He nailed it. And shout out to the pianist who flowed with his singing pace when he needed it.

@DristeraCrossing0

2 ай бұрын

The pianist this season is amazing, feels it all and just goes with their pace.

@carolmiller8811

2 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing as I was listening.❤

@kennethwoods6525

2 ай бұрын

Phredley the pianist is amazingly talented.

@majsan329

2 ай бұрын

Hope the best for you and life 🙏❤️

@ommanipadmehum4975

2 ай бұрын

This is one time moment over almost 10 years watching American idol He gave it all with the perfect ability to give it all. Congrats 🙏

Thank you so much everyone, this opportunity means the world to me🤍 Thank you for all your love and support on this incredible new journey. You can listen to my version of Kelly Clarkson ‘Because of you’ on all major platforms now🫶🏻

@fulltimeonline_fulltimeshr8490

2 ай бұрын

You are incredible brother! Keep killing it 🤙🏾🙏🏽

@toriackley8402

2 ай бұрын

Extraordinary!!!!

@jakegibbons3577

2 ай бұрын

Done some auditions this lad hopefully gets where he deserves 1day

@felipeolajay4815

2 ай бұрын

I love your voice...go go go🎉🎉🎉🎉

@benduggan9734

2 ай бұрын

Wow! Hello from Middlesbrough! Keep going do us proud!!

Michael Rice reminded me of his "Proud Mary" scoring 100 standing ovation.

@nohamasoud8843

2 ай бұрын

He was amazing! I’m glad he got his shot here

@TrishaK369

2 ай бұрын

Oh, that's him? Awesome!

@SilliestLittleGoose

2 ай бұрын

Left this video and immediately watched his Proud Mary for the billionth time.

@oiooi6460

Ай бұрын

Reminded me of his stone last at Eurovision

You heard it here first. Kelly Clarkson is going to have him come on her show and perform this cover of her song "Because of you".

@dishamukherjee8245

2 ай бұрын

I hope she gives him a big hug cause he deserves it

@JillianP-pr8do

2 ай бұрын

Yesssss please!

feel like I'm hearing the lyrics of this song in a way I never have before -- he gave his whole heart to this song

@fusetravels

2 ай бұрын

So true

@carrieburkey5288

Ай бұрын

Absolutely...great job Michael!❤

He made me cry.... Love for Michael & family...

He sang through all that heartbreak, heartache, emotion and he stayed on pitch!! That was absolutely amazing and touching!

Oh my goodness, he put every bit of himself into that song. THAT is the way you do it, young man!!!

Most emotional, heartwarming audition Ive ever watch on my entire life. Im crying while listening to this. Ill be watching your journey Michael.

@merviniantende-uv2cv

2 ай бұрын

Me too Kuya Bryan My Eye's keep on crying none stop because my Grandmother Passed away this January this year I can relate to loose someone really hard

@bryansalinas1421

2 ай бұрын

@@merviniantende-uv2cv 🫂

@dannyt7269

2 ай бұрын

It’s kinda wild how a parent can be mostly absent, say one nice thing to the kid, and then be the one made a hero. Should’ve sang a song for his mom instead but AI has become the trauma Olympics.

@marleefuentes1077

2 ай бұрын

The most emotional audition this year good to you make me cry 😭 while watching

@mnmontano

2 ай бұрын

You were great on that show 100, and u got even better! I'm not crying, you're crying...

Michael's passion singing this song was definitely showing! Good job, young man!!

I am watching from the UK 🇬🇧 I don't say this often but that guy has a superstar voice. Sending him. Much love and luck from over the pond x ❤

This is your 2024 American Idol winner.

@ChristianityRecap

2 ай бұрын

He’s not even that good. Soooo many bad habits.

@ShorelineFishing

2 ай бұрын

@@ChristianityRecapI was just fixing to say this.. definitely not winner material.

@kevenadrien

2 ай бұрын

@@ChristianityRecap ??

@ChristianityRecap

2 ай бұрын

@@kevenadrien long runs to impress, but sound terrible, ending words with “oy” like all new age indie singers do, way too much vibrato, all over the place with his pitch. It’s not good.

@nnorway21

2 ай бұрын

@@ChristianityRecapwhen you have a opposite opinion than 3 of the biggest vocalists of our time, I think it would be smarter to listen to the professional opinions

He won England’s All Together Now. He was soooo fun to watch-his versions of Proud Mary & Hallelujah give me goosebumps

@KD-sz5bx

2 ай бұрын

No wonder he looked familiar!!!

@68lyn68

2 ай бұрын

He was uk entry eurovision in 2021

@themasksamonji8606

2 ай бұрын

Proud mary

@niman00

2 ай бұрын

I remember that, he was so good!! he still is. i wish him luck.

@valeriejojimenez5904

2 ай бұрын

Yes!❤

He does have a knack for singing. Truly a gift.

@user-ot6ti9mu3i

2 ай бұрын

Well he is British❤

Wow!!!!! Im in tears mate. From the uk here.. a southern fairy but lived in leeds and hull for 5 years with work. Gave me a whole new outlook. Im sorry to hear hoe much you went through growing up, but its helped to produce a miracle of a voice and such a raw and emotional performance. Im sure your dad would be so proud. Wish you the best of luck with the competition! Look after yourself! Healthy eating, diet and exercise. Little revamp of the image, and with that voice?! . Unstoppable mate!!! You're super cute and handsome too. Good luck!!! Will be rooting for you xxx

One of the best auditions I've seen on this show. That song was meant for you. Congratulations!

This is one of the most emotional auditions I’ve ever seen his voice was coming from his heart I loved every moment of it ! Well done Michael !!!

This is wonderful. The song is very specific for Kelly Clarkson, I could never imagine someone singing it and sounding that good like this guy

@angryken

2 ай бұрын

I agree!!! I was nervous for him bc no one else who covered this song embodied it the way this kid just did.

@kendrabryant4738

2 ай бұрын

Totally agree!

@rachelguyah1511

2 ай бұрын

So true. It can only be sung from a genuine source of pain, as bittersweet as that may be.

@akhan999

2 ай бұрын

Well done Michael excellent

Absolutely beautiful. Your dad hears you. So does your Mom❤

This brought back so many memories for me, pops spent his life on the bottle. The last 2 years of his life he became my friend. he became sober. then he left for good. RIP pops. you did your pops proud Sir Rice.

Prayers to this guy and his family 🙏 great voice.

He bared his heart and soul, and it was heartbreaking and beautiful.

You know it's good when the pianist takes a beat to appreciate the artist. Great job to both of you-it was absolute (and heartbreaking) magic!

He was on X Factor and won "All Together Now". Dude's got a great voice.

I couldn't agreed more...his performance made me cried. You don't have to be a perfect singer to sing it from your heart! Hope he's top 5.

I cried! How many more children experience the same because of addictions! Stop, stop for the children. I am so glad he sang this song with that strong message. The best we can do is never, never repeat those ugly past histories. Awesome performance!!🤩👏👏

@andrewarthur9985

2 ай бұрын

So true!

@hearmenow909

2 ай бұрын

Problem is that addiction is like a disease and for some people it's hopelessly difficult to escape it.

@Yelta

2 ай бұрын

So sorry about what happened to your sister. It is sad and so unfair :(. I believe in a God, who has perfect love for her and He is all-understanding of all of us in our trials.@@hearmenow909

I lost my dad at 15. I am 52 and I still miss him. The hurt and pain rears its ugly head at random moments but it never ever goes completely away.

Sing from the heart..

Well that got the waterworks started...just broke me. But that being said..wow what a performance. Absolutely brilliant, a star is born.

Come on lad!!! A UK winner on the USA... Sending love from the UK 🇬🇧

Amazing Michael, from a fellow Hartlepudlian you smashed it and your dad would be so proud of you. Continue to shine and good luck :)

That audition was deep. What a way to put your heart to all of us

So happy for you Michael, Congratulations!

Absolutely beautiful voice, that renders us useless and stuck clinging to each breath between notes. Wow his ability to not just sing, but sing through his emotions. He has the gift. I lost my father at 3, I feel his pain and I sympathize for him, and pray he goes far. Great job sir, outstanding performance! You put it all on the line, you didn't hold back. Congratulations, can't wait to see more of you!

I'm crying so bad right now. The amount of passion and hurt in his voice is incredible. He's one of those people who can sound this good because of what he's been through. Blown away, great great job dude. ❤

@sjackson8630

Ай бұрын

Search him on "all together now" singing Proud Mary. It will cheer you up

Please give this young man a record deal. I am so proud of you grasshopper

He has the RnBisms down, pleasing tones from bottom to top, nice cry in his voice with a little grit. So emotionally invested. He was living this story out in that room. Powerful! Moving!!

He deserves to go all the way with that voice and story telling 🙏❤️

Touching everyone who had absent dads including this old lady. We never forget. Cried my eyes out. Beautiful.

So Humble and Most Emotional❤❤❤😢😢😢😢

I was hoping they will give him the platinum ticket!! 🥺 he deserves it

I recognized him! I am so happy to see him in American Idol!

I want to hug him too. He's mom had done a wonderful job.

GOOSEBUMP!!! PLEASE AMERICA VOTE AND KEEP THIS GUY!!!

@pinaydavao93

2 ай бұрын

I will

That's a true artist right there. Good Luck & not that you even need it. You got it. Run with it. ❤

your dad will ALWAYS be with you no matter where your at looking down at you --knowing how proud he is of you!!!🥰

What a sweet sweet person. Dreams can come true. You just have to believe. His soul was on fire in that performance.

He was before in so many shows, and he is one of my fav of all time, i wish the best for him.

The video came out 6 hours ago and I've listened to it at least 3 times. Idol he better get a platinum ticket and sing with Kelly !!!! He set the standard for singing from your heart. BRAVO

The song he sang is in it. So much emotions Oh my! He made me cry 😭

Now that I finished crying I can typle... Michael - I'm so proud of you!!! This was so touching, beautiful and powerful ❤️🥹 it was about time for the world to witness your talent ❤️

He represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2019!!

@mops6685

2 ай бұрын

I knew I seen him before!

@mayaappel

2 ай бұрын

I knew he was familiar!

@henner777

2 ай бұрын

Yeah I think he best keep that secret from the judges and the viewers 😵

This man left EVERYTHING right there. He didn’t hold back 1 bit. That was awesome

Your dad sees you & I believe he is more than proud of you! Good job Michael!

He’s another level, really loved this but when he sung Proud Mary on another show he was incredible.

James Arthur vibes..

@SuperVonny

2 ай бұрын

Definitely 👍🏻

@pimpmyvespa_ravenna_official

2 ай бұрын

Was thinking the same 😅

Not only the cry in his voice and the beautiful tone but the runs were exceptional and he sings like a pro coming from some nowhere tiny town. This boy has been doing his homework!

Reminds me so much of James Arthur outstanding job 🎉

@Nozuka621

2 ай бұрын

Honestly would be surprised if that wasn't his inspiration. People often pick up habits from what they listen to.

@miltyap5600

2 ай бұрын

Exactly what I am going to say too!!!

Oh man I’ve been watching this guy since altogether now and saw his X factor audition, excited to seem him still going

@rosalesjohneric934

2 ай бұрын

yeah me too, rooting for him already💗

@billhead8134

2 ай бұрын

Yeah the Proud Mary song he sung on all together now was great

@aseretnozid210

2 ай бұрын

So i was right, he was the one in all together now, when i heard his name i said it sounds familiar to me😊I lovebhis voice, will root for him😍

@LightGE

2 ай бұрын

Yes, my favorite performance from All Together Now.

@68lyn68

2 ай бұрын

He was on eurovision in 2021

Man this guy is something special. He sings straight from the ❤

Michael your dear dad is watching from above..im sure he is proud of you...beautiful and welcome to america.

Your Dad made it in the nick of time, into your life, to say how proud of you he was for YOU. He couldn't be there for you and mom because he was fighting his own battle. Today, you have hecome an anchor set free for the ship you sail. You, your DNA of voice, character, and Life will take you anywhere your North Star can take your journey. All around the world moms and dads are giving you a standing ovation. ❤♡❤

Bless his heart, and soul. There IS someth8ng special in this person. Follow your dreams people!

OMG he's here... NEVER THOUGHT, FOR A MILLION DOLLAR, HE'D BE HERE.. let's go MICHAEL

He felt it all and sang it all! ❤😭😭

My goodness, I felt that for sure. Goosebumps and my hair stood up on the back of my neck. Sheesh

I’m sorry for his loss. What a beautiful person! This made me cry. What a story! So happy for him. ♥️ best performance of 2024!

@meghanbenzing3712

2 ай бұрын

Aqq

Great performance... Speechless... Miss.my folks... RIP mom dad❤

I love this show bcoz is not only about voice, the most importantly, it's about heart....

What a wonderfully sweet young man. He sang beautifully. So heart felt. I hope he goes far in the competition, as I'm looking forward to hearing him again.

What a great voice!! I see him in the top 5.

So inspirational Michael! After watching you sing, you have inspired me to dive back into music. Your audition is the epitome of showing the therapeutic and healing power of music . P.s. I think you absolutely made your father proud!

The best part of American idol is not the great musicians it's the stories each an every contestant has, people are people where ever we are from. Love an peace! To all

That was so raw, so intense, and at the same time I think it must have been so cathartic and healing for him to express his pain built up over many years....a privilege to share x

"WOW" He move me! I feel his pain! He Sang from his Heart, I'm a Number #1 FAN. Looking forward on hearing some more songs from him.

Wow what an amazing voice. It brought me to tears I was awe struck with him. You’re going to Hollywood young man.🙂👍

I was totally crying when he sing this song .😢😢.I really feel the lyrics the way he sang this song 😢😢

Damn dude, my tear drop out my eyes..ur story got my tear..hope u success dude..🎉 God bless you and keep it strong and be faithfull..

The emotion ! ! He feels every word ❤

He really did give it his all and he should be really proud of himself❤

My thighs got chills. Not in a sexy way, just...all the hairs stood up. Primal. Beautiful.

So powerful!! What he has been through is unimaginable!! Bless him and his mom and brother!! I hope he goes far. His dad would be proud. Glad he rekindled his relationship before he lost his dad!! 💛

Listening on this music because of you 😢 makes me cry for no reason 😢

What a voice. I love his voice

So heartfelt ❤

He’ll make the very first american idol proud!

This will be the best season ever

So touching and relatable I lost my mum to same circumstance and it’s hard but we carry on with courage and memories.

Ngl I thought he was going to flop bc THIS👏🏽SONG👏🏽IS👏🏽HARD👏🏽 But he made me cry😢 he did so well❤

It's crazy what this angel did, I'm just waiting to see his next performance

You gave it your all ! Such a wonderful performance ! Good luck on your new chapter in life ! 😊

Oh boii, this boi about to ate this entire show, he literally won All Together Now, and participated in Eurovison 🤩

Nice rendition. Great job. I think he will go to top 5.

Happy tears. You've got this, Michael🙏🏼

This was really powerful my friend ... Amazinggg❤

He make me cry😢

I feel your heart and soul. I cried. nice voice

I got emotional by his singing. He is good and full of emotion❤️❤️❤️

Crying and smiling at the same time….. on public transit lol!! AMAZING!!!! One of my all-time favorite auditions ❤

That was powerful I pray for healing in him amazing performance you are going to do amazing. ☝🏽❤️🙏🏽