Stay At Home Mom Kyra Sings "Up To The Mountain" - American Idol 2024

Kentucky's Kyra picks up the dream that her Mom left behind, and brings her powerful voice to American Idol. With determination to get to the next round, Kyra proves she has the vocals to make it to Hollywood!
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AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC.
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.

[@oc5939]

You can hear her whole life struggle when she sings. Authentic and emotional.

[@stanislavatanasov8709]

if u mean the 2 voice cracks yea i guess you could call it a "struggle"

[@morefn2514]

i hate comments like yours who dont read and just think everything is negative like how did u misinterpret that?@@stanislavatanasov8709

[@godslove7928]

I thought the same thing adversity will sometimes change you in so many ways.

[@marcos7801]

I don't know about anybody else but I cried during that audition. Her voice is stunning, powerful, passionate ,and it moved me to tears. You can she was waiting for this moment to make an impression and I'm glad she did

[@julieDL6334]

Same

[@jessicagill5506]

Same. I was trying to hold back the tears.

[@WendyPierson-rf7tg]

same, the second she started singing, something in that voice!

[@carlabrooks5877]

Me too 😢

[@TabethaAurochs]

I mean... My heart just broke open! She left everything out there. So much power in that voice. ❤

[@kylady124]

A Kentucky rose with the voice of angel. Homegirl, shoot for for the stars! 💖

[@seanscommentary]

her potential is so crazy!!! such a strong pipes. She's a mix of Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, Jennifer Nettles, and few other great singers.

[@AliciaGonzalez-zn8ci]

like adelle and kelly clarkson too. she may just be another winner like Kelly back back way back in the idol day! . Unknow country singer in her home town.. Young ,shy and has no clue how really really good she is then.. BOOM! blows up!

[@seanscommentary]

@@AliciaGonzalez-zn8ci agreed - these are the best ones. the ones who don't even know they're amazing. just humble and gifted.

[@joycepino9749]

i don't think so. She's not that good. Another singer shouting the song. A thumbs down for me.

[@Kolgepi]

This is my American Idol. She has authenticity. Exactly what the show was built on.

[@robertantonnyc]

such pure tone and a sweet vibrato. Her voice is so clear and resonant and where did her Country accent go and how did it take her 5 yrs of auditions to make it? So many questions. - So You Wanna Be A Singer

[@emma_motema]

That is my question too - how did it take her five years? Maybe she buckled down the last year and took a heap of lesson and worked on her technique??

[@karinanderson116]

@@emma_motema or maybe she worked so hard to do well and at the last minute each time, the family struggle she mentioned reared it's ugly head and her ambition took a back step 😞

[@robertantonnyc]

I am hoping that is the case. @@emma_motema

[@trentfunderburk2620]

Having auditioned for idol a couple times, it’s kinda luck based. Some of the best singers I’ve met didn’t make it past the first round of producers.

[@robertantonnyc]

@@trentfunderburk2620 I believe you

[@joansmit5782]

She is a pure soul. May God bless her journey❤

[@katelynturner1999]

This girl is a friend of ours! She is a humble and sweet soul and has a wonderful voice. ❤️

[@000001willy]

One of the best auditions of 2024.

[@NorthernSpartan]

Agree

[@annjames1837]

Nope

[@kwilson4125]

@000001willy She’s good but there are so many talented singers with unique styles. I think she’ll get disqualified early. I also hate to see good people put all their hope and sense of self worth into one plan. The industry has many temptations in it and it tries to take down people with vulnerabilities like that.

[@DacomeBackid]

Not even But she did do her thing

[@graciealexful]

Totally agree

[@jacobmccain8794]

Her voice is just so raw and soulful. No notes, it just connects right through to the heart! I would listen to a whole album right now! Her range is huge, I didn’t expect her to start hitting those notes. She doesn’t even realize how good she is!!

[@orenbyrd]

She was so authentic & is it me or she smiles like Cameron Diaz? What a beautiful voice. I can’t wait to see her growth … win or lose!

[@ruteleable]

Why am I crying?😢 the emotion in her voice… so pure. You don’t have to be technically perfect, if you have talent, I’ll always shine through and touch peoples hearts. Wow❤❤

[@GrillWasabi]

The minute she open her mouth and sing...the minute her star shine through! I love this girl! Definitely top 5 this season!

[@shawnahale1954]

I cried... she has a beautiful voice and sings from her soul. You can hear every heartbreak with every note she sang.

[@bluckyjones]

So i just got finished layin my gbabies down & cleaned & watching the auditions i missed & lord This young lady has me cryin...ive been singing all my life & I put my dreams away many years ago when I had my sons. This baby sang my favorite song ..the song I've sang to my sons & now my grandbabies all the time...She is a contestant I can fully get behind bcuz she's a real representation of the reality of the world were living in...i dont know many families anymore that havnt been touched by drug addiction in one way or another...so I appreciate her ability to share her story...I'm proud of the mom for getting clean & im rooting for this child...love love love her. & as a vocal teacher for almost 20yrs...she's got all the goods...she just needs some lessons in breath control & timing...but I look fwd to seeing how she does. Great job sweetheart ❤❤❤

[@deedk]

❤❤❤❤

[@INDIGO.GODDESS_573]

I don’t have addicts in my “family 🙄” (fakes is akin 2drugs 2 me. Their phoniness should be criminal- on a felony level 😂).

[@elizabethenglish1790]

That's what the judges are there for

[@bluckyjones]

@INDIGO.GODDESS_573 well good for you...what exactly is your point ? Just asking to see if I misread your comment. If I did I'll apologize.

[@bluckyjones]

@elizabethenglish1790 you referring to my comment about breath control & timing?

[@a.duncan6791]

This year, I would buy a round, just to hear her sing. Next year, I'd buy a ticket at a medium sized venue - just to hear her sing. In five years, I won't be able to afford the price of entry to the staiums she'll fill. But I'll try , just to hear her sing. OMG what a voice.

[@ConcertgoerJ.R.]

She is an outstanding singer with a big voice! Her time has come to become the artist that she want to be!

[@larrybutler8965]

Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan have gift for listening to the performances. Ordinary people don’t catch that.. These three are the best judges ever.. And that young lady sung me right over that mountain, beautiful song. LB Boomer Sooner Monday March 4, 2024 4;27am

[@TheWorldsGotTalent]

Yet another magical American Idol moment. No matter the outcome, we genuinely hope this girl and her family finds peace, love and happiness very soon!

[@monie.b978]

She definitely have me tearing up 😢🫶🏽😩

[@marcysmith2851]

Me too ❤

[@aisaketukuafu8186]

Same

[@movingforwardfco1587]

Very southern. But do you all see the manners? Thank you so much? I was taught and still say yes mam no sir. Adore it.

[@cl4067]

She really sang from her heart and moved me. Well done!

[@melbel1990]

I cried, her voice reached my soul!

[@hearmenow909]

This is probably just what she needs in her life right now. Looking forward to seeing her grow in confidence. Go girl..

[@carinalindberg7377]

I wasn't expecting to cry, but I started while she was singing and I didn't stop.

[@evelynfrederick]

Her mom is precious. That took a lot of strength for her to come and support her daughter the way she did. I love it.

[@robinwyckoff7118]

Beautiful voice with such an ache and little sand paper toward the end. Such a great performance!

[@lilyw9324]

This is hands down one of the best auditions I have ever seen from this show!!!! Wow wow wow wow wow Kyra you are AMAZING!!!

[@georgia1191]

I’m so happy for her. I’m over here. Try not to cry.

[@joycerichardson5628]

I felt her strength and struggle throughout this soulful song. Brought me to tears .😢

[@sarfs5585]

The cry in her voice.😢

[@ilahmaecunanan2629]

Bravo to Mommy Kyra! 👏👏👏👏

[@raquelb731]

You can hear her voice. The cracks in singing and all the perfect imperfections that make her unique and powerful. Her voice is original and beautiful. She is going to get somewhere with her unique voice. ❤❤❤ wishing her the best

[@vickerspressurewashco.890]

Man I have never had tears in my eyes and cold chills while listening to someone sing! Man she knocked it out of the park! Congrats on an amazing audition!!

[@MA-jz9xt]

Who remembers when Bree sang this song seasons ago?? I became obsessed with it.

[@lesliefischer6680]

I love that you are not just screaming or yelling. So many of the younger singers these days just seem to think they can belt it out, they will go far. But pitch and control are so amazing and important. Great audition

[@margymiller6320]

Cold chills! Go Kentucky Mama! 👏🏻🙌🏼❤️

[@jordancheyenne]

What a sweet mama!!! You go girl its YOUR TIME!!

[@sanlen1944]

Beautiful Voice , she has SOUL in her voice !!!! Seems humble too , wishing her best of luck !!!!

[@beffis1980]

I could feel it to the core of my soul! She sang from her soul! This is the first audition I’ve watched that has brought me to tears listening to her. Crying like a baby! This is what music about you can feel and hear the hurt you can feel and hear the heart. Way to go honey.❤

[@marcysmith2851]

She’s one of my favorites. 👏🏻💕

[@lynngold1865]

Kyra!this was an incredible heartfelt audition!I am touched by your gift.Well done!I am rooting for you!God bless you.praying for you.give your mama a big hug for me.i am in recovery too.❤🙏❤🙏😉

[@guyluvsbeauty]

Her voice knows how to capture pain and express it powerfully. Hope she goes far on the show!

[@THEWAYOFLAREALLE]

Her voice is so great and movinggg 🤍

[@kendrabryant4738]

Way to go my fellow southern mama! Great audition and beautiful voice with so much emotion!

[@user-oe5bu3uk8b]

I’m from Berea and my grandfather was a pastor for over 50 years and they played this at his funeral this year… God is good

[@brendaflowers467]

I love her tone!!!

[@rcolonsanchez3]

So real! She needs to go all the way ❤

[@MeMeDaVinci]

Her voice is effortless, with all the emotions cracking in the right places. She had me in tears. I can see her as a new gospel artist we need so much.

[@katherinemitchell9003]

She is one of the best yet!

[@tiwandabrown1212]

WOW tears in my eyes and chills down my spine. Her depth and range are phenomenal!!

[@Safirlady]

Take us to church love; beautiful voice! 💕💕💗💗♥️🙌🏽

[@JVanProduction]

She gave me goosebumps!!! Quite a few times.

[@karibear6504]

My God, this made me cry. I have never connected to this song until this woman made me feel every single word.

[@sco3592]

She is sweet as cherry pie, stronger than a tornado flying by and has a voice that can makes angels cry.

[@lesliefaske]

I cried when I listened to her , she’s awesome I hope she goes far and she’s very talented Katy was on point with her critique

[@joshuastewart9604]

This performance moved me. Cannot wait to see where Kyra goes from here.

[@jillianbalcazar5491]

When This contestant sing "Up To Mountain" By Patty Griffin During Her first audition of American Idol Tonight Wow I thought She did such A great & Amazing Job, She sound like She was taking me to church!!!

[@johnnykizer4644]

Definitely a top ten

[@brandonlbrigman]

Omg!! She killed it! Man words can't even describe how good this girl is!

[@lexikirkland]

When she said “I guess I just wasn’t giving enough” that was the most honest answer, definitely a Diamond in the rough

[@user-wx7dd9gc6j]

She'll go far...you go girl! 😊

[@DesiLu4Life]

You can hear the pain in her voice and the rawness. Kelly Clarkson? Country or Blues?

[@elianetoussaint1084]

It’s a yes for me. I cried. Her voice is beautiful, so beautiful. She moved me.

[@pamelajackson6730]

Pure and beautiful. She don't need the scream all the Idols feel they have to show.

[@dorothysilver1934]

Im crying my eyes out. She spoke to me and told a story. Beautiful

[@irinaerin9184]

Goosebumps goes all over me a few times during this audition ❤

[@kimberlyoneil6705]

I love when a singer brings the tears! ❤❤

[@e.malachi5069]

She needed those years of dissapintment (and life lived) to get an inkling of just how strong and determined she truly is and can be...God said; "Not yet young lady; I'm still building on you!" And that is how she did not just sing the song, she did not just feel the song, but she took our hands and invited us into her journey and we felt the song with her!

[@drewbosack303]

Absolutely flawless. This is perfection.

[@MrFloydSaunders]

Love, love, love this performance. I hope she is in the top ten. We need to hear more from her.

[@laureenfirehorse7544]

There is always a special place and need for these pure soul singers, she has an honest gift.

[@Bubblez1991]

I was in love with her voice from the moment she sang. Not only did she give her all she SANG her heart out. Imagine with that cry in her voice she has if she did the song cryin by patsy cline I think she would nail that.

[@NeoGeoFitness]

She sings from the right place, from the sweet spot. Sheesh. Very emotional. She is definitely enough. ❤🎉😊

[@Thecrombiesadventures]

Wow, something about her is just so so beautiful and I am so hoping and rooting for her!

[@IceeALatte]

This girl is top 10!! Wow! What an emotional performance! 🥹👏👏

[@PrincessJessiJean]

SHE is amazing!! Idk how she didn't continue on with this God given voice. ❤❤❤

[@goldenmagnolia333]

Why does her beautiful voice make me cry!! Rooting for her! ❤️

[@rosamuniz68]

Amazing voice 🎶🥰 top 5 for me so far

[@leodegas7731]

Wow. One of my favorite auditions this year. Its awesome that she truly does have so much talent, that it just needs to be shaped and matured. She like a perfect fruit on the vine, just needing some time to be a great wine for her audience. 🎶 🍷🎉✨️

[@itsdsanti3784]

I feel like I was always meant to hear this song and for her to sing it so passionately brought me to tears. ❤

[@sandramcknight1067]

Wow, I can only imagine her Momma's voice!!! Loved this❤🔥🔥🔥

[@justinchristian3374]

Wow, That was amazing….you can feel her heart when she sings! I felt every word.

[@Floresdrake]

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[@lslathatcher]

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[@lslathatcher]

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[@gregandblakeharris6691]

You go girl!❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Andrewjacobg13]

Just tears….thank you Kyra I’m 4.5 minutes in and I’m tearing up! Get it girl!!!

[@joaneduardosaucedogutierre4449]

Such a pure voice, the best its coming❤

[@MJTCycling]

What a powerful and beautiful voice! she giving me a goosebumps. this is how you sing with heart.

[@vegasmontana19]

Thought I watched the best audition untill I saw mummy Kyra ❤️🙏

[@liliapinales473]

I got the chills immediately after she started singing!!!😭🩵🩵🩵🩵

[@JGolar]

One of my favourite auditions this season. Love her voice.

[@eve_on_the_beach]

I am BAAAAWLING😭😭😭😭😭🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧 GIRL U GOT PIPES!!! U ARE SOMETHING ELSE!!!! I GOT SNOT BUBBLES.... MY GAWD,DARLIN!! THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 😭😭🫂🫂💜💜💜

[@joannemates6367]

Goosebumps! Top 10 without a doubt!! GO AND GET IT Kyra!! Cheers from Country Victoria, Australia 🇦🇺 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@tonycruz9026]

You got it!!! Talented Singer!! 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎶

[@Sharon-Carrell]

It’s Rare for me to get goosebumps when someone sings and that’s a whole other story so I’ll say this…this young lady put goosebumps on me!!!! So in my opinion she’s gonna make!!! She may not win American Idol but remember her name…I promise you’ll see her go far and her dreams Will come true!!

[@lifeiscool2957]

She just put all her soul here. 🎉

[@user-pw8pd8si9g]

She's so humble. Wow!!

[@teresacatlett4974]

Girl gave me goosebumps up one arm and across the top of my head! Touched my soul and watered my eyes!

[@user-ic7ln2tn7f]

Come on you got this ...go all the way and hold nothing back!..showing ya western KY love as fellow Kentuckians here! Shane and Jennifer

[@napaisis]

Love her voice❤ made me cry so much, I felt every word she sang.

[@Kat-ot1pc]

Definition of sing your heart out. Beautiful