The problem with watching American Idol is it’s easy to lose track of the singers and the songs they sang.

I’m a big nerd. I take notes.

American Idol Notes, S21, E1

Haven Madison – Original song, “Fifteen” – Lionel Richie, Yes. Katy Perry, Yes. Luke Bryan, Yes.

Lucy Love – Marvin Gaye, “I Heard it through the Grapevine,” then Donny Hathaway “A Song For You” Lionel Richie, Yes. Katy Perry, Yes. Luke Bryan, Yes.

Colin Stough – Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Lionel Richie, Yes. Katy Perry, Yes. Luke Bryan, Yes.

Lyric Medeiros – “Love Me Like You Mean It” by Kelsea Ballerini, then then “Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood. Lionel Richie, Yes. Katy Perry, Yes. Luke Perry, No.

Zachariah Smith – “Hurts So Good” by John Mellencamp. Lionel Richie, Yes. Katy Perry, Yes. Luke Bryan, Yes.

Iam Tongi – “Monsters” by James Blunt. Lionel Richie, Yes. Katy Perry, Yes. Luke Bryan, Yes.

Michael Williams – “Talking to the Moon” by Bruno Mars. Lionel Richie, Yes. Katy Perry, Yes. Luke Bryan, Yes.

Megan Danielle – “You Say” by Lauren Daigle. Lionel Richie, Yes. Katy Perry, Yes. Luke Bryan, Yes.

Tyson Venegas – “New York State of Mind” by Billy Joel. Platinum ticket.

Jack Nicora – “In the Still of the Night (I’ll Remember)” by The Five Satins. Lionel Richie, No. Katy Perry, No. Luke Bryan, No.

Kya Monee’ – “I’m Here” by Cynthia Erivo. Lionel Richie, Yes. Katy Perry, Yes. Luke Bryan, Yes.

American Idol Notes, S21, E2

Caroline Kole – “Firework” by Katy Perry. Lionel Richie, Yes. Katy Perry, Yes. Luke Bryan, Yes.

John Wayne Hatfield – Original song, “Tell Me Ray.” Lionel Richie, Yes. Katy Perry, Yes. Luke Bryan, Yes.

Ashley Tankard – “You Broke Me First” by Tate McRae. Lionel Richie, Yes. Katy Perry, Yes. Luke Bryan, No.

Cody Winkler – “Under a Neon Halo” by Bill Green, then “Unwound” by George Strait. Lionel Richie, Yes. Katy Perry, No. Luke Bryan, No.

Matt Wilson – “For Tonight” by Giveon. Lionel Richie, Yes. Katy Perry, Yes. Luke Bryan, Yes.

Kaylin Hedges – “I’m Already There” by Lonestar. Platinum Ticket

Aiden Adair – “Break My Heart Again” by Finneas, then “Let It Go” by James Bay. Lionel Richie, Yes. Katy Perry, Yes. Luke Bryan, Yes.

McKayla Stacey – “She Used to Be Mine” by Sara Bareilles. Lionel Richie, Yes. Katy Perry, Yes. Luke Bryan, No.

Nutsa Buzaladze – “Lady Marmalade,” then “The Greatest Love of All.” Lionel Richie, Yes. Katy Perry, Yes. Luke Bryan, Yes.

Trey Louis – “Stone” by Whiskey Myers. Lionel Richie, Yes. Katy Perry, Yes. Luke Bryan, Yes.