Who is Taniya Boatwright? 'American Idol' Season 20 contestant is high school pageant winner

'American Idol' Season 20 is back with a new episode that will be featuring new singing stars who will compete for the golden ticket
Taniya Boatwright in 'American Idol' Season 20 (ABC)
Taniya Boatwright in 'American Idol' Season 20 (ABC)

ABC's 'American Idol' Season 20 is becoming more competitive with each passing episode, thanks to the brilliant judges and many talented contestants.

'American Idol' Season 20 will be having the same trio of judges - Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. They will work together on a mission to find the best singing superstar.

Earlier, singers like Grace Franklin, Maddie Glidewell, Nicolina, and Danielle Finn showed their powerful singing skills on the stage and impressed the audience and the judges. Apart from these, a 16-year-old crooner named Camryn Champion too showed up for the auditions in the episode. This Sunday will feature some new singing stars, and Taniya Boatwright is one of them. Taniya, who goes by Taniya Nicole on social media, is one of the young artists who will be making her appearance on the stage of 'American Idol.'

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Who is Taniya Boatwright?

Taniya, a senior in a high school in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is all set to appear on 'American Idol.' Although she is not very active on social media networks, we can guess that she may have a melodious voice that will surely win the hearts of the judges and audience.

While talking about her resume, it includes starring in theatre productions and winning Miss Myrtle Beach High School pageant. In addition, Taniya loves light pop and R&B songs, so with this, we can assume that she will be singing something similar to impress the panel of judges.

Not much information related to her personal and professional life is available on her social media account. But surely after her appearance on the big show, she will be gaining massive name and fame. Apart from Taniya, others like Emily Faith, RY, Dontrell Briggs, Abigail Brooks, Rachel Chiu will also be seen on the show.

'American Idol' Season 20 airs every Sunday, at 8/7c, only on ABC.  

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