[WATCH] 'American Idol' Poll: Is the Show Setting Laine Hardy Up for Success?

After a two-year break from American Idol and with two episodes of ABC's reboot behind us, it's starting to feel less weird that the best singing competition show is back. Watching the second night of auditions, it didn't feel jarring or unexpected; rather, it just felt natural. It's like the show never left in the first place -- though something I wish ABC would include is the iconic Idol theme song. Will we ever hear it this season? Maybe at the live shows?

Anyway, judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie are still in the early stages of scouring the country for talented singers. The only downside to night two is that the episode was stuffed with a lot more average singers who received golden tickets. Having said that, there were still some standouts that must be mentioned.