ABC’s American Idol returned on Monday with the Judge’s Song Contest, challenging each of the remaining contestants to since a song submitted anonymously by the Idol judges.
Megan Danielle had the opportunity to choose between three songs: Vince Gill’s “Go Rest High on That Mountain,” Zach Williams’ “Rescue Story” and “To Make You Feel My Love” by Bob Dylan.
An Emotional Performance
Megan Danielle; Photo by ABC/Eric McCandless
Without hesitation, Danielle chose to sing “Go Rest High on That Mountain” as it holds a special place in her heart because she previously sang it at her grandfather’s funeral. While she knew it would be an emotional performance for her, she powered through even though she’s been avoiding the song since the funeral.
After working with a vocal coach, Danielle was ready to make her way to the stage.
The Douglasville, Georgia native began her performance looking up at the sky as if she were giving a nod to her late grandfather. Dressed in a shimmy gold gown and cowboy boots, she continued to let her vocals shine as she lifted her hands and hit the high notes.
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Luke Bryan appeared to be holding back tears as he watched on from the judges’ table.
Shades of purple and blue lit up the stage around her as she finished on a high note.
Following her performance, it was revealed that Bryan was the judge who chose the song for her. The country superstar offered her a hug and said, “That was unbelievable.”
Megan Danielle; Photo by ABC/Eric McCandless
Lionel Richie also praised her moving performance saying, she had “an amazing ability to touch.”
Katy Perry also complimented the contestant as she promised that she’s exactly where she needs to be right now.
Top 8
Ultimately, her Vince Gill cover earned her a spot in the Top 8.
“Thank y’all from the bottom of my heart! This was one of my most challenging performances but what a way to honor my papa! Thank you God,” she wrote on Instagram after the show.
Megan Danielle turned heads when she auditioned for American Idol with Lauren Daigle’s “You Say.” While in Las Vegas, she received the surprise a lifetime when Daigle joined her for her audition.
At the time Megan Danielle recalled what led her to sing Christian music, “My childhood, I would always spend most of my time at the shop with my Grandpa. He was definitely one of my biggest fans. It’s just weird without papa, but very sad cause everything reminds me of daddy. My Grandpa passed about a year ago and he was the most important person in my life.”
Megan Danielle, Lauren Daigle; Photo Courtesy American Idol
She continued, “When I was 18, I had a band and we were singing at all different types of bars and venues. I didn’t like performing at bars because I felt like I had to act like someone I wasn’t just so the people would like what they were hearing. There was one show I had one night and my papa was there and he pulled me to the side and said ‘what are you doing baby? This isn’t what you’re supposed to be doing.’ He looked at me dead in the eye and said ‘how can you sing for God and sing for this?’ and then I finally decided to totally switch to Christian music.”
Daigle and Danielle teamed up for a performance of “You Say” and bonded instantly.
After her audition, Megan Danielle went on to sing songs such as “Up to the Mountain (MLK Song)” by Patty Griffin, “Easy On Me” by Adele, and “The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac.
Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie; Photo by ABC/Eric McCandless
All-New Episode Next Week
Tyson Venegas and Marybeth Byrd were eliminated during Monday night’s American Idol. In a surprising twist, the judges saved Oliver Steele.
American Idol returns next week with Alanis Morisette and Ed Sheeran joining Luke Bryan as guest judges. The Top 8 will perform and the Top 5 will be revealed.
An all-new episode of the competition aries coast-to-coast on Sunday, May 7 at 5 pm PT/8 pm ET on ABC.
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