'American Idol' Season 21: Who is Kya Monee? R&B rapper dubbed 'wonder woman' by Lionel Richie
AUSTIN, TEXAS: 'American Idol' 2023 superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie, embark on a search across New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Nashville to find the next singing sensation. However, while finding the new talent, judges got a chance to meet a familiar contestant, Kya Monee.
Fans got a sneak peek at 'American Idol' season 21 when ABC Network released first-look photos of competitors who are auditioning in a bid to get to the starting lineup for Season 21 of 'American Idol'. Some of the contestants auditioning are I'm Tongi, Luke Bryan, L-Rich, Katey Parry, Zachariah Smith, Kya Monee, Jack Nicora, Colin Stough, and Lucy Love. Katy Perry is back with Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie to judge the show for the sixth season in the long-running singing competition show.
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Who Is Kya Monee?
Kya Monee is among the singers who auditioned for this year's American Idol. The R&B artist belongs to Houston, Texas, which has been home to several talented musicians including Beyonce, Megan Thee Stallion, and Travis Scott. Monee is working hard to add her name to the list. She graduated in 2022. However, she started singing at a very early age and music became an important part of her life. Apart from singing, she also loves helping others. Voyage Dallas previously reported that Kya is the founder of an organization called Teen Advisory. She also once teamed up with another 'American Idol' star, Willie Spence, who made it up to finals, to host a charity concert in Georgia.
Kya Monee In 'American Idol' season 19
Kya Monee is not auditioning for 'American Idol' for the first time. Previously, she auditioned for Season 19 at age 19. Monee made it deep into the competition but was eliminated when the Idol judges cut the cast to 24. However, while she didn't make it to the finals, Monee won the hearts of all three judges. She sang a duet of Rihanna's 'Stay' with Willie Spence during Hollywood Week which left Katy Perry in tears. Moreover, Lionel Richie called her performance 'Divine' and referred to her as 'our wonder woman.'
Kya Monee In 'American Idol' season 21
Kya Monee has been singing since the age of 4 and released a four-song EP called 'Stages of a Heartbreak,' released by Austin-based Tap Out Records. ABC Network has released the photos from her audition. So we have to wait to know whether Kya Monee got the golden ticket or not.
'American Idol' 2023 premieres live in the US on Sunday, February 19, at 8 pm ET/PT on ABC.