Winner or not! Ladies and gentlemen you just met Julia before she is famous. Congrats that was insane!

@car65los

Ай бұрын

That is The Winner Right There ...

@yxuen3051

Ай бұрын

sorry. big voice singers could hardly win the show.

@AmandaJYoungs

Ай бұрын

But wait! Adam Lambert came second - and it was probably the best thing for his career that he did, too! It doesn't matter so much if she wins - it matters a great deal that she learns what her own musical voice is, that she uses her unique talent and probably that she is not shoe-horned into the kind of career that American Idol winners will have, at least while they are being produced by the show. I just want her to go far into the contest so that we get many opportunities to listen to that beautiful sound she has.

@rocitaw

Ай бұрын

Thiss sanger!!❤❤BEYOND!❤MEG❤❤SARAH❤❤

@LVLexus

Ай бұрын

@@yxuen3051 She's already won, regardless of the outcome!

I love how Luke didn’t forget the adoptive momma at the end too… I’m sure she’s doing it for both of her wonderful mothers in different ways 🥰 so amazing.

@maria53223

Ай бұрын

That's what i thought, but it would be better if she also say that she's doing it also for her adoptive parents or family! Come on!

@lindafrance9192

Ай бұрын

@@maria53223I think she said she was doing it for her birth mother because she encouraged her to try out.

@huzurdadi7988

Ай бұрын

I agree @kenzi and @maria. Kudos to the adoptive parents who have been supportive and has shown unconditional love.

Guatemalan people are some of the most beautiful souls in the world.

@stopisraeligovofterrorists

13 күн бұрын

Dracuerdo contigo. Humildes, trabajadores y con un GRAN corazon. I BET HER MOTHER'S ARE SO PROUD OF HER. 👍

@RolandinBroward

10 күн бұрын

Thanks 😊

@valerieo2304

4 күн бұрын

This is so very kind of you, I’m so glad you have that impression from my Guatemalan people. 💕 Many blessings your way!

@stopisraeligovofterrorists

4 күн бұрын

@@valerieo2304 OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS FROM GUATEMALA ARE HUMBLE, KIND, AND HAVE A HUGE HEART.❤️ I'M FROM MEXICO AND FEEL SO PROUD OF THEM. (HARD WORKING PEOPLE) 🇲🇽❤️🇬🇹

adopting a child from another country and raising them as your own has to be the second greatest gift you can give a child next to giving birth. shout out to her adoptive parents---- there really are some amazing people in this world.

@shivtim

Ай бұрын

Colonizer mindset

@flightlessdrone5734

Ай бұрын

@@shivtim 🤔

@fatherpapa4666

Ай бұрын

@@shivtimyo you know what’s crazy. Raising a kid and doing everything you could for them all your life just for them to commemorate a song to their mom who gave them up. 😂😂😂😂😂

@fatherpapa4666

Ай бұрын

@@cindyd.01 but why praise the deadbeat mom who gave you up and never looked for you. She had to hire a private investigator to find her mother like what. And all the sudden she gets all the praise. Idk SMH

@cindyd.01

Ай бұрын

@@fatherpapa4666 you're right the biological mother shouldn't get all the praise. But you don't know her story, she may have done the best she could at the time.

She sings cool. her Birth mom should be happy but her ADOPTED MOTHER ROCKS for helping her get this far.

@JenShea

Ай бұрын

Yes!! As an adoptee, I couldn’t agree more! And for her parents to have helped her find her birth family was very sweet. My Mum was always afraid of that… but those were different times and different circumstances.

@delphiasheppard1062

Ай бұрын

There other people like you. God bless you

@Lommy9999

Ай бұрын

She's an unbelievable singer!

@tonodominguez4356

Ай бұрын

Una le heredo el talento pero la otra le enseño a volar alto mucho más allá de sus capacidades Meg hizo el mejor trabajo. 😊

@user-gq7jp2jy6s

Ай бұрын

No seas como los demás déjame desaparecer de tu vida Y eso pasará solo cuando ya puedas vibir sin verme

I just threw my shoe across the room! This young lady should go all the way to the finals!!

@puffdaddy69

Ай бұрын

*Luke Bryan looks over and nods*

@jenniferliggett6385

Ай бұрын

I about emptied out a whole DSW for that audition.

@jenchristianrn1

Ай бұрын

😂

@ritasavage1313

Ай бұрын

Jennifer Hudson does that when she was a judge on the voice

@robinjones9610

Ай бұрын

😂😂

Her singing alone has brought me to tears my gosh 😭😭

@nayramarinho3762

Ай бұрын

Eu chorei ❤

@pamelakennedy2436

Ай бұрын

Being from Maine, I ❤❤❤❤ her voice & story. She’s beautiful & amazing.

@deitrawade1718

6 күн бұрын

I am 71 and I just love her voice and sincerity. Hope she wins. She’s the best since Kelly Clarkson.

This was literally the best audition this show’s ever seen.

Saved the best for last. She sang the house DOWN. I did not expect the mastery, dynamics, power, deep well of emotion. Wow! Congrats, moms. Phenomenal - So You Wanna Be A Singer

@cocochante6685

Ай бұрын

She was great, but I felt like she needed better control of her vibrato, especially in the beginning

@tamtam777

Ай бұрын

outstanding voice...simply beautiful...

@Stout_Krout_Columbia_MD

Ай бұрын

Guatemala is dangerous territory. Travel Advisory! Wouldn't go there if I were her. Send for Mom when funds are available, which should be soon, bcz that girl can sing!

@duffelbagsmcgee9928

Ай бұрын

Exactly

@nmsoccer222

Ай бұрын

Jordan Anthony is the best

WOW!!! This was an idol moment ... Julia sang with such soul and power that it felt like Aretha herself was there on that stage ... EXCELLENT audition

@HeartChannelInsights

Ай бұрын

Yeah, an idol moment, def!

@robertmiddleton7276

Ай бұрын

She really did

Putting GUATEMALA on the map And I proudly say that!!!!

@ShawnDorman-iu1dc

Ай бұрын

And Maine! I’m beyond proud of her too! My friend was in a singing competition with her in Hallowell, Maine and I remember seeing her perform. She is amazing!

@djsthemetereman

Ай бұрын

Yeah she definitely did that she's one of kind

Oh my God she’s the greatest female Hispanic singer of all time. This performance brought me to tears. Her voice is super powerful, beautiful, special, one of a kind, amazing, and it sounded perfect and like a recording. She’s showing Latin Americans that when you dream big, truly believe in yourself, work and practice hard, we too can do very great things and become very great people as well.

I like how the judges were looking at each other the moment she said she wanted to sing Aretha's song.. Amazing voice..

@EdwardsNH

Ай бұрын

Seriously. Lionel's face went from "I'm looking forward to hearing this young lady" to "Ugh! What was she thinking? She set the bar at 12 feet for her first jump". He sincerely looked disappointed when she said the song. And then... Bam!

@CBLB112

Ай бұрын

I love the shock factor ❤. Julia was amazing❣️

@faustman1000

Ай бұрын

Ha! They knew the voice REQUIRED for this song. They had to reasonably keep that in consideration.

I came here specifically for this voice. I wanted to replay this over and over. Her voice had me in tears. Every emotion needed to convey the message in that song was nailed. Her rendition will always be a fav. Wishing her so much joy and success

@shuntagordon4454

Ай бұрын

Yes 😢😢

@GerriWritesAbit

Ай бұрын

I played it over and over too!

When Lionel said “did that come out of your mouth” LIKE NOOO THAT CAME STRAIGHT FROM THE SOUL

The show will bring her birth mom to see her sing. Get your tissues ready because I believe we will all witness the birth mom and the adoptive family meeting for the first time. It comes through the cry in her voice that she has the ability to touch so many hearts. Often it's a struggle to understand the life we were born into but the moment we begin to use the gifts God gives us, it opens the door to healing for ourselves and the people around us. I'd stopped watching American Idol for a long time but now I support again because I see what you're doing goes way beyond just the voice. I support you American Idol!! Keep changing lives and build this young lady to her most complete potential.

@ronyauyon1554

Ай бұрын

Omg! I would pass away if that happens 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

@jenniferludwig8787

Ай бұрын

I am not a singer but relate so much to this story. I was adopted as well and met my birth mother almost 5 years ago. She passed away in December 2022, and I am so thankful I was able to know her for 3 1/2 years. I pray Julia will be able to meet her birth parents.

I am 82 and have heard, listen to Aretha Franklin all my life & Julia blew my socks off! Both her, her story and her magnificent voice she is for sure no matter who wins will have an incredible career future ahead. Ain't nobody that I know of that can today sing like that!

@testtest-ep7ps

Ай бұрын

I with you on all of this. Great song and as Lionel said, most people won't even touch this song. She was excellent!

The beauty of her tone, her soul, she is everything. I hope she wins.

Guatemalan 🇬🇹 living in Bc Canada 🇨🇦 . HUGE FAN LETS GOO!!!!

im adopted from guatemala myself and this made me emotional. i’ve always wanted to be on american idol but its a long lost dream. this made me cry. so happy for her. thank u for posting.

@HeartFeelings.Sharing

Ай бұрын

Why should it be a long lost dream? You have an artist name, for sure! Mya Noel? Powerful and beautiful! Maybe it was meant to be known, just saying...

@elizabethpagunsan698

Ай бұрын

Go for it girl! God bless you. 🙏

@jadeb2852

Ай бұрын

@Myanoel0 Nothing is long lost. A dream Is In your heart for a reason. You never know!

@HeartFeelings.Sharing

Ай бұрын

@@jadeb2852 Absolutely!

She is this year's Iam Tongi. She has a soft, quiet temperament until she starts singing her little heart out. What a voice! Can't wait to see her next performance.

@andrewhagan7788

Ай бұрын

I like him but she's light years ahead of him vocally.

@clewis3838

Ай бұрын

100% agree. Absolutely amazing!

@michelebergman4336

Ай бұрын

Huge STAR!!!!

@blaisehughes9174

Ай бұрын

She's better

@charliestellar5919

Ай бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking! Hope she goes just as far! And more!

America, this is the winner of America Idol, 2024! Wow! Truly Amazing! Outstanding!

@efrenmoreno3

Ай бұрын

Her or Abby Carter tbh

@kalodah

Ай бұрын

Nya too ​@@efrenmoreno3

@joaopaulofaria3166

Ай бұрын

Ops alguém podem traduzir por fvr 29.03.24

wow wow , I NEVER heard a Guatemalan singer as great as you Julia. You make our country proud

This audition and the Huntergirl auditions are the only 2 auditions ever that I replayed over and over and over. And these two young ladies are extremely natural talent. Love them❤ I have to be up at 5 am for work, but I am not going to bed until I hear Julia's performance tonight.😁

that audition reduced me to tears and it had nothing to do with the back story. she is totally amazing. hope the people get behind her on this journey

HOLY VOCALS!! She is everything.

Everybody vote for her, please she needs us 🙏

I think that everyone makes this version of Julia their own because of so much emotion that it gives, my skin crawled and my tears rolled down. Her interpretation touches the soul so much. Julia Gagnon is great. Seriously, yes.

@nayramarinho3762

Ай бұрын

Em mim tambem ❤

And the winner of American idol 2024 is… Julia Gagnon ❤️

@jonathanrocha2275

Ай бұрын

I think so too. Top 10 is not enough

@lgk4008

Ай бұрын

Winning material!

@dennismclaurin1487

Ай бұрын

That wasn't a top 10 performance. It was a top 10 performance by Aretha Franklin. That's my favorite Aretha Franklin song

@vernonlove7242

Ай бұрын

I'll second that.

@car65los

Ай бұрын

Indeed.

The way she sang ‘you’ was just incredible. The control! The way she dialled it down and made it delicate. Beautiful!

@dswmnswrk

Ай бұрын

THIIIIIIIIIIIIIS!!! I was how’d she do that!????!!

Guatemala presente apoyando bravo 🇬🇹🇬🇹👏👏👏

Clearly the winner this year. The story. The social media appeal. The attack. Her demeanour and oh my god, her voice! This season’s looking pretty good!

That was a masterclass in how to take a classic and almost untouchable song and make it her very own and she absolutely slayed that song. Such a moving personal story. I have grandkids who were bullied in the school system and I am so glad she has a support system to encourage her. I will be listening to the audition the rest of the evening and watching everything she does this season. The judges doubted she could tackle a song like until she start and then she just blew them completely away. She left no doubt that she is a world class performer.

@rwibutsoyvestvofficial6365

Ай бұрын

Can’t agree more ♠️❤️♠️❤️♠️❤️♠️

@juancito162

Ай бұрын

Best comment here 💯#enoughsaid

When your body reacts you know its Gold

I think this girl is so naturally beautiful 😍

My favorite audition by far my winner pick right here ❤️❤️❤️

@EdwardsNH

Ай бұрын

Yeah, it would be really disappointing if she wasn't at least top 3

@reba1300

Ай бұрын

Just has to pick legendary songs like these, she'll win for sure. Force to ​be reckoned with@@EdwardsNH

@hopechazz

Ай бұрын

​​@@EdwardsNHI totally agree!

Someone please get this girl’s birth mama on a plane to Hollywood. They deserve to be with each other!

@edemontfort9482

Ай бұрын

Yes, that's a sentimental thought but I'm not sure that's fair to the adoptive parents for her to come back into their lives. Her adoptive parents have been very generous so far but they raised her and shouldn't have to share her if that's how it turns out. They did all the work, gave her love and a good life and I just think it might be awkward for her biological mother to walk in at this point.

@smcemc66

Ай бұрын

If only it were that easy. No way that she would ever be given a visa by the US Government.

@JennyLouLou

Ай бұрын

​@@edemontfort9482its very natural to one's existence for them to question where they came from without having any disrespect to her adoptive mother whatever. When a parent chooses to adopt they take on the challenges thay come with this. Birth mom knew this day would come.

@ronydiaz5574

Ай бұрын

AMEN

@joly3726

Ай бұрын

Guatemala is a country with extreme poverty. There are many people who go help Guatemala 🇬🇹 and I thank them for what they do. We cant judge what we have not seen

Guatemala presente y apoyándote 🇬🇹 🙌🏻

Dang what a voice, she's already a winner to me

She DEFINITELY deserved the platinum ticket!!!

I think we have a winner👏🏽👏🏽

@marceloalejandrodecon9538

Ай бұрын

Agree

The thing about this song is, it is pure soul. You can’t act and get by on this song, it’s either you got it, or you don’t. Julia, you have it and ARE PLENTY, so much so, there is no one like you. My family is praying for your heart to find inner peace, not money or fame. To Mr. Lionel when he said “did that come out of your mouth?!” No sir, straight from her soul. To Mrs. Sarah and Meg I hope you feel so proud! ❤

I HAD GOOSEBUMPS FROM THE SECOND SHE STARTED SINGING!! IF SHE’S NOT THE WINNER I WILL BE SHOCKED.. ❤️❤️

That faded out falsetto is next level singing. ❤ Stunning beyond borders.

JULIA YOU BLEW ME AWAY. I grew up on Aretha Franklin and that specific song was my mom's favorite. She played it every Saturday morning while cleaning the house, so i know it well. Your performance of it was PHENOMENAL. You got my support. Wow! Aretha was channeling herself through you without a doubt. You could see the doubts on the judges faces and mannerism's UNTIL YOU started singing and blew them and us away. I can't wait to hear what you sing next. Wow, just Wow! Unbelievable voice. Love ya Julia and good luck.

@carlelleogden2533

Ай бұрын

I’m like your momma! Cleaning generally got done better and faster with music. Took my kid to Red Rocks for HS graduation. We saw Tedeschi Trucks band. They closed the concert with I want to Take you Higher by Sly and the Family Stone. Making memories with the kid sure is fun. !! 🫶🎶🎤

"Which one"😭 with a smile she's so Pure and Wonderful ❤️

LUKE... LUKE... that is such a BRILLIANT follow up "what is your adapted mother's name?". God bless you! #crying here

This is my pick, right here. I love her spirit, her beautiful voice and soul. She's definitely heaven sent to us. She just hasn't realized it yet. But she will!💗

@HeartChannelInsights

Ай бұрын

Yes 😊💗!

@Jeden-bk3dt

Ай бұрын

You were great

Firstly, I've heard quality performances from numerous contestants; however, I've never heard such an amazing voice, perfect control & presentation as this young lady, Julia Gagnon. Having been around music my whole life, I would repeat what Lionel Richie said. Certain singers classical songs you don't touch, but Aretha Franklin would be pleased to hear how Julia not only did it justice, but made it her own. She is a winner & should be in a recording studio!! 🎧🎶♥️💛💚🎶

@wayneamorris440

Ай бұрын

I must admit, she brought lots of tears to my eyes listening to the delivery of the song.🤫❣️

She’ll be The Next American Idol🙏🏼💜

Sometimes, when one is surfing thru KZread, find amazing things....but this overwhelms me. I am from Guatemala and I am really greeted and pleased to see one of my people with a life in US and also singing like one of the great voices of the music. Well done my child, you deserve a bright future.

My Maine sister tore the house down ❤🎉❤ one momma gave her a voice & the other gave her confidence & will!!

Holy moly! When she said what song she was going to sing they all did the classic Simon response not expecting much. And tbf she's a quiet, reserved person. But then the part in her brain that switches to SANGER mode did it's thing. I think it's been a minute since Lionel was genuinely shook. That sealed it for me!

Stunning! It ain't no way to lose that competition!

Goosebumps!!! Families are formed in all different ways, and the children you're supposed to have find their way you. Girl, you are right where you are supposed to be.

Did I just watch this 3 times in a row? yes. yes I did.

@sallybannister6224

Ай бұрын

Me too❤❤❤

@stevenpham5570

Ай бұрын

Aint no way! I did as well 😊

@kcmule

Ай бұрын

I'm on my second day of watching (listening really) 3 times in a row

@puarezentes9483

Ай бұрын

Yup we are all rewatching this video over and over!!

@joesalazar8476

Ай бұрын

I’m on my 5th time

She had me all in the feels. I cried…just beautiful. She has a beautiful story. ❤️❤️❤️

@22coconut

Ай бұрын

I cried too‼️💕💕💕

I don't usually cry but this hit me hard. She's talent overload. Just Wow

You can tell that Lionel cannot express even half of the feels going through him.. so overwhelmingly layered and beautiful performance ❤️ One of the auditions you wish you could hear for the first time again.. can't wait to hear her in other songs ❤️

Winner of 2024 hopefully. I've never been soo moved to tears by a singer in the history of the Idol. Such mastery and she put her whole heart and soul into it. My God what a sweet and beautiful soul she has. Beautiful within and without ❤❤❤

@Sheliaj2374

Ай бұрын

yes !!

She’s the only contestant in all these years whose voice rocked every sense in my body & soul I didn’t know could happen. ❤❤❤

@joshuaamadeusishak1887

Ай бұрын

She's very bold to sing a song by the legendary Queen of Soul. There's no way she's not going to Hollywood with that voice.

Her voice gave me instant chills. She's fantastic! God bless her. I hope she can meet her birth Mom someday. Shame on those who bullied her when she was growing up. She is a beautiful person. God bless her adoptive parents.

She is absolutely incredible

That last girl was SO VERY GOOD and she is so humble too she will be in the top 10 🤩

The last person to audition could win the show. Thank you God for holding the door open for this magical moment at this season of miracles. That voice is a gift from God & a blessing for our world. Beautiful, mind blowing, heavenly singing.

Oh WOW! I wasn't really feeling this season until I heard Julia sing. This young lady is seriously gifted! Now I have to watch the rest of this season because she feels like the winner! Hopefully Julia will pick the right songs to showcase her talent best. Either way, this young lady is a STAR in the making! Rooting for Julia to win ❤

I’ve been around for decades, and have heard tens of thousands of singers. SHE has something very, very magical about her. Tears started to flow before you finished your song. Amazing Technique and soul. She can easily join the Aretha, Celine, Whitney diva category with a little help with stage presence. She’s GOT IT! ♥️

She is why I still watch this show. Hoping her ALL the BEST!!!!!

She's a powerhouse, that was incredible.

Nothing like saving the Best for last, Great Job

Hermosa voz, Guatemala está orgullosa de ti 🇦🇷💙

@jcar1314

Ай бұрын

🇬🇹🇬🇹**

Wow amazing voice! Birth mom should be very proud of this talent. Her real parents raised an amazing young woman. ❤

What a powerful voice,she so amazing,she deserve to go all the way, outstanding talent

I usually don’t take the time to comment, but that audition was absolutely amazing! Julia, I feel it in my heart that you’re going to go really far in life.

Lionel is right, certain songs you just don’t touch, but man she knocked it out of the park. That was incredible. That girl has got some soul. Loved it.

Seriously... Chills from 3 seconds in and tears half way through. Get it girl! Beautiful job❤

Making us Mainers proud - what a gift of a voice 🩷

Beautiful, blessings to her adoptive parents for raising a beautiful deep lovely lady

I’m crying but so happy for her,she must win this season

I'm speechless. What a voice! Rooting for her to go all the way!

I really appreciate the judges showing both her birth mom and her adopted mom honor.

Wowza!!! Her vocals are amazing! Gave me goosebumps! This girl can sing😁

How many times you watch this? me: Yes! Breathless, made me fall in tears, Julia you are amazing!!!

This young lady by far is the winner . She is amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

WHAAAAAAAAAT, she was the best of all the auditions, I hope she wins🥹

After top 24 i had to see her audition… she has potential to even be top 3! With that range…

Absolutely incredible. Even if she does not win she will be signed.

The spirit of Aretha is back....! Julia is The "Winner of American Idol!"❤ Julia is so humbled to be there. Being bullied is no freqing matter! Let's see who's laughing now? I pray for Julia.❤

When I heard this young girl sing this song, I was completely blown away!!!!! I can hardly wait to hear her throughout the rest of the season. What a gift she has got and is giving. Thank you Julia and good luck. You've got this!!!! Congratulations!

@testtest-ep7ps

Ай бұрын

Yes, I also cried wiped the tears after picking my jaw up off the floor.

Aretha Franklin is my all time favorite, so many have tried, but this young lady , oh my, chills, absolutely soulfully beautiful. I believe Ms Aretha would be proud of her.

I love her, she could be on a record label. Given the right amount exposure and avenue for showcasing her talent like American Idol, she has unlimited potentials and a bright future ahead of her. Wish to see you in the live shows, Julia!

Wow. One of the best auditions I have ever heard.

She brought tears to my eyes. Very moving.

I watched this eight times over the past few days and I’m convinced this is the best the best audition on the entire history of the show hands down, please Lionel make her famous, can’t wait to see her on tour

Everything about this audition is amazing. especially when Luke, so inspired, remembered and acknowledged her adopted mother! One of my favorite auditions!

Fly HIGH! Prove that you're the next idol. What a voice. godly, and other worldly.

Can I hit the Like Button twice? Julia Gagnon is fabulous!

beyond reason...how a little adopted girl comes to us with so much God given talent. That was simply remarkable. I wish her all the best for this competition.

@tonodominguez4356

Ай бұрын

Hermoso 😢❤

I rewatched this several times and also days later. This lady may go all the way

That was amazing! Both me and Richie said omg at the same time. I have never heard anyone sing like Aretha Franklin like that. You are truly talented.

@cherylalt101

Ай бұрын

That makes at least three of us who said Omg at that moment lol! Then I started crying. Good grief, she sang the hell out of that song! I'm so blown away by Julia and her sweetness and her huge emotion-filled voice! Can't wait to hear her again! My exclamation point is broken after this comment!!l

@YDVDNVRR

Ай бұрын

We’re three.