Julia Gagnon Stuns Singing Whitney Houston's "Run To You" - American Idol 2024

It's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame night on IDOL! Julia Gagnon sings Whitney Houston in hopes to make the Top 12!
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American Idol 2024
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[@monica-crystalarandia4081]

Only critique: I wish it was longer - and they had slowed the song down for her and truly let her voice shine! Love to see this soft yet powerful side of Julia. Her look was beautiful! 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[@dannyperkasa9721]

Agree, the duration is too short.. They cut the songs forcefully and sometimes it makes the song feels weird..

[@cdn0199]

THIS sold me on Julia. I've always thought she was incredible but often lacked control..... THIS proved she has control and more. Woooo

[@tvalrae]

This!

[@carissarosalieshillingford1571]

YES! I was never sold on her because she seemed to lack control of all that power. Tonight I was sold!

[@sd3564]

@@cdn0199 & what I said still stands you said a whole bunch of nothing & guess what buddy that won’t change the obvious fact about the young lady NEXT❓

[@cdn0199]

@@sd3564 😘

[@carissarosalieshillingford1571]

@@sd3564I can’t speak for anyone else, but my comment was comparing her previous performances to this one, not comparing her to other much more controlled contestants. I agree she lacks full control still in comparison to others in the show. But there is no denying she has power in her voice, and control is a totally trainable skill.

[@PressuredSpeechBand]

She's so talented! Way to make us Maine folk proud!

[@shaynemcdonald3944]

Making Maine so proud

[@robertantonnyc]

taking on Whitney. She is ambitious, convinced. Found a beautiful way into the lyrics. The way her voice soared on "run away." Some of the flutey upper notes could have been tuned better, but this girl is a vocal BEAST! So much potential

[@kylacartwright8082]

It’s actually a Chaka Khan original

[@IvySnowFillyVideos]

100% agree. This girls got "it"

[@robertantonnyc]

@@kylacartwright8082 No, you're thinking of 'I'm Every Woman'. This song was written not long before the movie came out. Never recorded before Whitney.

[@cherylalt101]

@@robertantonnycI responded to this reply saying the song was written for the Body Guard movie, so Chaka couldn’t have done it first, but my comment came out on another thread somehow lol. YT has been tormenting me all evening. Julia was stunning though. I love her voice. Her audition just brought me to tears. Have a good one Robert.

[@robertantonnyc]

@@cherylalt101 Morning!

[@michelepapero690]

Love her voice. She’s unbelievable. I have trouble believing that voice is really coming from her!

[@wrestlingfan2024]

Go Julia!! Everyone in Maine is cheering for you!

[@kathim2877]

Not only in Maine! I am here in Germany, rooting!!!

[@twistedninjareviews3100]

When she singed "I need you here to wipe away my tears" was sublime, game me goosebumps

[@jaelespinoza5062]

Julia is soooo good! Love how earthly and vast her tone is

[@readingswithrachaelllc]

Her growth is literally astounding

[@petermarengo2227]

I'm still scraping my jaw off the floor after Julia's performance.

[@brandoncfejeran]

This is the most unique cover of this song I’ve heard. What a voice!

[@DanTumaMedia]

I can't tell if I'm watching a seasoned veteran perform at the Grammy's or a contestant on American Idol!!!

[@dgwright6659]

You're so sweet. I cannot imagine all the 'muchness' this young woman had to muster #1 to tackle such an amazing legend #2 to do it on friggin tv!!!

[@TruckingWtrel]

I one hundred percent agree

[@reesegipson9814]

I thought it was just me that thought it was horrible

[@junkjournaldavao]

​@@reesegipson9814 Relax. You're losing it. Sit down.

[@reesegipson9814]

@@junkjournaldavao I’m winning

[@cubnation]

What a powerhouse voice!!!! 😮😮 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@bllewis52]

Are you ready, Julia? You are going to be internationally famous! What an amazing voice.

[@leithjosephs3771]

She has my vote! Sending love from South Africa ❤

[@cherylalt101]

Beautiful performance by Julia! Wonderful song choice, giving her a chance to show her range and skill. Julia looked gorgeous, classic like the song, and her voice was rich and full of emotion. She has a powerful and expressive voice. Beautiful, just beautiful!

[@faithunwavering]

She is absolutely amazing!💙

[@HeroShades]

She is one of my top favorites, and she gave a fantastic performance tonight. I fully expect her to get an excellent reception on KZbin with this performance. Perfect song choice for her as well. She is having her growth arc, and is one of the producers favorites. They really love her a lot. I also loved that she wasn't oversinging the song. The runs were fantastic as well. Keep giving performances like this.

[@mermaidofaloha]

I can't get enough of your mesmerizing incredible voice. ❤️

[@shaylalynn2597]

Beautiful those runs were flawless! :)

[@sethkindred6908]

She is amazing.

[@cherylalt101]

Run to you was written for the Body Guard movie, so I don't know how Chaka Khan could have sang it first. Maybe you're thinking of a different song? Edit: Oops Seth! My reply was supposed to be under a comment claiming Chaka Khan sang Run to Me first. You must have wondered what in the world I was talking about lol. Yes though, Julia’s voice is amazing and her performance was beautiful! Have a lovely evening!

[@Clue96]

Indeed

[@Clue96]

@@cherylalt101lmaoooo, I was trying to figure out what was going on with this comment at first. I have to laugh because I’ve done this before and the person I actually commented to was like….. WTF BRUH…. 😅😅 I’m glad I’m not the only one….😂❤

[@lesliegaravito8062]

from the earth to the stars with everything Julia!

[@readingswithrachaelllc]

Chills everytime she sings

[@user-pr5bw6xo6n]

All of us, here in Maine, are routing for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You make us proud, Julia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@victoriamccullom2599]

Julia and the 2 country guys ❤

[@renatadomarco2026]

She has her own singing

[@ilahmaecunanan2629]

Run To You is such a very amazing song. 😊😊😊😊

[@rommelbrave2229]

Run to you cover by Morissette Amon

[@emprendimientodesarrollo4200]

Guatemala City 🎉 estamos con Julia

[@RolandinBroward]

🇬🇹

[@MadonnaWilber]

Go Julia!!!!!❤🎉❤🎉

[@jelenanedelkovski]

ABSOLUTE CONTROL! KILLED IT! 🔥🔥🔥

[@jhhayes7241]

She sang a captivating version of this Whitney classic! One of the best I’ve heard. As far as her vocal tools, I’m glad that she always interprets a song that gives us a glimpse of her life’s trials and she’s going nowhere, but up. She’s a beautiful and spirited person, and she could win this whole thing. Gifted vocalists should, anyway.

[@mcdedits.]

such an amazing performance love her so much and hope she is very successful in life!! god truly blessed her with a beautiful voice. 🥰🫶

[@carrieolsen5257]

I could watch this over and over again! Triston you slayed it!!!!❤

[@user-nr4fs1qq7b]

Love her voice ❤️

[@declanrawlins5778]

I agree with all of you. Run To You is such an amazing song for Julia!!!!❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@stmusic2164]

Stellar performance. Her use of vibrato is so amazing - when she hits the word "away" and holds the perfect note, then as it shifts up & sustains "aayyyyy" and the vibrato comes in? Goosebumps.

[@ariesr216]

Ok Whitney would be so proud hearing this girl voice. Wow just wow!!

[@oitsbarb55]

I am so happy that love for Whitney lives on!! This young lady , I know Whitney heard her!! WOW!🥰🤩🥰🤩💖

[@isabard8824]

One word, Amazing!!! ♥️

[@reshalogan8606]

Her voice is so beautiful gives me goosebumps

[@pablodavidmeono6965]

OMG!!!!!!

[@Okidoki354]

Love her make up and her outfit. She looked very pretty. What a voice 😮

[@karenmarrowlive]

Top 3. Great job!!!🎉

[@creolelady4096]

Girl you better sing. Yeeeeees indeed Baby👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SamFocused]

Julia this was such a wonderful performance that gave me goose bumps all over my body 💯💯💯

[@FrankRios-dk1jy]

She is AMAZING!!!! Beautiful soul!!!

[@nriches12]

She slayed Whitney, that’s not for amateurs❤ Chills

[@ThaisSilva-zm6qc]

This song is so difficult that only having the courage to sing it should be worth an award

[@cccc8643]

phenom! u tore it up!!!!!! YASSSSSSS

[@cecilyrodriguez6698]

I feel chill hearing the song

[@Nostalking]

Amazing

[@hernestoperez5422]

proud of you Julia ❤🇬🇹🇺🇸

[@dgwright6659]

Oh Julia. Such a beautiful and masterful rendition ❤❤❤❤❤ Congratulations ❤❤❤❤

[@vantamelon]

I'm soeechless. Wow

[@ConcertgoerJ.R.]

It was a good song choice for Julia!

[@amylake8499]

She has a future in anything God gifted her with this voice and she will bless with it.

[@laurasutherland8928]

She's just incredible every week!! ❤ I don't think there's anything she can't sing!

[@larranag]

She is so awesome! I love her voice. She looks like Kelly Clarkson and sings lovely! So talented!

[@stephaniehadley5464]

Julia has been my favorite since her audition. Her story reminds me of myself. It hits home for real! And every performance she sings it just touches my heart. Makes me shed a tear every time! I hope and wish the absolute best for her.

[@yily.giglia]

😊She🎉🎉 has the voice of any diva!! Beautiful and perfection!!! ❤

[@BerthaGarza-ho6st]

Dang, wow she is amazing with so much power wish it was longer.❤❤❤❤❤1

[@jmdsservantofgod8405]

She is the Best!

[@JoseLopez-zu9uk]

OUTSTANDING PHENOMENAL PRESENTATION BRAVO

[@1CelloOne]

WOW! What an incredible voice she has - wow!

[@robertoluna6737]

SHES THE BEST

[@MrsApplegateart]

Amazing! You continue to bring it! I am always rooting for you, and Abi!

[@brucebanner5073]

She is such a remarkable singer❤

[@TeamAldean]

Lord girl you nailed it.....that was amazing .....keep pushing beautiful you got this!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@franckparis2597]

What a voice mastering, powerful 💓

[@jillianbalcazar5491]

OMG Congratulations Julia Gagnon for making through to The Top 12, You deserve It & When you sang ''Run To You'' By The Late Whitney Houston During your performance on American Idol Last night Wow I thought you did such A great & Amazing Job, You sound like you were singing from the heart, It was Beautiful & Very Entertainment!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@yourluckystxrr9653]

Her best performance yet!!!

[@feliciajochems7217]

Absolutely amazing!!!!

[@user-dg3bz7ve9j]

Oh my God. She is awesome

[@raybergen1096]

I want her to win soooo badly!

[@marieanderson7145]

Whow..Amazing, you will win it.🌷🌺

[@wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535]

Maine here voting for Julie from the beginning And especially now that she’s sung one of my favorite songs by Whitney 💚

[@jaymepeddycoart1808]

Wow! Powerful performance. Beautiful voice ❤

[@muzicgr8]

Wow, she knocked it out awesome Job

[@markphillip8592]

Love her i hope you win.

[@BrandonCiCi]

Juliaaaaa!!! ❤

[@sonjaaguon.2392]

True Talent. Beautiful

[@gabrielcordon235]

Perfect ❤

[@camisreacting]

This was a right in shift in direction for her and while I will argue that the song choice doesn’t tell us the type of artist she can be mainstream and is overplay, when it’s sung with that type of range and conviction it’s sooooo good to hear!

[@Dontrolling]

I think the artists she’s chosen to cover since her audition is very telling of the kind of artist she’s aiming to become. It’s all been the same genre pretty much.

[@MaryStoll-zy5ti]

Goosebumps!

[@Fansusa]

Wow wow perfect voice amazing fantastic job I’m proud of you @juliasingsabit I hope you’re having the first place praying for you! Love you so much

[@kiaragortega]

This woman is giving us always a very good performance and a very surprising show❤❤❤ love it all the way fr: 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@anitatucker8812]

Beautiful!

[@liasutanto8988]

Juliiiiaaaaa...i just waiting for u ....love ur voice very much, omg.. it's a gift from above...goo goo winner Juliaaa, GBU

[@BeverlyEckhardtScouler-df2uk]

She is amazing listen to her over and over. Unbelievable. Best of wishes Beverly of Sanford, me love to you🥰❤️

[@user-jh5ex1vy2w]

Julia, like always you are amazing beautiful songs I'm very proud of you, your fan Rafael from Guatemala 🇬🇹

[@pattylowe1687]

Beautiful voice

[@gerardogoliz-cw4pr]

She is so good

[@emjay1152]

Relax, Confident and Amazing Performance! ❤

[@kristiemebane4109]

She did that 🔥🔥🔥

[@konetashelton4130]

Gave me goosebumps

[@kathrynmariani5825]

She has one of the most interesting voices in the competition

[@denisehall335]

Phenomenal! My favorite Whitney song! She should sing more rock and r&b ballads! She has the strongest and powerful vocals! The other singers don’t compare!

[@jstringer4900]

Holy cow. That was amazing.

[@Claudia-nw9sv]

Wooow, Amazing!

[@Ken-lt1fy]

Yeup, she’s dang good 👍🏽