McKenna Faith Breinholt: Piano Driven Cover of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" - American Idol 2024

McKenna Faith Breinholt performs in the Top 20 of American Idol! Stream all episodes now on Hulu!
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American Idol 2024
Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, for the historic 22nd season.

[@ravuthlong1048]

Her and Abi, the best tones in the competition. Just incredible!

[@athozosachu5646]

Abi I don't think so

[@justinm.1]

And KB too?

[@livingthetruthpodcastandvlog]

I agree, and I think Nya as well they all have amazing vocals 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@debbie2455]

I agree. They were my favorites of the night. I would love to see them standing as the last two. I hope it happens. ❤

[@jameelyusuf06yusuf27]

@@livingthetruthpodcastandvlog Nya vocally does but her emotional connection doesn’t hit as hard as Abi or McKenna

[@nathanconley3547]

AMAZING. I've picked her as my winner since getting goosebumps watching her audition. There's something so wholesome about her. This is just a preview of her future Grammy performance.

[@meganwelty9420]

@nathanconley3547 I have too I hope she wins

[@mummytut8255]

❤💯 agree @nathanconley3547 ❤

[@lucitobreseno2100]

Amen. Very well said!!! 👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰Oh my God, heavenly voice - it is "so angelic"!!! Two words and two words only = **VOCAL MASTERPIECE!!!**👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰Spirit filled - absolutely! This is artistry! This is extraordinary talent and proper usage of that extraordinary talent! I have goosebumps!🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏**YOU ARE "THE BEST OF THE BEST", "MCKENNA" - GOLD STANDARD WITH A VERY VERY HIGH LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE. ICONIC PERFORMANCE OF "BOTH SIDES NOW"!!!** 🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏WOW!!! You just open the gate to heaven with that performance of "Both Sides Now", McKenna!!! 👏👏👏McKenna Breinholt, you have an amazing and gorgeous voice!!! You sing like "Zephanie", winner of First Idol Philippines in 2019.🥰🥰🥰 🙏🙏🙏May the Almighty God shower you with more blessings and tremendous success! Jesus Take The Wheel. Amen.🙏🙏🙏

[@jennysci33]

She’s right up there with abi for me. They’ll be in the top 3

[@donhoenes6144]

Her low register is amazing.

[@robertantonnyc]

comes in with that heavenly husk immediately, Katy singing along. She knows her way around a lyric, easily navigates the melody, works the camera like a star. This was very pretty, touching.

[@ilvnhiulam]

what I liked about her is she's not just a singer, she's also a brilliant storyteller.

[@ShawnGouws-xc9fe]

❤❤❤❤ super true

[@dylanhogan9353]

I promise you McKenna, Abi & KB will all be flourishing artists for decades to come 🙌🏻

[@TheJH1091]

Winner. Winner. Winner. 2024.

[@gloriakrueger6774]

OMG!! Never heard "Both Sides Now" sung quite like this!! Rapturous, magical, emotional, lyrical!! I could go on and on!!! McKenna is a winner and a star already!!

[@renka99]

Song choice is everything and McKenna knocked it out of the park with this one. What a great job she did honoring the song and putting her own spin on it with delicate changes. I've got to say that hers is one of the more compelling voices to come out of this show. Few artists have her natural tone and she really has one of those voices that make you recognize it right away because it's so distinct from the rest of the pack. Add to that her delivery which is so earnest and full of authenticity. Win or lose this competition, she's got a future in music and I'd happily snatch up her album in a heartbeat. Girl's got my vote!

[@americanmade1979]

My thoughts exactly!! I absolutely LOVE that deeper tone, sultry, angelic, cry type of female singers... I've been waiting 4 years worth of Idol contestants to get to hear exactly what she's delivering!!

[@MrFloydSaunders]

Top three for sure. The tone in her voice and how she styles a song is so fantastic.

[@antonyurchenko3949]

Such a good song choice for her. Her voice suits it perfectly and helps to deliver the message. Loved it

[@brucekuehn4031]

It’s hard to put your finger on what makes a star, but when you see it and hear it, you can tell.

[@cdn0199]

One of the best songs ever. And she CRUSHED it. This is the type of performance that will make you feel lighter and maybe just a little more at peace after every day stress and struggles.

[@randomname9758]

She is stunning and a dark horse to win this.

[@karenskloset898]

She is my pick to win she totally made that song her own and brought it up-to-date and that's what an artist's truly about❤

[@rafaelreigoto9571]

What a tone!

[@gv2wheels]

What an absolutely stunning performance !! ❤❤❤

[@batchjs]

Simply amazing! An old classic becomes a new classic as sung by McKenna Faith Breinholt! McKenna is the 'sleeper' in the American Idol 2024 competition. Watch out Top 10!

[@snowpuff22]

My jaw was on the floor from the first note 🤯

[@camisreacting]

Her tone is stunning and so radio ready. This was a smart choice to keep is simple but showcase your talent too. One of the better performances tonight and shows how knowing your instrument can decide which songs you pick. Smart, talented, and an actual contender.

[@cleigh951]

she won American Idol for me right there with that one song.....I love that song anyway.....always brings me to tears when I hear Judy Collins' version of it...first heard it on an episode of Mad Men that was particularly moving ....I love that she sang that old song and brought it to younger ears. Makes me super happy. I love her!

[@tammyvolpe6250]

Words don’t adequately describe how I feel when I hear her sing.

[@blessed1423]

Wow. Wow. Wow!!!! Just like Katy, I’ve heard this song many times, but I feel like I just understood it for the first time! Thank you! That was awesome!

[@M_Samp]

This was so Beautiful. I❤ her!. I am voting for her. I hope she wins!

[@marycarolpederson352]

Wish she would record the whole song! Breathtaking.

[@SimoneMrrtt]

this song is not only a masterpiece; but it's extremely tough. This performance was everything. Love it so so much

[@user-bi5kp6nl8w]

This was soooo amazing I cannot stop listening to her!! She needs to record this for Spotify so I can add to my playlist

[@anisapowder2871]

Played this over many times and cried time.

[@americanmade1979]

omg dude.... just... perfect 🥰 One of those rare Idol singers that just makes you FEEL every single word she sings.

[@ConcertgoerJ.R.]

It was just breathtaking, just everything about that performance, Great Song Choice for McKenna! One of the best performances of the night, and she’s definitely sailing through to the next round!

[@jhhayes7241]

McKenna just aced her version of a well-known classic. She gives me chills when she started singing in her lower register, and the smokey flavor sounded sublime. That performance was unforgettable and we’ll see her in the top 14.

[@gpbrent]

Probably my favorite since day one.

[@michaelarmato7568]

McKenna is amazingly talented!!!

[@yelabels]

im a fan from Philippines. just love this rendition

[@moniqueoshaughnessy4145]

She gave me chills the whole song. I freaking loved it! Heard this song different tonight. Didn't want it to end. Have been listening constantly. She's amazing. Hope she wins.

[@S.Shea2432]

Oh, McKenna Faith, You made the Beautiful LEGEND Joni Mitchell herself, your Mama, & ALL of us SO PROUD tonight!! WOW!! Just a Beautiful, emotional song, Beautiful/Talented Singer, & a Piano, & I'm honestly in awe. 😍💜💜

[@mermaidofaloha]

I was thinking that too, Joni listening to this, gobsmacked as I was. ❤️ What a gift for Joni, of all the people she has heard sing this iconic song, now this American Idol moment. Beautiful. Heartwarming. Once in a lifetime experience. Blessed. ❤️

[@S.Shea2432]

​​​​​​​@@mermaidofaloha, Yes. So very perfectly said. It was so emotional too. It's an Iconic song indeed. It really is my favorite song EVER of Joni's. I cried watching her, just like I do when Joni performs. McKenna truly is a Beautiful artists. Ofcourse, We know Joni is a Beautiful artists too. Both sure do bring out your emotions when they perform, They really do make you feel.That's how powerful they both are!! 🤗 💜💜

[@crashinaz]

I looked for this in the comments. There couldn't be a greater compliment and I couldn't agree more. Stunning performance. No words.

[@v8m8i]

I’d buy her album today, and want to hear her do this entire song with all three verses

[@islandyyt]

She really made this song her own. So perfect.

[@shannonbailey3216]

She belongs in the top 5

[@gmoney_12]

Her face and her voice is so beautiful definitely getting my vote for the second time!!!

[@ilahmaecunanan2629]

What a great performance for McKenna Faith. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Soirse8]

She totally made this song her own . Simply perfect 👏⭐️

[@jimboi4851]

that was a magical moment. my winner!🎉

[@JillianRobb-R357ore]

Perfect pitch and perfect song choice! She knocked it out of the park!

[@samarycastro]

She’s amazing! Her tone is so easy to listen to all day.

[@JenShea]

My very favourite Joni Mitchell song. She did an an amazing job!!

[@windsup2day]

Abi and Mckenna top two. The lyeics are piercibg. Both artists touch the soul of the listener. Everyone has a great voice but these two have an extra special sauce that hones into your emotions.

[@bolara303]

McKenna is amazing , annddd her face has its own artistry to it wich the amazing distinctive voice needed to have. Potential winner surely ❤

[@edanfultz]

True performer that commands your attention!

[@jorgeguerra1339]

Gravity by Sara Bareilles, What's going On by Four Non Blondes, Used to Be Young by Miley Cyrus, First time Ever I saw your Face by Roberta Flack, Samson by Regina Spector, Fast Car by Tracy Chapman. McKenna if you see this please consider any of those you would sound absolutely divine.

[@HeroShades]

This was a perfect song choice for McKenna and right in her lane. I love Joni! She gave us a moment and delivered her best performance of the season. I loved it. Flawless!

[@archiemillan8164]

I keep repeating this vid like everyday. Just love

[@sbigford]

Can't, can't, can't wait for her to put her music out!

[@jacobmccain8794]

She picked the perfect song for her! This is top 3 favorite songs! She did it so much justice!

[@johnnykizer4644]

Really good job on that song you could possibly win this thing

[@kristikosmond9342]

I have LOVED every performance of hers and yet this one still blew me away!! I’ve liked the Joni Mitchell song before and NOW, I LOVE it!! So well done and can for sure see her as the American Idol for 2024! Such great performances tonight!! Love the stories too, as it helps you see these singers “why” and passion behind their voices! Love the show!

[@reinelvincentbanez1076]

Sign this woman now too and give us the studio version of this song please! What a golden treat! ❤

[@janjamesramos247]

One of the best and memorable performances. Stunning.

[@jillianbalcazar5491]

OMG Congratulations McKenna Faith Breinholt for making through to The Top 20, You deserve It & When you sing ''Both Side Now'' By Joni Mitchell During Her performance of The first live shows of 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!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@vturengvtureng150]

She is amazing ❤

[@jaelespinoza5062]

WOW!!! Absolute chills ... top 3 of the night for me

[@Safirlady]

Superstar quality, beautiful rendition, 💕💗💗💛🔥🔥

[@antonioestallo136]

Her tone is definitely pure talent.

[@markaumann5336]

Omg that voice the purity and huskiness!!! Amazingly talented!!! Loved her since day 1❤

[@ltfriesen8135]

beautiful performance, and her stare into the camera at the end was looking right into my soul, well done.

[@debbiesmitherman9295]

Such a bet voice she has and she is really good and when she performs a song she is always to perfection .

[@524FrmGrl]

Abi and Makenna!!Top 2!

[@cheriyuzik5353]

Smokey, sultry and timeless

[@thehoop74]

Her tone is unmatched!!!!!! If she isn't in the top 3?!?!?!?

[@acenavarro7314]

she is my number one pick to be the winner, her voice is something that has a power tolet you just hear her

[@paolacamacho6654]

Favorite performance ❤

[@stevenrae2797]

Way to go McKenna ❤

[@juncabanes1027]

What an angelic voice !

[@marah9404]

Yep. She’s the real deal and absolutely deserves to have her name in lights. She could seriously become a music legend.

[@mr.med_alla2337]

she has the most beautiful voice , I would listen to her all day long she can start her career right now

[@alignmentcoaching1635]

wow! I have goosebumps all over my body and tears in my eyes. So beautiful!

[@yiuyu401]

Wow, I know why she sing this song now, because joni Mitchell also gave up her daughter to adoption. 😢😢😢😢that's the connection to make her feel that emotions.❤❤❤❤❤

[@manuellaopao8036]

life is sooo unfair.....she is stunningly beautiful and so talented...

[@MrWizeKat]

She’s amazing ❤️‍🔥🫶

[@lutfisaidin234]

New AMERICAN IDOL WINNER 2024

[@kristeandreatujague7016]

Please win the whole thing. ❤

[@justinlee3017]

Winner winner chicken dinner. Best of the night, hands down.

[@frankwill8073]

This is so beautiful !!

[@mummytut8255]

❤ WINNER 🥇 Thought it from the start-she has something unique and something noone does ❤❤❤

[@a.duncan6791]

I so hope she sings The Sound of Silence for rock week. Her voice is perfect to interpret that great early sixties rock standard.

[@shinwata8396]

FANTASTIC...perfect song for her

[@kwest5171]

Yes!!! I was so hoping she made the top 20!!

[@ajbroxon485]

She did;)

[@TideRunsIt]

Inside, outside, her voice…..everything about her is just beautiful

[@nathanclarke2501]

Would have looooved a full version

[@shellypafford4082]

Stunning!!!

[@millieabrigo9058]

Exceptional performance👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jmdsservantofgod8405]

She’s in my top 5

[@tomdamato1492]

Finalist, McKenna, Abi and Will!

[@michelleao7994]

Beautiful 🙌🙌🥹🥹

[@dawndee1]

Mesmerizing!!

[@tb1989.]

She is so captivating and her voice just hauntingly gorgeous!

[@mathafenimathafeni8029]

God bless Mckenna

[@pierre2669]

I could literally listen to her sing all day

[@chadperezguitar]

She’s got great potential. Great vocal.

[@KeefyGizzle]

This is life.. Baring your soul to the world, so we can experience these flavors of life together 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@BojanKordic]

Such an amazing tone, you instantly recognize who it is!!