Luke Bryan Chokes Up & Claims Contestant Is ‘The Reason’ ‘American Idol’ Works After Her Breathtaking Bonnie Raitt Cover

May 10, 2023 by apost team

“American Idol” was responsible for catapulting artists to greater heights. Take, for example, previous winners like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Fantasia Barrino, Candice Glover, David Cook and Jordin Sparks, among many others, whose lives changed after winning or simply appearing in the cutthroat singing competition.

While it is surely during the audition rounds where many contestants make their mark and leave their first impressions, the live rounds are where they have to prove themselves to the judges and the audience that they could outsing the next person beside them. 

It is also during these live rounds that these contestants could carry out the lessons and the criticisms that they have received from mentors and judges on their previous performances. 

Not only was this round could boost their chances of winning the title, but this is where they could make a lasting impact on the audiences that could probably cement their careers moving forward. 

Among the many contestants of “American Idol,” there were also a bunch of people like Jennifer Hudson, Amber Riley, David Archuleta, Jessica Sanchez, and even Adam Lambert, who became successful despite not being the winners of their respective seasons. 

In the case of Megan Danielle on Season 21 of “American Idol,” she wowed the judges with her amazing rendition of Bonnie Raitt's “Angel of Montgomery.” Not only was Danielle able to showcase her vocal range, but she also made everyone aware that she was there to finish strong in the competition by receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from the judges. Read on to learn more about Danielle’s amazing performance!

Danielle’s raspy and powerful voice is in a league of its own. Reminiscent of young Miranda Lambert, her megawatt stage presence made it feel like she was already performing at the CMA Awards! 

Her bedazzled dress uplifted her overall performance, which the background complimented with the stained church windows effect. Danielle’s angelic country voice got Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan standing on their feet, high-fiving Katy Perry as they celebrated her performance. 

As detailed by Today, Bryan was “teary-eyed” after the performance.:

"I'm a mess. I'm so emotional about what you just did because what you just did will stand up in any room around the world. At the Grammys, any award show that I've ever been to, that performance will stand up anywhere.” 

Bryan also continued praising her for the performance, even recalling what guest mentor Lambert told her:

"What Adam Lambert told you was so right. You are the reason 'American Idol' works. That was absolutely incredible."

Perry, who was quite reluctant about Danielle’s a week before, finally came to her senses:

"Remember when I was walking away last week and I said, 'Do you finally believe? And you said, 'Yes I do. Yes ma'am,' I think you said. And actually, I finally believe in you 100%.”

Richie echoed Perry and Bryan’s comments; at a loss for words, he said: 

"I don't have to say any more than what Luke said. It's ditto. It was just a stellar performance. Stellar. Killer."

In another outtake, Bryan pointed out, "It's people like Megan that make 'American Idol' so exciting to watch." He noted that she did not realize how talented she was and added that she had a “real potential” to become a big star as long as she would believe in herself.

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Wasn’t Megan Danielle’s performance amazing? Which version do you prefer, Bonnie Raitt’s or Megan Danielle's? Do you think she has what it takes to win the competition? Let us know, and pass this on to your family, friends and other “American Idol” fans!