The rendition prompted "Idol" judge Lionel Richie to leap from his seat, dance and approach Canaan to express his appreciation for his impressive voice. Fellow "American Idol" judge Luke Bryan ...

Meanwhile, Bryan chimed in, "I ain’t seen anything like it, Lionel ... Not only did Canaan draw out three enthusiastic yeses from the trio, he also inspired Richie to journey across the ...

"You are so blessed. That was something so spectacular, I can’t even describe what I heard." Disney/Eric McCandless Lionel Richie and Canaan James Hill on 'American Idol' "You okay?" fellow judge ...

On the March 30 episode of the show, teenage contestant - and aspiring preacher - Canaan James Hill took the judges to church with his audition for the show, leaving Lionel Richie in particular ...

Meet the final three contestants on season 23 of 'American Idol' and see who got eliminated this week. Here's everything to ...

The Top 8 vote saw Canaan James Hill and Kolbi Jordan eliminated ... After Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie each earned three singers' favor, they not only won bragging rights but also the ...

For the final night of competition as part of Hollywood Week, judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood ... The previous night, Platinum Ticket holder Canaan James Hill,Gabby Simone, Mattie Pruitt ...

In line with that, Canaan took Luke, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie to church with his performance of “I Need Your Glory” by Earnest Pugh. So moving and impressive was Canaan’s performan ...

On the March 30 episode of the show, teenage contestant — and aspiring preacher — Canaan James Hill took the judges to church with his audition for the show, leaving Lionel Richie in ...