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[@artisticear402]

At 21 Willie Spence is already a star. His performance tonight was simply majestic. Every performance is epic.

[@donnamiller7501]

I didn't know he was only 21! Goodness!

[@maliksingletary8104]

Still coming back to this years later 🙌🏾🙌🏾 May he rest in peace 🙏🏾🙏🏾 A Phenomenal Talent

[@us3445]

What happened?

[@sofiam5807]

@@us3445he was in a car accident

[@MrRobinOlsson]

@@us3445 Car crash, he collided with a big truck.

[@DM-by5sr]

All I can say is, he's the winner to me. Everytime he sings, he bring it. When he sings, I gotta put my phone down & sit up in my chair to listen. I gotta stop what ever I'm doing to hear this brother sing. When a person can make you feel something when they sing, they have something special & Willie has that. To me he's the 2021 American Idol winner!

[@pamelafleming4407]

Amen!!!!

[@1Life2Live007]

100%

[@fernebrown1812]

I agree with every word you said

[@YoYo-lb1qn]

Yeah same for me

[@inocullet3701]

Casey's in his way though. I strongly believe Casey's gonna win!!

[@emyaboards3466]

Willie just SANG with the strength of his ancestors

[@gwenthomas723]

I love him! He is truly anointed

[@christinethomas1029]

This!

[@chasitycllns]

Yes he did! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@katharinagschwantner1779]

absolutely

[@getthesaltroute6663]

Yes yes he did

[@thomasuniversetv3906]

The church is a solid foundation in building world class singers.Willie your a greate example.

[@floregbadie2815]

Amen !

[@jafallica]

Great

[@endless.expanse]

All the best singers come from the church. Facts.

[@minthu4515]

@@endless.expanse yesss like Katy she started in church

[@MrFloydSaunders]

He knows what he wants to deliver and then goes out and does just that. And America loves what he does every time. In the finals with Grace. And then an amazing career.

[@anddinnburrell6401]

I think so too both great singers and relatable

[@peacewisley8511]

Here in uganda if I had a right to vote. Amen let him be lord God

[@Jasmiinthms]

Anyone feeling goosebumps? I feel goosebumps each time I listen; such a powerful performance.

[@maasaionwumah4933]

Am watching again 7 months after the show many times and still feels like am listening to it for the first time

[@ValoreOG]

yes

[@Unapologetically_Pettie]

I definitely get them everytime

[@christinebuckingham8369]

Yes! He is amazing!

[@theonlycontessa8771]

Heartbreaking that Willie is no longer of this earth. RIP young man, and thank you for your brilliant work. Amen. 2023

[@Prayz4u]

Willie is God’s Gift to us during these times in His World

[@michellebremner1507]

So true

[@goddessateeba6158]

Yes❤️❤️

[@lynetteblack7672]

The BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT!

[@vickicombs9007]

ALL TIME FAVORITE!!!!

[@deegrant9584]

Totally agree! The best of the best.

[@D.fstudios]

It was really good and definitely up there, but Cassandra was easily the best of the night

[@christinestraub1994]

A spiritual moment is beginning he’s a gift to all of us love this man

[@tericarlson908]

nah

[@1Life2Live007]

AHHHHHHH I FEEL IT IN MY BONES!!!! Every single time he sings! Willie should already be making his tracks and on the road. He’s way bigger then American Idol. Such a beautiful voice! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

[@sherrybelgrave52]

Willie has other songs look it up on you tube they really nice songs he can really sing he also write songs.

[@1Life2Live007]

@@sherrybelgrave52 I’ll definitely be doing this. Thank you!

[@viliaminaitoko1238]

Who's here was waiting patiently for Willie's songs? Save the best for the last.

[@rubbingminds]

Was waiting frantically

[@christenvolker1119]

They saved the best for last. Absolutely amazing

[@ambergriggs930]

Thats what we were saying!

[@reannesarmiento1973]

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@sandrarickard3435]

Yes I knew it was going to be Powerful, because they save the Best for last.

[@creditplug]

Wow..I can’t stop binge watching this performance 🔥🔥

[@lisanormand8994]

Same here. He’s incredible!!!!!!

[@rubbingminds]

Me also

[@lilnickydabaddest3451]

Exactly this was flawless

[@Cherrygurl22]

Same!!

[@Blue_Inspires]

Same here

[@100awesomo]

I would pay to see him live! That’s a true and powerful singer right there 🤗

[@davidsamsonjnr1095]

I pray america vote him this was beautiful and powerful

[@mayragarcia675]

There are many great contestants this season, but Willie is one of a kind! His voice is phenomenal. I hope he wins.

[@ninnettovercomer4427]

Willie the Angels are rejoicing. Hallelujah!!!

[@Guitarlvr01]

I’m mesmerized. Chills everywhere. I vote for willie every single week; since the beginning.

[@jjoliver813]

Team Willie over here!!!! Who's with me?! He always gives an amazing performance! He never disappoints! 😍😀👏🏽

[@lindadashnow8712]

I listen to this every day and he is the only person today that can make us cry and have the hair stand up because we are so moved by his voice which was God given. Beautiful!!!!RIP Willie.

[@katiepedersen1996]

Right out of the gate he made the earth split with this riff. 0:30

[@darrellmcclung8834]

He the Winner to me his voice so crispy and smooth

[@quickdrawpete6193]

Crispy😅😅😅😅

[@ssssusanne]

This performance brought me to tears! I felt god and I'm an atheist! Give this man a grammy already.

[@Blue_Inspires]

Girl u just made me shout!

[@randal_gibbons]

Same here. They just started flowing.

[@mops6685]

Atheist here too... I didn't feel a god... Just saw a guy who is singing pretty well!

[@queenofjerseyy]

Love it 💞

[@sandrarickard3435]

If you felt God you are nor an atheist, I pray you face the pain you are living with.

[@adanryan3324]

Willie you always make me cry I’m from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 I’m super proud of you you’re a god sent

[@cindyyeager8627]

I love how it delivers and gives it all and then, he's standing there like the most gentle soul. Great job.

[@iseesmith]

That had me crying over my goosebumps! Extremely powerful and moving performance! Like Lionel said “religious experience”

[@mznelson98]

I can’t explain to y’all how long I’ve waited for someone to perform this song! One of my favorites and Willie DELIVERED!!!💯

[@georgia6964]

Willie is an American idol. I could listen to him sing all day. His voice is soothing, natural and just simply amazing! Like lying and floating on a cloud. I'm rooting for Willie Spence.

[@RaiRaiBrown]

I love how you described his voice. It is like lying on a floating cloud. It's really pure.

[@danielcrummett7293]

Better than Valium

[@naomiAcronym]

EPIC. I was scrolling thru the comments just because I am still in the experience and didn't want to leave. Willie, you are special. Thank you for sharing your gift. Your jacket was perfect with the background. The whole picture was spot on, a piece of art.

[@sunrae7680]

I know !! I feel happy and blessed to hear him.

[@gabriellebeverly7604]

OMG Willie took everyone to church♥️♥️♥️♥️ Awesome performance 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@DaVictory73]

I wanna here him do the whole song now! What a religious experience as Lionel said! This guy's so good he reaches into your soul and moves you. I keep watch and wanting more from him.

[@jenniferjusten7253]

I live 1 mile from Brooklyn Center , Minnesota, and trust me when I say, it has been hard times up here folks..but Willie Spence,..just like Katie Perry said: " you cut right thru that darkness "!! We hear ya! We feel ya and we love you Willie Spence! Everyone : ***VOTE*** !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RaiRaiBrown]

Willie can do no wrong in my eyes. He's amazing, I can always feel the spirit of the songs he sings when he adds his dynamic touch to them.

[@daliaramsay6143]

What a Stunning voice & performance! Thank you, Willie Spence!!! Bravo! ❤❤❤

[@carolynharper8331]

If he sings more gospel, he'll win the whole damn thing! We need us some gospel songs, and he can deliver gospel!

[@christinestraub1994]

Amen he’s a gift❤️

[@Blue_Inspires]

Sad part is singing actual gospel will probably get him less votes, the way the world is now, ppl angry at higher powers. But he can sing songs in that style and ppl will be blessed and healed and possibly Vote.

[@DavidBrown-vn5fw]

Amen amen amen!!!!! Do so my brother we all definitely need to deliver GOSPEL OF JESUS IN MUSIC 🎵🎶🎵🎵🎵 TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY......GO AHEAD AND BREAK THAT DARKNESS DEVIL 👿😈 👹👺 satan who hold the lost children of God as captive....and you are called to break and destroy that creepy nasty jezebel perverted demonic Spirit craps in the music industry

[@shanec9840]

@@Blue_Inspires People ain't angry at "higher powers." They're angry with those that claim to represent said higher powers but use it to further divide, oppress, and swindle people politically & economically. We're in the dawn of intellectualism. Those who once ruled society by theology is finding it more difficult to control younger generations who can read, count, and explore different things at the push of a button. However, I do agree with you that he should stick to mainstream music that is in the vein of gospel music. All the greats like Aretha, Sam Cook, Ray Charles, and Whitney did it.

[@Blue_Inspires]

@@shanec9840 wow, ur right but ppl are also angry at higher powers. I based My comment on conversations with groups of people from diverse ages, races, nationalities, religions, cultures and spiritualities and the one thing that resounds is anger at God, god, the creator, or who ever they believe their higher deity to be. Your also correct that Yes ppl are upset with those that claim to represent said higher powers but....( do all the stuff u mentioned) becuz we tend to use each other and man tries to take a power that will never belong to them, this is all accurate. But Shane my comment is truth just as is yours. Dif ideas and opinions. I empathize with both groups that feel what they feel, and would not tell You what u said wasn’t true. Ppl have valid feelings and criticism, though i think it’s all bull and ppl should focus less on what man is doing and stop following man and just work out their own soul salvation. Me, i would Vote for Willie and Grace too,no matter what they sang and would love to sing with Willie one day in the back yard just on chill. He is so great!

[@user-pv2jb5fl1o]

This still makes me cry tremendously. His talent was unmatched. May he rest in peace.

[@mirandaguzman2807]

I literally had chills the whole performance

[@chichi3183]

YES Willie, he kills it every time

[@whatever007ism]

Wow! Willie is one in a zillion. My goodness he is blessed. I’ll watch this at least another 💯 x. 🙏🏻🕊💫

[@NANA-ig7cb]

Rest in power Willie😢 you made a mark and we miss you.

[@SharonC-tv7jp]

Such a good person and what a voice. Miss you Willie

[@justrelax3743]

America needed this song. Thanks Willie.

[@jodifurr1452]

Beautiful!

[@yvng_nate2513]

I want to hear him sing glory by John legend so baddddd

[@sunrae7680]

Yessss !! I might faint.

[@slbutler01]

I'd catch the Holy Ghost!

[@thelawofdivineoneness458]

How about him singing Glory on his new album featuring Ruben Studdard? Would love a duet from those two. I wish Ruben's career had been better since he won Idol because he is super talented as well.

[@estherchikwado34]

True talk.

[@TrishaVincent8057]

Amen!

[@erikavelasquez6624]

I just love him! Such a humble guy with a great voice. 🙌🔥

[@blessedone726]

It was awesome that the writer for this song offered up her support to him before he sang this song! And did anyone notice he sang last? Who wants to follow this powerhouse? Awesome job Willie!

[@rudyvonzippa956]

This man is very important to the music world Please remember this.... and no matter what song he brings to the mic, it brings happy tears, he is so moving

[@sexywilliams6249]

I don't know but for some reason Willie always have me in tears...may GOD BLESS you Willie in this journey..

[@VitaAnnette]

TV was just on and i wasn't even watching, but his voice stopped me and i felt goose bumps all over! WOW. Powerful, Beautiful... Geesh

[@anthonyazomz2200]

Who else kept refreshing to get to watch his performance? 😅 this child is blessed. Wish he can do more gospel songs. He sure does have an anointed voice mehn. Loads of love from ph Nigeria 🥰😍🤩🤩😍💖💗❤💛💛💛💚💜💙

[@ericaboateng9808]

🥺this wasn't just a performance for a show, he sang with passion, great passion, real passion. I felt it down my bones.

[@fredrickfredrick1393]

He’s amazingly gifted. Can’t believe he has not been picked up and recording already. Just a matter of time. He’s a winner already regardless of the outcome.

[@tonibrooks9719]

Oh it is coming! He will get signed.

[@tonibrooks9719]

Phenomenal is an understatement for this performance. It gave me chills from start to finish! My God he is anointed.

[@DeeVah77]

❤

[@joelkearney]

I mean with Willie you just know he is at least top 2. And in case you ever forget he goes and whips up another performance like this 💪

[@bc5147]

Welcome to the GOOSEBUMP Willie Show!!! He is my fav!!!!

[@intelibeauty]

This soul is anointed🙌🏻🙏🏻🕊️❤️

[@glynecollymore5569]

Epic!! Nothing less!! Vote, vote vote for Willie

[@nymerejackson8770]

So much feeling and he can sing never disappoints! He is number one in my eyes!

[@spiraljoe1273]

Holy smokes alive!!!!! He is pure talent. So amazing!

[@nancycolclasure489]

Goosebumps every time he sings. This was so memorable and may have been the best all season!

[@idkmane5650]

I'm sorry, I just had to come back to this performance to re-watch for the 6th time.

[@artisticear402]

I'm a Willie Spence re-watch fanatic to IDK.

[@Blue_Inspires]

I did too My my my sweet lord yessss he did that and humbled

[@sandrarickard3435]

WOW I did to.

[@Wolslagel39]

6? Lol I’ve done that in the last 15 min. To infinity and beyond with this performance!!

[@idkmane5650]

@@Wolslagel39 Oh trust me it's been more than that now lmao

[@melissamae5935]

I still can’t believe he’s gone he had amazing voice I hope he’s singing his heart out in heaven

[@lorettathornton6318]

Save the best for last. Love you Willie💖

[@chotamulenga5560]

No one bends it like Willie

[@shamekabannister1279]

Sir you are definitely called for such a time as this. May God continue to bless you as you bless us through song. May your light continue to shine. Shine bright like a "DIAMOND!"

[@larrywilson6555]

Willie. God has blessed you with a wonderful powerful voice Use it to Glorify him

[@sunrae7680]

Amen brother. Its needed.

[@deegrant9584]

Willie is out to win. I just love him.

[@leahthomas3608]

You got this willie....sending love from st lucia you got this

[@kelsiecorrigan1463]

He is so great. This performance was just amazing. 🤩

[@michellekerber282]

Willie is my WOW! I can't say it enough....this young man deserves to win this. With God beneath his wings, how can he not? Way to go buddy! You give me major goosebumps or I'm moved to tears or both! Sending hugs your way!

[@jehustrachan6015]

Ladies and Gentlemen let me introduce to you THE AMERICAN IDOL 2021 WINNER MR.WILLIE FREAKING SPENCE. This young man is BEYOND TALENTED. Each and every week he brings the house down.

[@angiemorsby8429]

Willie is a WOW 😄❤️! WOW WOW!!🙋🏽‍♀️

[@lgotacan2145]

A fan from singapore.Waiting for this since i wake up😆

[@sweetnfirey]

So I love all the contestants this year... but I’ve watched Willie’s song about 4 times already.. the others only once. He gives you more than a song.. he sings his soul.

[@jamesspears4367]

holy shit this brought me to tears

[@christinestraub1994]

You made this an amazing spiritual moment god bless♥️ Your grandfather is proud

[@sherrywatson1283]

Willie Priceless with That Classy way of Delivering A Song True Pro...Voice is💥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tryingndoing]

He just sings his heart out every time. Love love love him!

[@tryingndoing]

I come back when I need a lift. RIP Willie.

[@mocharidesking1779]

I hit like before I even saw him singing!!🥰🥰🥰

[@chocolateraisin1266]

😂🤣😂🤣🤣

[@ashileyn82]

Me too

[@LC-lf8se]

Daang that blue jacket in 1080p lookin good! W/a performer to match!!

[@debraluxford2793]

Goose bumps and more goose bumps. Willie your awesome!

[@dorothydoestina2073]

I absolutely adore this guy! His glorious voice and his sincere and humble demeanor is Everything! He is my favorite!

[@shemelleshurn8511]

Yesss sirrr!! This definitely was the best performance of the night🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@pernithahearne7576]

I can't stop binge watching this song.His performance is so powerful.

[@willscott456]

Willie.. Keep it up bro. Looking smooth and in shape too

[@thomasinafoster2115]

Magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My WIN for tonight 💙🖤💙

[@jeodbaile8006]

This man is Unstopable!🔥

[@milliganus]

I can’t wait for him every show! Blessed.

[@courtneyanderson9627]

God has blessed him! He will be used for the kingdom for sure. He is filled with the Holy Spirit 🖤🔥🖤🔥

[@MrBlactye]

What an special talent this man is. His vocals ability is unmatched and unprecedented.

[@MartaRC32]

I saw the video with the original singer and the movie Harriet in the background... wow powerful song and movie... very sad times in our history, and the song conveys the sorrow and strength that pushed for change... Willie indeed delivered!

[@yvonnes.cassidy1452]

Another example of Willie showing us the power of faith.

[@DianaMilian]

Willie you got this in the bag!

[@cindyr5056]

You are an amazing talent! God has blessed us!

[@GalaxyFrequencyRadio]

He is sooo annointed! To God be the Glory! Sing my brother with ALL your being!!! We 💗you!!!

[@ijp-om2wh]

FINALLY!!! This is what I’ve been waiting from him! Something different and it was awesome!!!

[@gwenie77able]

This song is one of my favorites! Willie did it justice! 💞

[@eddeewow6990]

Yes sir! Keep blessing us with that voice! Amen!

[@diamondpayton9066]

I think I’ve watched this performance at least 900 times FUCKING AMAZING! Made me cry! LOVE YOU WILLIE WIN THIS SHIT!!!!!

[@sunrae7680]

HE'S ONLY 21 !! What does God have in store for him ? Follow his path and we will listen. 😍🤩🕊

[@traciewood8902]

Love Willie. Makes me cry every time he sings. Watched this 100 times.. I said he was Winner very beginning. Then Grace. GO WILLIE!!!

[@WendyWilliams_1]

SIIIINGGG WILLIE SINGGGG

[@xxxextensioncord3910]

he’s the winner, look how when he sings how everyone just embraces it! it’s like watching the winner sing his winning song every time.

[@nevaehlewis6703]

we went to my school and i was in choir with him he sang beautifully