On the March 30 episode of the show, teenage contestant - and aspiring preacher - Canaan James Hill took the judges to church with his audition for the show, leaving Lionel Richie in particular ...

Canaan James Hill, a young talent from Dallas, Texas, took the American Idol stage by storm, leaving the judges in awe with his soulful and spiritual voice.

Meanwhile, Bryan chimed in, "I ain’t seen anything like it, Lionel ... Not only did Canaan draw out three enthusiastic yeses from the trio, he also inspired Richie to journey across the ...

The rendition prompted "Idol" judge Lionel Richie to leap from his seat, dance and approach Canaan to express his appreciation for his impressive voice. Fellow "American Idol" judge Luke Bryan ...

The final round of auditions wrapped up on Sunday night, with a performance from 17-year-old high school graduate Canaan James Hill ... so moving that judge Lionel Richie couldn't sit still.

American Idol' judge Lionel Richie took the stage during "Songs of Faith," the show's first-ever Easter special.

Lionel." A "speechless" Underwood noted the Canaan did not "give off the air of a 17-year-old" with his poise, confidence and ...