The story of Just Sam and her journey to winning American Idol Season 18 | 2020
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Samantha Diaz is a singer from Harlem who is currently competing on season 18 of American Idol. Performing under the stage name Just Sam, the 20 year-old has emerged as a fan favorite and first caught the attention of Idol fans with her audition of Rise up by Andra Day. Now in the top 7, Just Sam is only one vote away from performing in the American Idol grand finale, but can she win the show? After an anxious night of waiting the answer is yes. Congratulations Just Sam on winning season 18 of American Idol.
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This child put tears in my heart and eyes. She is so special. I love her. She is a child of the MOST HIGH! Almighty God. 😇🤣🥰
@malakahbanathyasharahla2302
3 жыл бұрын
I am crying 😭 now and Smiling with happiness and love for her.
@sabrinamohamed3842
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you she did i love her so much and a million times yes!!!!!!!!
I wanted to commend the judges also because they took her under their wing and helped her to KNOW they believe in her. I know Luke has a heart for kids as he took in his nephews, I love him for who he is as a person as well as an artist, Katie will be a great mom i saw her compassion with Sam. and Lionel, WOW!!!! HE REALLY IS A WONDERFUL PERSON, He made her feel safe and it took her confidence to the top. God Bless!!!
@joygrace9068
4 жыл бұрын
Just Sam your an IDOL💜
@sparrows3232
4 жыл бұрын
true!!
@veraharvey1628
4 жыл бұрын
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes she Definitely Needs To Win Her Voice is So Unique and Blessed
There will never ever be another "JUST SAM" now "SAM I AM"!
@malakahbanathyasharahla2302
3 жыл бұрын
Amen to that 💯👍👍💯 kitchen Corner Coffee
Yes!! She Won! Congratulations Samantha!! God knows your name!
@lorrainegatzke1048
4 жыл бұрын
Amen 🙏🙏🙏
@camillepimentel7478
4 жыл бұрын
Amen because who god set free is free indeed 🙌🏽🙌🏽
@june049
4 жыл бұрын
Yesssss!
@suzanneprock838
4 жыл бұрын
Amen!!
@itsmyprerogative1707
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, God Is Good!!
God has rewritten your story just Sam. I am so happy for you.
@patriciaprendergast5166
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, God wrote her story from day one...l am so proud of her...SHE IS BLESSED 💗🎵🎶
I AM JUST HAPPY THAT SHE WON! NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAM........ JUST KEEP ON BELIEVING!
@airebebe1013
4 жыл бұрын
🤗🙏
She's an extraordinary singer and a beautiful person! God bless her and her Grandma!!!
JUST SAM WON!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🥇🥇🥇🥇
@charleswasson3084
4 жыл бұрын
Ju,st. Sam
@devcrestha
4 жыл бұрын
Sam won but Arthur Gun is the IDOL.
@lorrainegatzke1048
4 жыл бұрын
🍾🥂💖💖💖👏👏👏
@adeyinka_conchita5460
4 жыл бұрын
Proud of her😚😙she deserve it, such an Angel with an amazing and Perfect voice ❤God bless her Always 😚👏👏👏💋
She’s going to be great. She’s an ambassador for truth when going through life’s valley’s.
@johncalevu6672
2 жыл бұрын
Success often rises out from the ashes of sorrows...Go just Sam💯❤
I cried so much while watching her performances. She sends emotions through singing. Everything about her & her performances is beautiful! ❤️
@danielastarbuck5307
4 жыл бұрын
Me too
@teacherstsfco127
4 жыл бұрын
The struggle is real. The battle is over said the Lord. Push up, look up sam. Grandma hand is upon you.
@stephenwhite6874
4 жыл бұрын
@@teacherstsfco127 Amen
@joaneugene6768
4 жыл бұрын
Me too 😪😪😥
@wakeupluv
Жыл бұрын
Same❤️🔥
Yess, I do believe in SAM. She 's the next and the only true American Idol.
I am so happy for her. She is setting an example for young girls to push on no matter how hard things get. Her voice got better and better each week and it paid off. Many Blessings come to those who believe in themselves and keep pushing on. Love to you, Just Sam
IN his own time He makes all things Beautiful
@lelomngcongo8041
4 жыл бұрын
OH YES HE DOES🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
@adreneblake5570
4 жыл бұрын
Amen
I voted for her each week. She's got an amazing story and a phenomenal voice and we're going to hear from her for a long time to come. Congratulations Just Sam. God bless Papa Lionel, my favorite singer of all time. He's gonna be your angel. 💜💜💜
@MH-nb2mb
4 жыл бұрын
I voted for her as I cry with her because I see me in her I been there I feel where you been and I love her as God guide her all the way and she is a 👼 of God I do believed
She was my favorite from the first moment I saw her in her first audition. I have never before ever seen anyone I wanted to win right from the beginning since watching American Idol. I have problems wondering how people would really consider this an upset victory for Just Sam. I think she was always the people's favorite. Congratulations for a wonderful life. and what a phenomenal story it is to represent American Idols for the youth of today..
Thank you America for voting Just Sam God bless y’all
When I saw her sing that song by Selena, I knew she was our winner!
@tequila68
4 жыл бұрын
She definitely is amazing.
@wonderful9223
4 жыл бұрын
Same here .. that performance was vavavoom ❣
@camillesampson5124
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, do did I.
@DearMsFabulous
4 жыл бұрын
I did too!
@tammydavis770
4 жыл бұрын
The same. She was so elegant singing that
I feel n LOVE W/SAM ON HER Audition & Cried EVERY TIME. Such a BLESSING TOUCHED BY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER.
Just Sam got everything it takes to be the next American idol everything and she's the best this is 2020
She’s not “Just” Sam anymore. GOD bless her and her grandmother.
@doolariesalmon5759
3 жыл бұрын
Just Sam has shown the world how to 'Rise Up'
@AnnaWilliams-lt9vn
3 жыл бұрын
/ Yes I vote for Jsam
@diallosekouhakidavis351
3 жыл бұрын
@@doolariesalmon5759 yes
@faithmccamon7416
3 жыл бұрын
@@doolariesalmon5759 yes!
@donnareaves8136
3 жыл бұрын
SAM with so much to do i choose to just kick back and listen to you love your voice and your energy that you put in every song
she been through a lot anytime I watch her I’m crying there is no support for this young lady she’s very young to face what she’s facing God give it to her thank you America Luke Bryanthank you Lionel Richie thank you auntie Katie Thank you and thank you America 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🥰🥰🥰🥰😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️
@stephenwhite6874
4 жыл бұрын
She has been through a great deal. I love singing, a true singer and that she is. There was so much true and talented men and women. I honestly got emotional a number of times watching Just Sam. I would purchase every song she sang on American Idol!
@tennehfromayan6387
4 жыл бұрын
Amen 🙏🏾
I am so happy for Just Sam. I'm praying that you have a long lasting career and please put and keep God first. Do not get caught up with the drama that sometimes comes along with being a celebrity. I am rooting for you Sam as I've been doing throughout this show. I also loved all the contestants and very sorry that there isn't a top 5 to win this competition because they were all so good. I pray that someone sign's them as well. God bless you all.
@AnitaAnita-rc9xv
4 жыл бұрын
Nita Parker my wish too
@katherinebilman7479
4 жыл бұрын
Yes ALL the kids were exceptional this year and hopefully they all will be winners in their lives. They all seem to have great families so they can go forward towards their dreams. Just Dam has proven that dreams can come true !
@ThePitbullsrking
4 жыл бұрын
Sadly she probably won't have a good career which is why i hate she won. The contracts are going to hold her back tremendously.
JUST SAM PAIN AND ALL SHE WENT THROUGH AS A YOUNG LADY MADE HER WHO SHE HAS BECOME... WITHOUT THOSE PAINS, WE CAN'T ENJOY HER VOICE, VOCAL POWER, SHE CAN'T STRETCH HERSELF BEYOND HER LIMIT AND SHE CAN'T BE ORIGINAL... SHE WAS POLISHED BY THOSE THINGS SHE WENT THROUGH.... THANG GOD FOR PAIN IN OUR LIVES.... CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU JUST SAM... YOU DESERVE THE CROWN!!
Yes, she is and angel from heaven, with a voice, that only was only given her by God, victory is your Sam said the lord, you have been hand pick by God to win! 🥳
@rosarivera2360
4 жыл бұрын
AMEN
She has something very, very special....the ❤ is what tells you.
Just Sam is extremely musical and she’s a captivating performer.
@bunchhortonnelson4263
4 жыл бұрын
Yes she is
SAM IS THE BEST AMERICAN IDOL WINNER EVER ALL THE SONGS THAT SHE SANG ALL HER PERFORMANCES ARE RELATED TO HER LIFE. BRAVO SAM YOU'RE AN ANGEL BE WHO YOU ARE!!!!
Jocelyn Carter: I too knew she was the winner when she sang in Spanish! I'm so happy for her.
She was my pick and her grandmother too. I love them. Lionel Ritchie, you are the one true love of my life. Thank you for talking care of Just Sam.
She's a great young, beautiful and talented singer.
Congratulations just Sam you have stolen our hearts with your inspiration and your humbleness may God continue to bless
And the American idol 2020 winner is Just Sam!! XLNT documentary EPIC. Makes me appreciate her even more.
@wilheminarufaro8131
4 жыл бұрын
she really made it I'm so happy for her
It was great seeing someone who struggled win Idol.
@gailborden837
4 жыл бұрын
Brian Gagne .....Amen to that !!! Yes !
Yes, my favorite from day one and JUST SAM, got my votes each week. Yes, Just Sam, you are my idol and AMERICA’S IDOL. Hey grandma.
I cried over and over from the first time she stepped on stage she deserves to win, you can actually hear the pain & struggles this beautiful soul has been through yet she sings
She is Beautiful Talented and very Humble I hope she Wins she worked hard her whole life for this moment she had to do it on her own.
@jgriffith1485
4 жыл бұрын
Just Sam you did it that was my dream for you way to go you are a beautiful soul stay strong
Just Sam As I watch you do your best even when you suffered you never gave up. I cried right along with you You never surrendered and once you understood that you had the support from anti Katie, luc and lionel your heart burst into trust and your voice became the sweet taste of success. My you have grown tight in front me . You give me strength and hope you got this baby You are never alone trust that stay sweet and savvy may your stars shine brilliantly in your soul Love you I will never forget you You are the way stay grounded in your truth Congratulations Just Sam
Yes, she deserves a lucky break. When you listen to her she sounds of pain, she has a story to tell. She is the dream that America Idol gives.
@bindushrestha1775
4 жыл бұрын
I hope she won for her voice and not sob story...everyone has a story some good some bad but the whole point of American Idol is to win because you have a good voice not the saddest life. Based on singing Arthur should have won. But as in previous years the runner up normally does much better than the winner.
@xyzavenger
4 жыл бұрын
Arthur sucks. Same raspy voice every song. Just Sam has a better voice and story! Arthur sings I feel nothing. Just Sam sings I’m in tears.
@devcrestha
4 жыл бұрын
T BJ Sam won but Arthur Gun is the IDOL.
Just Sam, you are the inspiration, the Hope of the world to hear your music touches millions of hearts. You will win. You are blessing to the world.
Congratulations Just Sam!!! May God Keep you Humble L♥️VE CANADA 🇨🇦
Well she's the WINNER🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 2020💃💃💃💃💃💃💃
Yes she just won congratulations Just Sam
She is 1,000,000 x the winner a star so humble and a beautiful voice. Her soul is real and so grateful with all thats she's been through a real sweetheart. No one so deserving than her to be the next American idol!!!!!
I'm grateful she won. She deserved and it worked thru a lot to get it. I think it had a lot to do with song choice to be honest. I feel like every song she did last night and through the season was uplifting. She put me in a great mood and made me feel better with all that's going on. I also think the risk she took of singing a song in Spanish also gave her an edge. I look at Just Sam, and see an entertainer willing to meet others where they're at. That means something to people when they can see a bit if themselves in the singer of a song. That being said, we don't know everything about Sam either. She could have tricks and skills we know nothing about. In time, she might master an instrument and compose here own stuff. She could already do that and chose not to showcase it like the others. I think she has more potential to develop and grow. She's not all put together yet which I think is great.
THANK YOU SAM, VERY PROUD OF YOU
Congrats just sam you deserve it! 😊
She deserves this win... I followed up on American idol this year because of JustSam.... And glory to God my girl won... God bless you... greater exploit dear... luv luv you
Congrats Sam all them tears did not go unnoticed by god him self , god bless you baby 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
I love all of them, BUT ... I have HOPES for "Just Sam" to WIN this competition. Whether she wins, or not, THIS competition, and the tour afterwards, will give "Just Sam" the confidence to go where she was BORN to GO ... taking her talents to the TOP, where the WORLD can HEAR and APPRECIATE the talent of "Just Sam." Keep going STRONG Samantha!!
@JourneiiwithTootz
4 жыл бұрын
She did it!!!!!
This girls story touched me in so many ways. Her voice is as lovely as she is. I’m so proud of her for trying out for AI & winning! She earned it, and deserves it!!! You go Sam!
Really, Finally, American Idol got it RIGHT this time. Thank GOD. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU JUST SAM, YOU ARE ONE OF THE CHOSEN ONE.
God is good all the time , wherever you goes . To our God you're not just Sam , He loves you from the moment of conception. 💖💖💖. Thanks be to God.
You are one of the most refreshing talents to come along in a long time. Young lady, you are definitely a class act. I will be rooting for you to win dear heart. God bless you and your grandma.
Yes, she has a story that everyone can relate to, my prayer is that she put the right people around her to help her flourish and take care of het GRANDMOTHER. Know the business. One thing fantasia said, make sure to have the right people around you, make sure you know what's going out and what's coming in.
⚘🌷⚘ Just Sam gave All her Best until the End ⚘🌷⚘
Everytime I listen to her.. I shed tears. God blessed this young woman with an amazing angelic singing voice. Yes, she is definitely the next American Idol ❤️👌🏽👍🏽
Yes I really believe in her from where she came from and where she's at now it's so amazing... I believe in you Just SAM💯 all the way from Guyana 🇬🇾❤️💯💪🙏
@gtphatgirl2008
4 жыл бұрын
Supporting her from Guyana too!
Sam is such an inspiration for me. I’m glad to have this chance to meet her through American Idol. I definitely want her to win. Her energy is pure, and different than the rest. She is very deserving to be the next American Idol.
@beverlydemarco3995
4 жыл бұрын
I HOPE THEY MAKE A MOVIE ABOUT JUST SAM LIKE THEY DID FOR FANTASIA AND SHOW WHAT A DIFFERENCE AMERICAN IDOL WILL MAKE FOR HER LIFE AND HER GRANDMOTHER. I USE TO RIDE THE SUBWAYS IN NEW YORK AND THEY ARE NOT SAFE BUT SHE TRYED TO MAKE MONEY FOR HERSELF AND HER GRANDMOTHER. SHE IS AMAZING AND SUCH A INSPIRATION!
She is just what this world needs & shes already a star & Won no matter what happens!! Shes all about Love!💞
Immediately after watching her audition I looked at my Fiancé with tears streaming down my face and said "She (Just Sam) is going to be the next AMERICAN IDOL, right there is our winner"....and well....here she is.....Our 2020 American Idol 😀. I can't wait to buy all of her albums, she is going to sell millions of them. So proud of you Just Sam....
I love Sam so much I'm so proud of her she won Idol last night She's so amazing she's just so beautiful and talented Sam voice is so powerful and Beautiful Sam is just a inspiration to me Sam is a sweet girl congratulations again Sam for being the next American Idol love ya Sam
@marielouischarles5787
4 жыл бұрын
I love that girl soooooo much❤
Love you so much Sam! God Bless you for Worshiping him every time you have a minute on this platform. Congratulations From Canada
She deserves everything good that is coming her way. What a humble and honest voice. A hidden Angel. Hope she wins. Bless her all the way.
I always got so emotional listening to her sing. She has such a special voice that moves you. She is such a humble person too. I'm so happy for this young lady, she deserves this👏👏👏
She deserves to win she was the best from the beginning to the end congrats Sam
She has my vote! So talented!!!
I'm GLAD JUST SAM🏆 WON...ORIGINAL SINGER, SHE WAS BORN TO SING, GREAT PERFORMANCE, POSITIVE ATTITUDE, SMART, TALENTED TOO..GOD BLESS YOU🙌
SHE'S THE WINNER...AND BEAT THE ODDS🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💖💖🙏🏽🙏🏽
Absolutely I believe in JustSam!!! So thrilled she won!🤩😍🤩
she deserve it so talented ,she shows off her different flavours in singing
I feel she has the gift of storytelling, along with great vocal ability. I voted for her each week.
She already is the American Idol Winner! 😂 "Just Sam" I love you girly ❤️
Congratulation Just Sam on being The American idol 2020..God bless you and grandma.. Please stay beautiful and Humble..
@galewilliams512
4 жыл бұрын
L love your voice hope you win I know you are making grandma proud go beautiful
Arthur Gunn is good but when it comes to the title AMERICAN IDOL, Sam is the example we need for a lot of children we have here in America who can see a natural talent can help them better themselves. Like she saw Fantasia as an example now others need to see the true American Idol did not stop at Fantasia. Sam is beautiful in song and personality!
@nathtimcina
4 жыл бұрын
I totally understand the struggle and pain Just Sam went through and she is definitely talented. I think we should pick based on the talents not if they can be an inspiration to certain group of people. I would not be surprised if she comes within third place though. In my honest opinion, *ARTHUR GUNN* is at another level. Let's just enjoy these talented singer's skills.
@edithstalbord2846
4 жыл бұрын
Congrats I am so happy for you and Grammy New Beginnings
@mercythelma6880
4 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@judithjudith7231
4 жыл бұрын
Some people can't understand that.. am glad u saw dat.
@pradeepthapa7424
4 жыл бұрын
Who knows there are one with struggle and pain n great stories more than Sam around the globe or possibly greater or equal to level of Sam sanging......n still not getting platform to rise or into notice......the idol should meet its motto(:originality,experimental,creativity ,uniqueness) n do justice to contender they deserve.......u can do show with other title for the one with interesting stories but u can’t rob the title who really deserves,this happening in AI show few a times....emotion n stories that make us easily moved to could b secret weapon in money making business that we are offered to buy it.... congratulation Sam, prove the world u bagged the title u deserve n u owned it by urself.....Arthur is really true artist,though he couldn’t make it but he is out of shitty contract of ABC that may take real artistry that he is known or made for....he is a freelancer.....gudluck dibesh keep shining like the sun and the moon .....
So proud of her!! She had my vote from day one. May God continue to bless and keep her.
I am so happy that Sam made it!!! I watched her from the beginning of her audition. Me and my daughter watched every week just to see her perform. And prayed she'll win..well God is good! He heard our prayers. "You are so blessed Sam, and your Grandma is so proud of you" ..🙏🙏🙏 we love you Sam❤❤❤and can't wait to hear your songs and looking forward to your near future concerts .
Just sam you wil be in the top 3 and win the championship
100 percent yes, she is a star!!
YESSSSS..I've watched her from the beginning. She's AWESOME. I hope & pray that she becomes the next AMERICAN IDOL. She's so deserving & has the voice of an ANGEL.
I dont think of this as her lucky break, but as a revelation from God that is so prophetic one would know His power. She is so humble to always remember where she came from and now where she's going. To grandma, Gid continue to bless you as you continue to complete God's assignment. CONGRATULATIONS SAM formerly known as Just Sam.
@JourneiiwithTootz
4 жыл бұрын
YES LORD!!!! I FELT THAT .... GOD TOLD HER BE STILL MY DAUGHTER , KNOW THAT I AM GOD !!!!!AND KNOW THAT WHAT YOU GO THROUGH IM PREPARING YOU!!!! He said keep PRESSING and he will lead the way! IM SO HAPPY FOR HER 💙🙏🏾🙌🏾💪🏾🥰
@cayliiiiii
4 жыл бұрын
I didn’t even believe in god before but after her winning I do. It sounds dumb but she deserved it so much and it really made me rethink everything.
@aka_izzy
4 жыл бұрын
Well said. I knew as soon as she asked to pray with the judges, it was a wrap. I remember thinking to myself “God is not asleep.”
@nizasibiya961
4 жыл бұрын
amen
I have always loved this young lady. She is the proven fact that all things are possible. This is respect the love she has for her grandmother is beyond love. My god I’m so so so happy for her . She came from nothing to fulfill her dreams and her grandmothers prayers answered . May Hid continue to bless you Samantha Diaz . My just dam . Dam I am you made it your dreams have come thru. Your faith n the faith of Grandmom moved mountain. My god my heart broke to see you had no one with you at the moment there. But I’m a split second your life changed for all the best and so did nana your grandma I am so so so happy for you sweetie God bless you s lifetime. Gid bless grandma a lifetime of happiness also. 🌹💋❤️
@mariainesprieto6028
4 жыл бұрын
I'm very happy for Samantha Diaz ( Just Sam) She deserves to be the Best American Idol 2020!!!🥳🥳💐💯💫💫💫💫. Congratulations Sam👍🥳🥳👏👏
Congratulations to Arthur gunn and Just Sam 👏👍
I thought all along JUST SAM would win. Not only is she a great singer.... but American Idol is an American story also (to me anyway). the American story having little to nothing and achieving. I'm sure all the other contestants had stories... but SAM'S VOICE and her struggle spoke to me. You're a good girl Samantha. We all love you and your voice does tell a story.
"No matter where this competition goes, I'm going to be Papa Lionel for the rest of your life". What a beautiful human being Lionel Richie is. ❤️
She looks sooo beautiful here in that color and her beautiful smile
I LOVE "JUST SAM SHE'S VERY TALENTED AND SHE HAS A BEAUTIFUL VOICE YESSSSSS
Yes! She Is Amazingly great. I could listen to her everyday. Her additude is highly respectful. She's beautiful inside out and I love that she remembers where she come from and respect, where she's going. She's a winner.
Yes she is the winner in every way she is amazing inside and out. Love you Sam. You is an Angel with magic in your voice.
What ever happens tonight, you got my 30 votes already. Yo she killed that song stronger. Excellent job Just Sam. I really hope you win.
@michellejones9229
4 жыл бұрын
Sho you right! She got mine as well!
@lolapatience2370
4 жыл бұрын
DM she won ,my love won
Love You Sam!!
Just Sam definitely should be The Next American Idol. She not only sings like a angel her bubbly personality stands out I wish nothing but greatness and blessings for you. You deserve it hey you would kill that song. Would love to hear you sing it. Good luck climb to the highest mountain in your journey to stardom we all love you 💜💜💜
She is exactly what this show epitomises, I have loved her from the first song after waiting all day on the curb. Beautiful inside and out. ❤️😍
defenitely deserved to be a winner
Go Sam!! You're a winner.
She’s the only one I voted for ; I absolutely adore her!!! She’s amazing and she’s so humble!!! Sam you deserve nothing but the best!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️
She's fantastic! From what she went through in life. (A loving grandma, faith, God.) .She did what it took . From singing in streets & Subways. She has a God gifted talent, and she deserves to win.
Congratulations..I knew you could do! Grandma Judy
So very wonderful God has Blessed a Wonderful Person with a Golden Voice & Heart!
Absolutely! God has blessed you with a precious & loving grandmother. HE has blessed you in being beautiful, having a fighting spirit & a voice even the angels would sing with you. It’s your time now, soar above the clouds!
She has me hook and sinker, her voice is pure, her attitude is a humble strong fighter . She have live many lives and it reaches you in her song