

Alyssa WrayJason WarriorAndrea VallesChayce BeckhamCaleb KennedyWyatt PikeCassandra ColemanBeaneHannah EverhartGraham DeFranco