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Spence made his American Idol judge Katy Perry cry, at least twice, on the show
Shine, Willie Spence, shine.
This caretaker has been wowing audiences on American Idol” week after week, racking up votes and judges’ praise. He’s best known for his audition piece, “Diamonds” from Rihanna, and recently released his own single, “Never Be Alone,” performing it on the “American Idol” stage.
From the Top 24 to the Top 3, Spence is now a bona fide contender for the crown.
Here are 5 things to know about Willie Spence, the Palm Beach County-born contestant making waves on American Idol, season 4. The finale airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 23, on ABC.
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Show Transcript AMERICAN IDOL. ANGELA: WHEN I MET WILLIE HERE IN HIS FAMILY HOME, IT WAS CLEAR TO SEE WHERE HE GOT I JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW I’M PROUD OF YOU, SON. I’VE LISTENED TO YOU SINCE YOU WERE ON THAT SHOW THE OTHER NIGHT. ANGELA: THAT’S WILLIE SPENCES’ GRANDFATHER. HE AND THE ENTIRE SPENCE-SINGLETON FAMILY COULDN’T BE PROUDER. ESPECIALLY MOM. I’M OVERJOYED FOR HIM AND FOR HIS DEBUT ON AMERICAN IDOL. ANGELA: HIS FATHER TELLS ME AT AN EARLY AGE, WILLIE JOINED THE 4-H YOUTH ORGANIZATION. YOU KNOW THEY HAD PROGRAMS, HE WENT ALL OVER GEORGIA EVERYWHERE.