Jackson Gillies was a contestant on Season 17 of American Idol.
Audition[]
Jackson auditioned in Los Angeles. He sang "Make It Rain" by Foy Vance. All three judges voted "yes", sending him to the next round.
Hollywood Round[]
Jackson's stay in Hollywood wasn't shown much, but after his untelevised final solo performance, he was placed in the second deliberation along with Austin Michael Robinson, Ruthie Craft, Gaba, Katie Belle and Juan Pablo. It was revealed that everyone in the room was eliminated.
Performances in American Idol[]
| Round | Song Choice | Original Artist | Theme (if any) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditions | "Make It Rain" | Foy Vance | None | Safe |
| Hollywood Week | Dreaming w/A Broken Heart | John
Mayer |
Hollywood Round 1 | Safe |
| Hollywood Week | Carry On
Wayward Son |
Kansas | Hollywood Round 2 | Safe |
| Hollywood Week | Original | Jackson Gillies & Bryan Titus | Hollywood Round 3 | Eliminated |
Trivia[]
- Jackson suffers from Type 1 Diabetes since age 3 and an incurable skin condition called Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) since age 13.
- Two years before the show, Jackson would produce a concert to raise awareness of his skin condition, with several musical artists performing, including Kenny Loggins.
- Jackson was the final televised contestant on Season 17.