Josiah Leming Performs Grace Kelly American Idol

[@MFFL_MDP]

2020 and still haven’t forgot this dude.

[@TheConfiteor]

Hope you’ve checked out all the stuff he’s released since.

[@Jah_LEASE_yah]

hope your following him. He is still making great music.

[@ResinateByChanel]

Same!! I'll never forget this!!!

[@andrewives5001]

This man did so good this time, he avoided elimination by being shitty after this time. I will remember that forever

[@paulmulryne3205]

Who was the guy who sang queens son . Bohemian rhapsody

[@UnwisePoppy]

For those wondering what happened to him he still makes music. His stage name is Josiah and The Bonnevilles, highly recommend people to check him out, he makes great music.

[@rickantav5015]

Man I remember watching this episode as a kid with my Dad and it just stuck. Every couple years i come back to give it another listen and I get chills every time.

[@thisisemia]

I feel exactly the same way about this performance

[@katiecarlton4822]

ANTONIO PRESCOTTIO Same

[@takeoverjupiter]

Dude same lol

[@albieoval1657]

Same here

[@microminstrel]

Same!

[@JarrettGriff13]

honestly an audition i’ve never forgotten.

[@filibusterfirework74]

I still to this day remember this performance. He is so talented.

[@oliviacleveland5385]

you're a loser @caleb eastland

[@justinandrewpidal9927]

Who's watching this during quarantine! I still love him! It's been 12 years

[@elshaynez]

this gives me chills everytime i watch it. :)

[@Jah_LEASE_yah]

I hope anyone watching this is the year of our Lord 2024 knows that this man is still making music under the stage name Josiah and the Bonnivilles. Look up his KZbin. He is a brilliant song writer and musician and deserves more recognition.

[@dkarbulka]

13 years later and this was a performance that truly stuck with me. I actually like his rendition and what he does with the ending more than the original.

[@emptycarousels3950]

Ya, a little more soulful, a little less pop. Although, I think that was the point of the original, pairing an upbeat tune to lyrics about feeling unliked and ostracized.

[@justinpidl3365]

2023 still one of the most remarkable audition I've witnessed

[@emily3]

I came back here because this audition set me on a path of being a die hard Josiah Leming fan 😂 (now plays under Josiah and the Bonnevilles for those unaware)

[@AminTheClub]

I come back to this every few months cause it’s still one of my favorite American idol auditions to this day

[@xAshleetax]

I’ve never stopped thinking about this specific contestant and that one song he wrote

[@UnwisePoppy]

Have u listened to his newer music?

[@buildscharacters]

Poorest decision in American Idol history= eliminating this guy too soon :[ My 2008 heart still aches.

[@christopherlucas4620]

I still think this is the most memorable moment of any Idol performance. Many years have gone by and I still listen to this lots. I'd love to hear a full version of it sang by Josiah

[@slashdisco]

I'm from the UK, it's 2020, and I've been coming back here once a year or so for 12 years. We didn't even *get* American Idol in Britain back then - I used to have to torrent it every week at ridiculously slow speeds. Josiah Leming was a true artist and it's still a shock to me that he was eliminated so early.

[@nackalack]

Still one of my favorite idol performances period.

[@4theriders]

i'm not a big idol fan, but this was, by far, my favorite performance i've EVER seen on TV from ANY venue. i'd like to hear more of this kid. i was slightly upset that he didn't make it at LEAST until the top 24. good luck, josiah! i'm pullin for ya, bro!

[@Myothervoice666]

I got home from seeing Mika in SF last night and decided to watch AI before falling asleep. I was half asleep when I heard this. It was incredible. haha.

[@htht856]

Just 7 years too early! Euro pop/Euro rock is finally in in America. Folk is finally mainstream in America.

[@malvey111]

I always come back to this. Awesome performance

[@TheConfiteor]

IT’S STILL SO GOOD !!!!!

[@MoxieFox]

I quit watching the show after he was eliminated. I truly believe he would have made it to the end. This performance was one of the best ever.

[@ninabiancagrepo6617]

Dang.. I watched this when I was 7 and now im 22... its still stuck in my head.

[@eviola11]

It happened 10 years ago. Your math is off.

[@alvarezc74]

2021 and I'm still here

[@mollyfoxxx]

Despite me initially thinking they made a big mistake, I’m glad he didn’t make it to the top 24 or he would’ve been trapped in a contract, I just wish he got more exposure. Paula/Simon were right, I fell in love & never forgot him. He’s one of my favorite artists of all time to this day.

[@jacobmorales323]

It touched me and I never knew how to find this video and now that this song is trending on tik tok it unlocked this memory and had to come check this out

[@LINNLOWES01]

The cutest boy ever! Its someone who is really worth happiness. If sweden could wote, WE WOULD WOTE FOR YOU!

[@chelseafranco5961]

I love Josiah Leming music! Been a fan since 2012 😊 One of the best Indie singers out there!

[@DeathToTheseWalls]

When the other contestants sing, their voice comes out and is amplified by the microphone. When Josiah sings, his soul comes out and radiates throughout.

[@horsecraziegal]

i couldnt stop watchin this on tivo i kept rewinding it ova and ova again and now that im on the computer i still cnt stop rewinding... xoxo lovely

[@laurac136]

This is my favorite performance of the whole competition so far. I'm way sad he didn't make Top 24. He sounds so amazing.

[@niceshoelaces808]

I'll never forget this clip. I'm so happy he's still playing and singing in Josiah and the Bonnevilles

[@pagangrandma9218]

I LOVE this kid...so talented. If you've not heard any of his new stuff...definitely check out his website or catch him on face book. I don't know why we have so much crappy, cookie-cutter stuff on the radio these days while this kid is still struggling and playing small venues. He's amazing, and has really grown as an artist since this performance...but this was the performance that made my twin sister and I sit up and say: "Yeah! More of that, please!" years ago. We have kids his age...we're all fans. It was a huge mistake for them to cut him.. he should have stayed on in season 7. We lost interest completely when he didn't make it...didn't bother to watch the rest of that year...

[@pagangrandma9218]

Hey, Daniel! Good to see you here! : )

[@Phoenix-zp8yh]

I'm so glad someone mentioned American Idol today and I remembered how much I used to love watching and listening to Josiah's performances. Discovering his new music is like watching all over again.

[@pinkhippie135]

Josiah Leming, Casey Abrams, and Reed Grimms are by far the best musicians that have ever been on American Idol...

[@pedgeman]

Josian is one of the most amazing young musicians I have ever heard. His originals are mindblowing, he will definitely be a worldwide star

[@leater69]

Still one of my favorite ai performances.

[@dionroy8219]

+aleta george support him. he just put out a new record @aleta george

[@MrCdaddaniel]

His and Kellie pickler. Pick me

[@seal3081]

man tbh i remember this a lot better as a kid. still nostalgia.

[@nitaforreal]

2022, and still remember watching american idol back.in the day one decade ago

[@Wolfen443]

He was cut because he did not fit the model of contestants they usually get through. Being original WILL NOT get you being a winner in this shows.

[@supaman321123]

Wolfen443 wrong. Adam Lambert? Phillip Phillips?

[@twitch_tv_pat]

i really liked him alot , but he was young , and he was cracking under the pressure before they even went to a live crowd. if you watched the episodes after that he was breaking down from the pressure , imo he should have taken some time to polish and become more confident. but he did get a good deal after the show though. saying he was kicked off for being different is just foolish.

[@norastack6110]

Wolfen443 He was cut because he dismissed the band, not because he was original. If that was the case Phillip Phillips and Adam Lambert also would have been cut.

[@loveslulux]

This has stuck with me for YEARS

[@9peoplesfavorite]

I remember when he first started playing this song, I was like "NOOOOO!!!" but then he did an amazing job. I wish he'd gotten further.

[@VictorJv2011]

josiah...the one contestent I never forgot. this kid was so good.

[@CuredbyMusic]

Thank you, TxRxA! Exactly! What is with people not recognizing a true artist? Josiah Leming is the real deal. :)

[@Ferdinand_FE]

It's June 2020 and I'm still listening. I loved this audition

[@TheFlapper]

one of the best performances in idol history Josia MADE this song such a talented young man

[@IanM92]

Will never forget this

[@chrismackle2017]

I don't know why this popped into my head randomly. Love this rendition, can't believe I found it on KZbin 8 years later.

[@TwilightPhantomXmcr]

I love him so much and having him sing Mika's song grace kelly made him even more awesome

[@cheezburgaz]

that was awesome!!! luv josiah hes so talented

[@papasmurf2013]

When I heard this as a kid i was blown away & lowkey became a fan :] I used to listen to "one last song" on a dialup connection xD

[@WeAreBullets]

2024 and im still listening to him. i was sad when he didnt make it further but in some way it may have been a good thing, it gave him time to develop more on his own but also gave him enough 15mins of fame to start growing a following of loyal fans. the long game might always be the best plan for truly talented people like this guy. love love love his Appalachia song

[@izzyanddennyfan]

he was one of my favorites!

[@fishes0]

this audition blew me away!!!

[@checksmix3057]

One of the best voices/preformances ever on American Idol ever.

[@clermontcrocs]

2021 and still love this rendition. But I just love seeing someone with nothing to lose.. stepping up to the plate and knocking it out of the park. Not afraid of their moment

[@galkali]

05/2022, saw Mika in Eurovision and remembered Josiah

[@dancerchick517]

omg he is amazing i love him! soooo talented!

[@DeathToTheseWalls]

Every time I watch this, I like it a little bit more. I find something else to appreciate about it. For an audition this early in the competition, this was immaculate! Everything about it is professional, just perfect. It should have more than pushed him past the judges stage to where America could vote for him.

[@TaniaG96]

wow his really good and so is this performance. i watch this alot cuz i like his version of the song .:]

[@MelRose0318]

I LOVE THIS!!! AWESOME!!

[@CuredbyMusic]

Josiah is so lovable because he's real, he sings from his heart and is always himself no matter what. He's amazing in every aspect.

[@tapkid02]

Josiah is simply amazing.

[@yorkies10]

omg i love his version!!

[@worshipvibe1155]

I start to like Mika's song after listening Josiah singing this song -- and still loving it ever since.

[@yorkies10]

i love his version!!

[@kurenaisama]

I only knew him for a short time since I only started watching American Idol in the first few weeks of the top 24 and he wasn't there but I absolutely adore him~ He has talent.

[@spezheat]

A GREAT performance... this guy should have been in the top 10

[@jerilyndave]

Heard great news that Mika liked Josiah's version of Grace Kelly and now Josiah is doing a video of the song! So cool!

[@S0xPRiSoNeR]

josiah is FANTASTIC!

[@youmakemesickman]

Dudes Josiah says on his myspace he has and ALBUM coming out in September! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CarrieRadley]

I love this guy so much and I'm shocked he didn't get in considering his auditions (save the last one) were amazing.

[@0elma0]

he's really good and his songs are so full of passion, I really like his music :)

[@JhenaGirl]

I am absolutlie inLOVE wit him. I love his voice and i love his look. I like the song choice as well.

[@claudfaye]

i like him a lot...i hope that he'll join again...i like him so much!!!his voice is unique...

[@Therealgordongekko]

2023 and I still remember his story

[@animelove2021]

Never forgot him, out of all the auditions and winners; his name is the one I remember.

[@Stephieg113]

i love him. i also love that he isn't afraid to cry(to many men don't show there feelings now a days)

[@swerveon]

Josiah is awesome!!

[@mzn1991]

man i love him gosh why is he gone!!!!

[@lilrips1]

brings a smile to my face every time

[@prisiv]

Mikas' the best. Wow remember watching this a year ago.

[@vvalerio187]

josiah did an amazing cover

[@mothahen123]

one of my favorite idol performance of all time

[@Saywhatyousay1800]

This performance is great

[@StanDolla]

i love this song

[@lindsers00]

i seriously seriously seriously love him. i bought his ep the day it came out, and i bought To Run when it was still on snocap on his myspace hahaha.

[@artmonkey24]

omg i love him sooo much!!! he makes me smile whenever i see him he is sooo adorable!!!

[@DeathToTheseWalls]

I wish he'd release this as a single!

[@lilumz195]

daaaang he's good. i luv this song by mika, and he puts a nice spin on it.

[@zackwells4]

this gives me chills

[@Damian1975]

I really like him I enjoy this song..Very Good, he should def try next season

[@xOrihimexInouex]

Thank you for agreeing, I'm glad that I'm not the only one... You're right, THIS Josiah is amazing.

[@Funnyishful]

He came to my school and preformed. It was amazing!:D

[@WannabeJessica]

i was so sad when he got off the show. i love him singing this song :) hehe

[@sugarcookie21]

he's amazing

[@Art_Than]

Oh wow, can't believe this was 13 years ago!

[@hannahmusgrave4078]

Josiah and the Bonnevilles (the name he now produces under) is touring soon and tickets are on sale so don't walk... RUN, as he sells out fastttttttt.

[@jay999ism]

remember this, he was amazing. Love this song but his version is just outstanding! hope he is going well now

[@Fluorescentbing521]

Dunno what made me think about him again but I loved him ever since I saw him audition and i was so crushed when he was cut.. oii but I've had a listen at the stuff he's released and I'm so glad he got signed!