'American Idol' contestant Kya Monée touched the hearts of judges during auditions in the Season 21 premiere with a tribute to her late friend and former Season 19 contestant Willie Spence
Monée returned to the audition room on Sunday, telling judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie that she had a “very, very close relationship” with Spence. She added that she was still “trying to cope” with his untimely passing.
“He was actually supposed to be here with me today for my audition,” Monée said. “It’s just very hard to not have that support anymore but I know that he would want me to be here and keep pushing.” "American Idol" contestant Kya Monée touched the hearts of judges during auditions in the Season 21 premiere with a tribute to her late friend and former Season 19 contestant Willie Spence.
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