WATCH: 'American Idol' judge applauds contestant after she boldly praises Jesus on national TV 'You're never scared too tell everybody about your faith'

wnd.com ^ | 5/3/2023 1654 hrs edt | George C Upper

[rktman]

Megan Danielle made it into the group of eight finalists on "American Idol" Monday night with a song that had one of the judges praising her commitment to her faith.

The 21-year-old waitress from Douglasville, Georgia, sang "Go Rest High on That Mountain," in remembrance of her grandfather, at whose funeral she had sung the same song about a year earlier.

"I can't imagine what you were feeling during that performance," host Ryan Seacrest told Danielle after the song. "You definitely honored him."

Judge Luke Bryan then revealed that he had been the one to choose the song for her, then complimented the singer for her courage in sharing faith.

"What I love about you -- I mean, we're way beyond loving your voice -- is you're, you know, you're never scared to tell everybody your faith," Bryan said.

[rktman]

Well that's refreshing these days.

[Red Badger]

Did That witch Perry faint?...................

[nwrep]

Rare.

[WKUHilltopper]

Lord, please bring on the rival and bring our nation back to your arms.

[drwoof]

Amen.

[rktman]

From the article:

Even Katy Perry agreed that the song was “Heaven-sent,” because Bryan hadn’t known anything about Danielle’s prior performance of the song in her grandfather’s honor.

“It’s a wonderful confirmation,” Perry said.

About as good as you’ll get probably from her.

[DIRTYSECRET]

My friends it her accent that sells me. Charming southern belle. I just eat it up.

[rktman]

Y’all.............. 😁👍

[peggybac]

Marybeth Byrd is a vocal Christian who is awesome, but she was voted off Idol last week. Too bad.

[Pathfinder]

Thank you!
Rare and wonderful!

[Bob434]

+100

[Sirius Lee]

Lord, please bring on the rival and bring our nation back to your arms.

Amen. Revival is necessary.

[gnarledmaw]

I have to admit I havent heard her yet, I sure hope its not that ridiculous fake “western” one that so many country singers try to effect. That drives me insane.

[reformed_dem]

She has improved so much from her audition. She just gets better every week.

[gnarledmaw]

Bryan must have changed his mind about being on the show or he wouldnt have said something so openly, at least, it wasnt the best plan if his intention was to stay on for a few years.

[Leep]

She must be other than white?

[2nd amendment mama]

Nope, she’s white.

[sauropod]

Sure is.

[Sgt_Schultze]

She did well, however Vince Gill was not outdone.

[rktman]

👍🎸🎤🔊. Roger that.