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Riley Thompson Sings Duet with Brett Young on ‘American Idol’ – See Pics!

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Riley Thompson and Brett Young Duet on American Idol 2019

American Idol’ is back on Sunday with celebrity duets with ten of the Top 20 finalists.

The contestants will be taking the stage with all-star musicians from The Wiltern in the City of Angels as the search for the next American Idol continues.

16 year old and Texas native, Riley Thompson is one of the youngest contestants on American Idol. She got the opportunity of a lifetime when she got the chance to sing a duet with country singer, Brett Young!

Riley Thompson and Brett Young sing a duet on "American Idol"
Brett Young and Riley Thompson sing a duet on American Idol |  (ABC/Eric McCandless)

“Seriously . Y’all!” Thompson starts. “I can’t wait for SUNDAY! @brettyoungmusic and I will duet! You don’t wanna miss @americanidol ❤️ on @abcnetwork 8/7 central .”

Look at this adorable photo of the duo.

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Riley Thompson and Brett Young Sing on 'American Idol' Stage
Riley Thompson and Brett Young Sing on ‘American Idol’ Stage

Take a look at Riley’s very first audition that wow’ed the judges.

Get the full list of celebrity and contestant performances to expect this Sunday on ABC’s ‘American Idol.
• Kate Barnette with celebrity duet partners Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
• Walker Burroughs with celebrity duet partner Jason Mraz
• Riley Thompson with celebrity duet partner Brett Young
• Uché with celebrity duet partner Shaggy
• Madison VanDenburg with celebrity duet partners Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
• Shawn Robinson with celebrity duet partner Elle King
• Ashley Hess with celebrity duet partner Jason Mraz
• Bumbly with celebrity duet partner Shaggy
• Laci Kaye Booth with celebrity duet partner Brett Young
• Laine Hardy with celebrity duet partner Elle King

Tune into American Idol on ABC Sunday, April 7th at 8pm EST.