Megan Danielle: 5 things you need to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 21 runner-up

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• Megan became the american idol second place season 21.
• Megan was up earlier The voice.
• Megan is from Georgia.

Megan Danielle will be the next big thing in Christian music. The american idol Season 21 contestant made next to the top 2 I am Tongi. During the finale, she performed her original song “Dream Girl”. After the nationwide vote, Megan came in second place when Iam was announced as the Season 21 winner.

So, who is Megan Danielle? From her past The voice to her background, here’s what you need to know about Megan.

1. Megan is a Christian singer.

For her american idol audition, Megan performed as a Christian music singer by Lauren Daigle “You say.” Lauren actually surprised Megan at her audition and performed with her. In her introduction video, Megan revealed that she was previously in a band that performed in bars. Performing in bars wasn’t what she really wanted to do, so she decided to switch to Christian music on her grandfather’s advice.

Hollywood Life spoke EXCLUSIVELY with Megan ahead of the finale, and she admitted it was such an amazing experience to be open about her faith on american idol. “To show that you know my Christianity Idol, and the fact that I want to be a Christian artist, it can be very difficult at times just because of the way the world is today. I feel that’s why God put me here, simply because he knows how strong I am. It means a lot to me, and I will always be blessed to be able to share this on any platform,” she shared Hollywood Life.

2. Megan previously competed The voice.

Megan was a contestant on Season 18 of The voice. She was on Kelly Clarksons team. She made the top 9 before being eliminated. Megan also participated in the same season as a fellow top 20 contestant Michael Williams.

3. Megan is from Georgia.

Megan is from Douglasville, Georgia. For american idolMegan worked as a waitress at the Landmark Country Buffet with her mother.

4. Megan blamed herself for her father’s departure.

Prior to her top 20 appearance, Megan revealed that her parents separated when she was 7 years old. “My siblings and I saw my father walk out of the house,” she said. “I blamed myself a lot for my father’s departure. It kind of made me feel worthless, like I wasn’t a good daughter or even a good sister.” Megan admitted that it has been a “lifelong struggle” for her to believe in herself.

5. Megan’s grandfather was an inspiration to her.

Megan’s grandfather, Chuckpassed away about a year ago. The singer said her grandfather was the “most important person in my life” and “one of my biggest fans”.

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