Who is Reid Wilson? 'AGT' Season 19 contestant's TikToks got the attention of his American Idol

'AGT' Season 19 contestant Reid Wilson is 'The Voice' alum Ryley Wilson's younger brother
PUBLISHED JUL 9, 2024
'AGT' Season 19 contestant Reid Wilson met his idol Jennifer Hudson (Instagram/@its_reidthomas)
'AGT' Season 19 contestant Reid Wilson met his idol Jennifer Hudson (Instagram/@its_reidthomas)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'America's Got Talent' Season 19 contestant Reid Wilson is a singer from Alabama who has already made a big television debut. Reid is a social media personality and garnered fame after his singing videos with his 'The Voice' alum brother, Ryley Wilson went viral.

The TikTok videos also garnered Jennifer Hudson's attention and the aspiring singer fulfilled his dream of meeting his idol in November 2023. He appeared on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' and performed Aretha Franklin's 'Ain't No Way' with his brother Ryley Tate Wilson accompanying him on piano. Reid was just 14 years old at the time of his TV debut.

He was quite excited for his debut and told Jennifer, "I'm your biggest fan probably in the world. I listen to your music like every single day when I make my bed [or] when I'm on a walk." He added, "I'm singing your music all the time." However, he is thriving in his career and will soon make his debut with his first song. He has recently shared on his social media, "BIG NEWS!!!! In LA recording my first song ever."

Reid Wilson to audition in 'AGT' Season 19 (Instagram/@its_reidthomas)
Reid Wilson to audition in 'AGT' Season 19 (Instagram/@its_reidthomas)

Reid Wilson reflects on meeting Jennifer Hudson

'AGT' Season 19 contestant Reid Wilson was way more excited to meet his idol Jennifer Hudson. He shared a series of photos from 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' and reflected on his experience. He shared, "Dreams really do come true!!!! Thank you SOOOO much to everyone for your kind words and especially for tagging the one and only JHUD!!!!!"

The NBC show contestant continued, "It worked!! She saw my video and I got to be on her show and SING with the legend herself!! Go watch the full episode that aired today- I’m on the last segment called Spotlight."

'AGT' Season 19 contestant Reid Wilson reflects on meeting Jennifer Hudson (Instagram/@its_reidthomas)
'AGT' Season 19 contestant Reid Wilson reflects on meeting Jennifer Hudson (Instagram/@its_reidthomas)

Reid Wilson is voice-coached by his famous brother Ryley Wilson

'AGT' Season 19 contestant Reid Wilson has been walking in the footsteps of his famous brother Ryley Wilson, who competed on Team Niall during Season 23 of 'The Voice'. Ryley made it all the way to the semi-finals before being knocked out of the competition.

After his successful gig, Ryley discovered that his brother also had an 'amazing' singing talent. Ryley started giving singing lessons to his younger brother and honed his skills. Reid has been homeschooled so he received more opportunities to focus on his singing along with his studies.

Reid Wilson is voice-coached by his famous brother Ryley Wilson (Instagram/@its_reidthomas)
Reid Wilson is voice-coached by his famous brother Ryley Wilson (Instagram/@its_reidthomas)

Catch new and thrilling performances in 'America's Got Talent' Season 19 every Tuesday at 8 pm ET on NBC.

RELATED TOPICS AMERICAN IDOL (2002) THE VOICE (2011) AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (2006)

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