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B.C. song serenades Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, Katy Perry on American Idol

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The performance won over judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, and had Perry 香蕉视频直播渉ead over heels.香蕉视频直播

The performance, which aired Wednesday, was part of the audition process for the 17th season of American Idol.


 
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