Who is Roman Collins? Local singer ‘grateful’ to represent Natchitoches on ‘American Idol’ Season 22
NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA: Roman Collins, a 24-year-old man from Natchitoches, made his debut on 'American Idol' Season 22, marking the first time a local singer has achieved national recognition on the show. For his audition, Roman performed 'Come Together' by The Beatles, capturing the hearts of the judges with his impressive talent.
Expressing gratitude for the opportunity, Roman emphasized the honor of being selected among hundreds of contestants on the iconic show. Collins humbly acknowledged to KTBS that singing is the one thing he excels at, sharing that he finds immense joy in using his musical talent to bring happiness to others. This passion for spreading joy through his singing was a central part of his audition on American Idol.
What was Roman Collin's inspiration?
Roman Collins expressed to KTBS his deep connection with American Idol by revealing that he grew up watching the show, learning valuable lessons on what to do and what to avoid in the music industry.
Being on the show was a dream come true for him, and during his audition, he gratefully acknowledged the support of God and his family for being by his side in this journey. "It's very shocking but I'm very grateful to be in this process," he said on his journey so far on the reality singing show.
How much will winner of ABC's 'American Idol' Season 22 make?
According to Distractify, the champion of American Idol stands to win a prize of $250,000 along with a deal with Hollywood Records/19 Recordings. Additionally, the record label provides the winners with $1000 each week to cover living costs during the recording process. Singers are expected to reimburse this investment once they release the album, and they also need to pay back 50 percent of the promotional costs.
Do not forget to watch 'American Idol' Season 22, which debuted on February 18, 2024, on ABC and will stream the next day on Hulu.