Megan Danielle, an outspoken Christian singer, has advanced to “American Idol’s” top three as viewers are scheduled to pick a winner of the desirable title in less than a week. Danielle, whose Instagram page defines her as a “Christian singer/songwriter who wants to share the love of Jesus,” announced in a social media post that she was one of the top three finalists on the show.
After sharing how she was “so honored and grateful,” she declared, “Let’s keep sharing the light and love of Jesus.” Danielle’s competition advancement comes after her performance of “You Can’t Stop the Girl” from the movie “Maleficient: Mistress of Evil” as part of “American Idol’s” Disney night. In this episode, Danielle and the other singers in the top five sang songs featured in Disney movies.
Internet Movie Database says the season finale of season 21 of “American Idol” will feature “special performances from music legends and today’s top artists” as the top three take the stage for the last time as America votes on the next American Idol. Danielle has stressed the importance of her faith throughout her “American Idol” run, dating back to her audition in Las Vegas, Nevada.
She shared how she had started singing in bars as a young adult, urging her beloved late grandfather to pull her aside and ask, “What are you doing, baby? This isn’t what you’re supposed to be doing.” Danielle’s late grandfather pressed her to consider, “How can you sing for God and sing for this?” Danielle said this conversation with her grandfather prompted her to embrace Christian music as her calling. As she sang “You Say” by “American Idol” alum Lauren Daigle, one of her musical influences, host Ryan Seacrest told the audience that Daigle was planning on surprising the young singer.
After Daigle showed up during Danielle’s audition to the shock and delight of the “American Idol” hopeful and the judges, the two performed “You Say” as a duet. After the duet between Daigle and Danielle, the judges gave Danielle the “golden ticket” required to advance in the competition. During the competition, Danielle sang multiple Christian songs and tunes emphasizing a higher power.
Danielle sang songs like “Go Rest High on That Mountain” and “Thank God I Do.” Judge Luke Bryan specifically chose “Go Rest High on That Mountain” for Danielle to sing on an episode where judges anonymously picked songs for the contestants, with the judge’s identity hidden until after the performance.
Danielle isn’t the only outspoken Christian to experience success in the current season of “American Idol.” Warren Peay, who serves on the Colston Branch Church worship team in South Carolina, was eliminated from the competition last week as Danielle advanced to the top five. As he performed “To The Table” by Christian musician Zach Williams during his audition, judge Katy Perry dubbed him the “Christian Chris Stapleton” due to his physical resemblance to the country singer in light of his long hair and beard.