That girl not only has a voice, she has personality. A winning combination for sure.

Lionel Richie is one of the most prolific singer-songwriters of the rock era. He was a hit machine in the 70's and 80's, and even wrote some in the 90's and beyond. Few people have written (music and lyrics) and performed more hit songs than him (Paul McCartney comes to mind). When he gushes like this about a performance of one of his songs, you know that you are special.

She owned this song from beginning to end. Stellar performance💯👏🏽🥰

She didn't come to play, she came to slay... And that's exactly what she did!❤

This is the best compliment anyone could give Lionel Ritchie, the legend. She absolutely did that song justice!

Lionel is such a legend 😎

"OMG" this young lady made Lionel's song her own and my heart skipped a beat, it was magnificently done, I have to listen to her sing it again !!!!

She absolutely nailed that audition!!!

😵 SPEECHLESS w/ CHILLS! That wasn't a song, It was an EXPERIENCE!

It takes a lot of bravery to sing such a classic in front of the artist! She's got it!

Her voice is amazing, so talented.

She certainly turned this into her own. Brilliant!

She is truly amazing her vocals are amazing she owned it, she is definitely going to be a star and already is a star.

She showed up, and showed out!!! Made Lionel proud!!!

I'm looking forward to the finals when Lionel and her sing a duet! Incredible talent oozing from her!

That young woman is phenomenal!!!

Love this! She sang it different from Ritchie and it did NOT come out sounding weak or stupid - priceless talent, Lady! 💗🏆

She killed it. A million percent, she killed this performance and she deserved that standing ovation and hug. 👏 ❤

This girl can SING for REALLLLLLL!

Lionel Richie is a very humble/honest down-to-earth person.

Holy Goodness! She slayed it! Wowwww! She's got SERIOUS TALENT!

I'm in love with her voice and style...top 10 for sure

Just Wowwww! Heard this song in so many lifetimes and this rendition is out of this world. Thank you Olivia 😊! Thank you Lionel R #Legend!

Wow! She nailed it and Lionel loved it. What an honour for them both. ♡♡♡

She owned that🙌🏽

ALWAYS been a HUGE Lionel Richie fan and particularly of this song. She NAILED it❣️ She is a 🌟!!!

Wow she knock it out of the park. That was amazing I’ve always loved this song of his. You rock girl

Mr Richie. You are my favorite male singer!!!

She saaang that song!! One of my favorite Lionel Ritchie songs, by the way. Just beautiful!

The auditions are my favorite part of Idol.

Every time I hear you do "Hello" You did this your way, excellent

Wow. Excellent voice, very confidence. Yes! 😊

Beautiful rendition of hello, the modern hello.

When she hits that incredibile high note, wow i realize She Is a GEM.

Yeah, I always loved that song. Tough one to cover but she did unbelievably!

She is a star in the making

Linoel is such a legend

YESSSSSSSS! SHE SUNG THAT EXTREMELY WELL!! LOVE HER VERSION. LIONEL IS PROUD. BEAUTIFUL SWEETHEART. ITS YOUR SONG. I AGREE!! I WILL PRAY FOR YOU WHILE YOU ARE ON YOUR WAY TO THE TOP!! YOU ARE DEFINITELY A GEM!! 🙏🏾❤🥰

Lionel’s reaction put me into tears. 😢🙂

Beautiful NEW VWRSION OF HELLO❤❤❤❤

Wow! So beautiful!! Absolutely stunning performance! Lionel Richie is such a nice guy. Such a beautiful heart!❤

I love Lionel Ritchie, best concert I have been to and I went to a lot of concerts.

I had chills the entire time she sang!

She gave goosebumps

One of my favorite auditions ever! Brought tears to my eyes!

Whoa, I absolutely love her voice! She nailed that song. I will need to hit a loop a few times on this one! Awesome

It looked like she made Lionel remember back to when he did this song.

Omg!!!! Omg!!! That was so amazing and so beautiful! I love her voice!!!! What a ⭐️

I love Lionel Richie! What a wonderful guy and very encouraging to others.

I’d watch this a 1000 more times and still feel like I need to come by🔥

Utterly Mesmerizing!

Totally outrageously perfect.

Absolutely beautiful, Lionel is proud

The control she has over her vocals is by far the best I’ve ever heard

Outstanding!!! She was so great!! ❤ I've seen Lionel in concert ... his dancing on the ceiling tour. Huge fan!!! ❤

Best audition so far

One hell of an audition. Perfect rendition

When Carrie auditioned I knew she was the winner immediately !! I’m going to say this young lady you will either win this season or 1 of the top 3 without a doubt you are the complete package !! Beautiful voice great skill playing the piano and you are very sweet natured !! Good luck I feel you have a real chance of winning !!

Wow, WOW!!

Omg when she started singing I literally got goosebumps her voice gave me literal chills and goosebumps those vocals are just so beautiful ☺️🥰😧

Nunca pense que leonel richy me caetia tan bien, es alguien mui genuino y humano, es el jues mas humilde y sencillo e visto conciderando el hombre de la gran trayectoria que arrastra. El mejor

Literally brought tears to my eyes

WOW, I got chills listening to her singing that song. She did Lionel proud.

I had to listen to it several times she sounds amazing, and that is one of my favorite songs!

Beautiful! She did the song justice! (The Commodores played at my alma mata (Tuskegee) during my college years. Ran into Lionel Ritchie at a local restaurant, charming, gracious and signed autographs for each of us.)

No matter who sings hallo I get emotional it's one of my all time favourites I was only a child when it was released but already then I loved it

She is striking looking with total control over her voice

You can see Lionel is in awe of all these young people singing his songs

Yessss ❤❤❤❤❤ Hello I see it in your heart

I LOVE this song! Lionel is another GREAT living legend

Wow she's awesome! Soulful

I was closing my eyes listening, and this gave me Katherine Mcphee flashbacks. And I love Kat!

So exciting to audition in front of a panel of such talent. And Lionel is an icon- such a favorite of mine. Olivia is going to be a super star! She has beauty, has class and elegance. I hope she doesn’t let fame or the industry change her. Her voice is such a beautiful gift. I look forward to following her limitless career ahead.

Hello is one of the most legendary songs.

She seems so graceful and polished for an unknown. She will be that more ahead of the game in this competition.

Wow. Absolutely amazing! One of the best performances I ever seen I’m a fan I’m blown away…

Love Lionel ♥️ He is so inspiring!

❤she sure did she laid it out 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

at 0:43 that time, I'm sure, his mind took him back to the past when he started singing this beautiful song.

She tore that up!

Aww❤❤"Lionel Richie." 🍓

And the next American idol is ❤❤❤❤

Lionel, humble and wonderful. It seemed flawless!

That girl knocked that out of the park and then some! Dear god almighty, I've never heard someone sing it like good!

Just wow! Beautifully done ! Gave me goosebumps 👏👏👏👏

WOWWWW 👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

I can play a few Lionel's songs; I would have a meltdown right there if he liked what I did with his music. This man is one of the greatest.

She’s amazing! Beautiful rendition of this classic. Wow! 💯

She is one of the best Female singers i have ever heard. She is miles ahead of anyone else so far. She should win it all and if she dont she will still be a future superstar in a few years tops. Calling it now. Her voice is unreal.

I got instant chills!! Cute face, cute outfit, no over the top with everything hanging out. She owned that song!!

This just is such a beautiful performance ❤❤❤❤❤

She has the whole package. Shie strikingly beautiful and has such a wonderful voice. And she very humble.

SiCcK!!!!!!! siCk!!!!! omggggggggggggg Chillllllllllllls!!!🎉🎉🎉 u go girl u killed it!!🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations!!!:🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

What courage to sing the maestro's song, in his presence. Darn good too.

Wow what a great rendition of this song

AWESOME rendition of Hello.

Wow! She did an amazing job.

A joy to listen to!

Ladies and gentlemen, this is your next American Idol!

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏she did a great job and give a whole lot of justice. Makes Lionel Proud.