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Lionel Richie was blown away by teenage preacher Canaan James Hill's 'American Idol' audition this week. Watch.
The final round of auditions wrapped up on Sunday night, with a performance from 17-year-old high school graduate Canaan ...
Canaan James Hill's "American Idol" audition caused show judge Lionel Richie to leap from his seat during the performance.
Auditions concluded in Episode 4, with standout performances from Landynn Kennedy and aspiring preacher Canaan James Hill. See their moving auditions.
The rendition prompted "Idol" judge Lionel Richie to leap from his seat, dance and approach Canaan to express his appreciation for his impressive voice.
The final round of auditions wrapped up on Sunday night, with a performance from 17-year-old high school graduate Canaan James Hill, who graduated early to pursue his calling of becoming a preacher.
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Parade on MSNWatch the 17-Year-Old Final 'American Idol' 2025 Platinum Ticket Winner That Has Lionel Richie Out of His ChairCanaan James Hill wowed the 'Idol' judges into a Platinum Ticket for his performance of 'I Need Your Glory' by Earnest Pugh.
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