Wyatt Pike gets a one-way ticket into American Idol Top 16

Wyatt Pike's signature Indiana Jones hat with a $2 bill. Photo: Blake Bekken/FDM Media

HOLLYWOOD, CA. — Wyatt Pike performed the Kings of Leon’s “Use Somebody” on Sunday night’s American Idol – and advanced to the Top 16. He delivered the calm, cool, collected demeanor that fans have come to know and love him for, but also kept his performance energetic and entertaining.

The American Idol judges appeared very excited.

• “Wyatt, you are going to be able to do music for the rest of your life.” – Luke Bryan.
• “I really believe in you and I think, whatever happens, you’re it.”  – Katy Perry
• “You have a style. You have a style on stage that we like to watch and to watch you take that song and make it your song. You’re on your way to something big.” – Lionel Ritchie
• “Wyatt, let’s do this.” – Ryan Seacrest