Just last week, “American Idol” viewers declared that Grace Kinstler was the contestant most likely to win Season 19. Well, things have changed. Now it’s Willie Spence who has the best odds to claim victory, according to Gold Derby predictions. Willie rose to fame years before “Idol” when he went viral with his impromptu cover of Rihanna‘s “Diamonds.” He smartly chose to perform that song for his “Idol” audition and all three judges — Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan — were stopped in their tracks.
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“I just want my voice to reach the world and just share my gift,” Willie declared at his original audition. The 21-year-old caretaker from Douglas, Ga added that he sees himself “hopefully winning a Grammy one day” if all of his hard work pays off. Do agree with your fellow “Idol” fans...
See‘American Idol’ comeback contestants: Which 10 artists from Season 18 are crashing Season 19?
“I just want my voice to reach the world and just share my gift,” Willie declared at his original audition. The 21-year-old caretaker from Douglas, Ga added that he sees himself “hopefully winning a Grammy one day” if all of his hard work pays off. Do agree with your fellow “Idol” fans...
- 4/16/2021
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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