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Who is DJ Williams? American Idol' Season 22 contestant brings musical theatre experience

'American Idol' Season 22 contestant DJ Williams has posted videos of him singing songs of John Legend in the past

DALLAS, TEXAS: DJ Williams is set to compete in the upcoming season 22 of 'American Idol', a widely beloved American reality television series with a global following. The show showcases aspiring singers vying for a recording contract and the chance to attain success and recognition in the music industry.

'American Idol' has quickly become one of the most-watched shows in the United States, drawing in a large audience and launching the careers of several successful artists who participated in the competition. In the latest trailer shared by 'American Idol', we see various contestants on the show and their reactions including 'American Idol' Season 22 contestant DJ Williams who is surrounded by his family, and everyone appears to be joyful. Ryan Seacrest is seen hugging him, indicating a moment of celebration and excitement.

DJ Williams posts his singing videos on TikTok

DJ Williams is a singer-songwriter who regularly shares his music videos on various social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. He has posted videos of him singing songs of John Legend in the past which his audiences highly appreciate.

Williams recently revealed on his Instagram that he auditioned for the upcoming season of 'American Idol'. He encouraged his followers to tune in to ABC starting Sunday, February 18, to see if he received the golden ticket from the judges to go to Hollywood.

'American Idol' Season 22 contestant DJ Williams has experience in musical theatre

DJ Williams boasts an impressive performance career, having showcased his talents at Anna High School Theatre as part of the "Coyote" team. His team achieved notable successes, including winning 16 National Qualifying students, earning 1 perfect score, and participating in the Texas Thespians MainStage Performance. Additionally, he has performed in Broadway Dallas and has also showcased his singing skills through National Anthem performances.

DJ Williams has previously competed in The Mix’s talent competition

DJ Williams showcased his exceptional talent by participating in The Mix's talent competition, where he emerged victorious with a powerful performance. The Mix shared his singing video with an enthusiastic caption praising the high level of talent displayed in the competition.

Fans were encouraged to vote for DJ to win $1000 by liking, commenting, and sharing the post. Comments from fans poured in, with one referring to him as "THE GOAT HIMSELF" and another expressing how his performance made their ears happy.

You can catch new episodes of 'American Idol' Season 22 every Sunday at 8 pm ET on ABC. The latest episodes will be available to stream next day on Hulu.