Georgia's 'Idol' Star Makes Top 5 After Prince Performance: WATCH

HOLLYWOOD, CA – Georgia's own Caleb Lee Hutchinson made it to the top five on "American Idol" Sunday night as America voted him through to the final stage after his county-fried performance of Prince's "When Doves Cry."

"I'll put my own spin on it," he told Patch before the show. "This show will be one worth watching. It's the most excited I've been for any performance I've ever made. It's not 100 percent in my comfort zone."

The South Paulding High School graduate didn't disappoint.

Two performers would be eliminated by the end of Sunday night's show, where each contestant sang songs from their birth year, in addition to hits written or performed by late singer Prince.

The ABC series had the rights to use Prince's entire catalog Sunday, a first for any singing show. Ahead of his death, the "Raspberry Beret" singer made an appearance on American Idol's Fox Season 5 finale in 2006, the year Taylor Hicks won. The remaining contenders were coached by singer Nick Jonas ahead of the live show. See which of your Idol favorites survived after this week's Prince-themed performances.

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Based on the audience's votes, two contestants were sent home ahead of the finale — now two weeks away. The remaining five finalists after Sunday's episode are the following:

• Caleb Lee Hutchinson
• Maddie Poppe
• Cade Foehner
• Gabby Barrett
• Michael J. Woodard

Jurnee and Catie Turner were eliminated Sunday. Show host Ryan Seacrest said this week's votes were "tight," generating more than 16 million votes from viewers. The Top 5 will jet off to Nashville May 13 to be coached by American Idol alum, Underwood.

• Cade Foehner performed "Jungle Love" by The Time (written and produced by Prince) and Jewel's "Who Will Save Your Soul"
• Caleb Lee Hutchinson performed Prince's "When Doves Cry" and "Amaze" by Lonestar
• Catie Turner sang "Manic Monday" by The Bangles (written by Prince) and Britney Spears' "Oops! ...I Did It Again"
• Gabby Barrett sang Prince's "How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore" and "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack
• Jurnee sang Prince's "Kiss" and "Back At One" by Brian McKnight
• Maddie Poppe performed Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U" and "If It Makes You Happy" by Sheryl Crow
• Michael J. Woodard sang Prince's "I Would Die 4 U" and "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion

American Idol will be back Sunday, May 13 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, where the Top 6 will battle it out for the top-prize, once again. This year's winner will be awarded a recording contract with Hollywood Records and $250,000. Make sure to tune in next Sunday to see Dallas' own Hutchinson perform.

Watch all of Caleb Lee Hutchinson's American Idol performances here:

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