Why did Donahue Diaries get rejected? ‘American Idol’ Season 22 ‘music teacher’ fails despite getting a yes from Katy Perry
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The music teacher contestant on 'American Idol' Season 22, Donahue Diaries, faced rejection after his performance when Judge Luke Bryan didn't believe the contestant's abilities were up to par to advance to the next levels of the competition.
The music teacher auditioned with 'I Want You to Want Me' by Cheap Trick on the show. Although Katy Perry found the performance thoroughly entertaining, Luke Bryan conveyed that the music teacher's vocals fell short, leading to the decision that he would not advance in the competition.
Donahue was aware of the decision, as he had not shared any information about his American Idol journey on his Instagram handle. He chose not to disclose or highlight his experience with the show on his social media platform, possibly in response to the outcome of his audition.
Who is Donahue Diaries?
Dan Hoyt, known as Donahue Diaries, identifies as a "new generation artist." Apart from being a singer, he is a composer and multi-instrumentalist. He commits to sharing original music bi-weekly on his Instagram, where he frequently posts videos of himself singing and playing various instruments. Additionally, Dan showcases his musical creations on his YouTube channel, emphasizing "Fun Acoustic Covers and Reimagining of Some Classic Tunes."
In 2021, he made his debut in the music scene with the album 'What Is This World?' featuring seven original songs. This brief overview captures Dan's diverse talents, his commitment to regular music releases, and his engagement with the audience through social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube.
Who are 'American Idol' Season 22 mentors?
In Season 22 of American Idol, Tori Kelly and Jelly Roll feature as guest mentors and performers. The show followed its tradition of dividing the mentors and contestants into two groups, each featuring in separate episodes.
Kelly first entered the show when she was 18 years old for Season 9, making it to Hollywood Week. The 31-year-old has enjoyed plenty of success since then, having earned two Grammy Awards. Roll, meanwhile, made headlines with his hit single 'Need a Favor." Last year, he collaborated with Lainey Wilson to perform 'Save Me' on the American Idol finale.
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.