“When you start singing, I see your lifetime. “That Grammy is attainable, no doubt in my mind,” said the country singer. To which Spence humbly shares that his goal of becoming a contestant on the hit ABC singing show is to solely share his gift with the world and set a foundation to assist in winning a Grammy one day which is his ultimate dream.Īlthough the auditioner was slightly hesitant on his dream, Bryan was quick to confirm and encourage his remarks. “When you think of your future… in 5 years, in your wildest dreams, what do you want it to look like if nothing was standing in your way?” Perry asks. It was clear that all three judges were mesmerized with the Georgian’s performance, but Perry was the first to ask the hard questions. I didn’t want it to end.” Luke Bryan, “American Idol” Judge, and country singer extraordinaire adds. Willie Spence pictured with talk show host Steve Harvey after his performance on the show. Although the beloved judge was the first to compliment the auditioner’s voice, the other judges soon joined in. On the first note, I had chills,” Critically acclaimed songwriter and fellow judge Lionel Richie gushes.īefore the singer finished his piece, Richie was already an immediate fan shouting multiple appraisals whilst Spence flawlessly delivered multiple belts (a singing technique that means to sing loudly and with a passion) to the judges. You just brought the artist to the table. “You have demonstrated exactly what we’ve been looking for. Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie gave the final auditions a golden ticket to Hollywood immediately after his performance, followed by an eruption of praises for his voice. Īs observed in his audition video posted on “American Idol’s” official YouTube channel, Spence quickly impressed the ABC judges. Some rights reserved to .Īs of this week, Season 19 of “American Idol” welcomes twenty-one-year-old Georgian, Willie Spence, into the competition after singing his viral rendition of “Diamonds” by Rihanna. Willie Spence Pictured on the American Idol Audition stage performing his rendition of “Diamonds” by Rihanna.