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 ...

the Dallas teen might have a new career path to consider. Hill's rendition of “I Need Your Glory” by Earnest Pugh was so moving that judge Lionel Richie couldn't sit still. The singer pushed ...

As "American Idol" wrapped auditions this week, Sunday's episode was replete with teens whose talent belies ... with a voice so powerful it blew Lionel Richie away from the judges' desk.

The final round of auditions wrapped up on Sunday night, with a performance from 17-year-old high school graduate Canaan James Hill, who graduated early to pursue his calling of becoming a preacher.

As "American Idol" wrapped auditions this week, Sunday's episode was replete with teens whose talent belies their age ... was an aspiring preacher with a voice so powerful it blew Lionel Richie away ...

Lionel Richie and Canaan James Hill on 'American Idol' ...