The performance earned Farmer a Golden Buzzer to continue on in the competition, hugs from Mel B. and Tyra Banks, as well as the accolade of an unforgettable performance via Simon Cowell.
Shania Twain's got the personality, Jack Antonoff's worked with every big name and why shouldn't original winner Kelly Clarkson consider another shot with the show?
Between Tamyra Gray's shocking elimination and Kelly Clarkson's come-from-behind win, the show's first string of episodes played out like a reality TV fairy tale.