A GRAMMY In 5 Years? Willie Spence BLOWS Away The Judges On American Idol and Shares His Dream!

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  • Опубликовано: 25 дек 2024

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  • @TalentRecap
    @TalentRecap  3 года назад +106

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    • @missnaughtyjackson
      @missnaughtyjackson Год назад

      NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    • @HetchomFelixsergio
      @HetchomFelixsergio 11 месяцев назад

      Oh my god what a voice sleep well spencer a fan from 🇨🇲🇨🇲 cameroun we loves you here

    • @RNS561
      @RNS561 6 месяцев назад

      My favorite artist

  • @georgia1191
    @georgia1191 9 месяцев назад +819

    Who’s watching in 2024!! Willie you touched us forever thank you

  • @gamesmartshows2k84
    @gamesmartshows2k84 2 года назад +1124

    RIP to Willie. Such an inspiration of talent and a very respectful man. He will be missed .🙏🏻❤️

  • @ElleBoogie_
    @ElleBoogie_ 3 года назад +696

    He sounded like a record from his first line. His voice is so seasoned, soulful and clear. Wow. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

  • @RandyR
    @RandyR 2 года назад +358

    His golden voice is now embracing Heaven. RiP. Thanks for your gift.

    • @marioregisventura7509
      @marioregisventura7509 Год назад +4

      Yes

    • @Thegoldenchild415
      @Thegoldenchild415 6 месяцев назад

      So in heaven do you have all your positive attributes, and none of your negative? Honestly asking?

    • @leefbucks
      @leefbucks 5 месяцев назад +1

      What’s the proof of that.

    • @DonJohnson-rd5yd
      @DonJohnson-rd5yd 5 месяцев назад

      You don't go to heaven when you die you go to sleep and wait for God to wake you up for judgement.

    • @ebeatzuk1
      @ebeatzuk1 2 месяца назад

      @@leefbucks Traffic collision
      Death. Spence was killed in a car crash on Interstate 24 near Chattanooga on October 11, 2022, at 23 years old. His death was reported by the Marion County Sheriff's Office. According to WSB-TV in Atlanta, he was driving a Jeep Cherokee when he veered off I-24 at around 4:00PM ET.

  • @MarcusWilliams-qg4gj
    @MarcusWilliams-qg4gj Год назад +346

    At least he made an impact before he left us. Powerful voice ❤

    • @tristansidhu7809
      @tristansidhu7809 10 месяцев назад

      To this day!

    • @allaansnackbar4269
      @allaansnackbar4269 7 месяцев назад

      He got his wish, his voice has touched the world just not in the way he could have seen at the time

  • @calliecooper422
    @calliecooper422 3 года назад +480

    So proud of my classmate ❤️❤️❤️ I knew he’d be going places❤️ much love Willie

  • @ABWeaver
    @ABWeaver 3 года назад +127

    Most beautiful voice ever! I almost cried.

    • @bh189
      @bh189 3 года назад +11

      I did cry I can feel his heart in his singing like the judge said. I'm proud of this young man. Its not magic its the blessings of God!

    • @ntamanasha7005
      @ntamanasha7005 3 года назад +4

      Cried too

    • @hopegilbert5778
      @hopegilbert5778 3 года назад +4

      I did cry....

    • @bawseeeee602
      @bawseeeee602 5 месяцев назад

      Only betas cry

    • @bawseeeee602
      @bawseeeee602 5 месяцев назад

      @@ABWeaver u beta LOL

  • @sinned5504
    @sinned5504 Год назад +52

    i love that moment when katie says “you know you sing good.” and he says thank you she tells it back and he stands humbly in silence. Man Willie you were a good soul

  • @melindasanchez7763
    @melindasanchez7763 3 года назад +85

    Wow he can sing! Absolutely lovely voice!!

  • @zxdxxtr
    @zxdxxtr 3 года назад +65

    He sings it so beautifully i can feel sorrow in my heart

  • @timothytennant9605
    @timothytennant9605 9 месяцев назад +11

    Rest in Heaven willy . I will always listen to this song and remember you sir ❤❤....

  • @stevenbeck
    @stevenbeck 2 года назад +249

    REST IN PEACE WILLIE!!!! Legends never die 😢😢😢

  • @mailelei5366
    @mailelei5366 4 месяца назад +18

    I find myself coming back to this audition.. such a beautiful voice.. can’t believe he is gone. Rest in love!

  • @giftfn6081
    @giftfn6081 Год назад +292

    It honestly hurts to know this man couldn’t reach his full potential due to a tragedy 😢

    • @SamGucci9919
      @SamGucci9919 Месяц назад

      He got killed by dumb American food culture.

    • @CircussCake
      @CircussCake Месяц назад +4

      @@SamGucci9919 Actually it was a car crash.

  • @accountforwastingtime
    @accountforwastingtime 3 года назад +63

    "It's going to take hard work, but I feel like I can do it" I love that response! Maybe he does know he's good but he's not going in there acting like he owns the place. He knows no matter how good you are, it is HARD in the music industry.

  • @davidjesuis1024
    @davidjesuis1024 3 года назад +80

    This Guy deserve to be the American Idol season 2021 🌟 ❤️

  • @honeycakeszzz356
    @honeycakeszzz356 3 года назад +99

    Congratulations cousin!!! Proud of you!! You already know it’s only up from here!!!

    • @rorohill2789
      @rorohill2789 3 года назад +2

      🙏🤗luv this guy so much

    • @FrostySauce
      @FrostySauce 11 месяцев назад

      it went down. went down on the high way

    • @Cablecol
      @Cablecol 10 месяцев назад +7

      ​@@FrostySauce
      Be nice dude.

    • @mynorgonzalez9886
      @mynorgonzalez9886 9 месяцев назад +1

      omg what a voice!

    • @AaronBerman-zp4vg
      @AaronBerman-zp4vg 8 месяцев назад +2

      @@FrostySauce That was incredibly insensitive

  • @Raywolf24
    @Raywolf24 3 года назад +155

    Hey Willie Spence is on a show like American idol I knew about him for years his most famous cover is diamonds he has a huge chance to win the whole competition

  • @salonofre7857
    @salonofre7857 8 месяцев назад +14

    Rest easy Willie. God called you home too soon. WHAT. A. VOICE.

  • @SoloIzDA1
    @SoloIzDA1 10 дней назад +3

    I am still touched by his voice. I hate he was called home so early in his life. I will probably always listen to his rendition of diamonds. Rest well young fella.

  • @ophalwright1219
    @ophalwright1219 3 года назад +35

    I cry like a baby watching Willie as he sang his heart out 👌😍

  • @Madnettic
    @Madnettic 8 месяцев назад +11

    Rip Willie. Never forgotten my brother

  • @Rye617
    @Rye617 7 месяцев назад +16

    I cry everytime I watch this . What a beautiful man. RIP

  • @vessel4thelordjesus
    @vessel4thelordjesus 6 месяцев назад +12

    In tears, the best audition ever. Willie Spence and Ian Tongi both are blessings.

  • @Hadleycw
    @Hadleycw 7 месяцев назад +46

    When willie said he wanted to win a Grammy in 5 years I started to cry! So sad that he never got to fulfill that dream! Fly high!❤️🕊

  • @Stopherx
    @Stopherx 3 года назад +32

    Didn't want him to stop singing! Such a great voice big man

  • @DhutsonChannel
    @DhutsonChannel Месяц назад +5

    One of the best auditions ever

  • @destinyolson55
    @destinyolson55 3 года назад +46

    Voice of an Angel!!💯😇🎶🎵🎤🤩💖

  • @joeyjoe7930
    @joeyjoe7930 3 года назад +33

    This guy has an amazing voice! And the emotion to back it up!

  • @CBB316
    @CBB316 Год назад +75

    I’m sad I found out a year ago that he passed away. I can literally listen to this man in the style of singing for the rest of my life every day so emotional so anointed so amazing I’m sad to hear he passed.

  • @luhhshai6332
    @luhhshai6332 3 года назад +36

    Omg I cried to this 🥰🥰🤩🙃🧏🏾‍♀️

    • @bh189
      @bh189 3 года назад +3

      Me too!

  • @Matthew23and12KJV
    @Matthew23and12KJV 3 года назад +251

    He KILLED this! I LUVV his version better than Rihanna's 😄

  • @m1keyfreshhh256
    @m1keyfreshhh256 Год назад +63

    1:59 he does the craziest run I think I’ve ever heard. Absolutely perfect pitch/control/and power. And then he had runs after that we’re crazy as well. This is one of the top end vocal performances ever. Belongs next to Whitney’s I will always love you

  • @RaiRaiBrown
    @RaiRaiBrown 3 года назад +46

    I've had to revisit this video many times, because I find his version of Diamonds very impressive. The way his voice filled the air left me in a trance, I have goosebumps all over.

  • @jasmines72
    @jasmines72 2 года назад +40

    RIP Willie you will be missed

  • @calric1218
    @calric1218 2 месяца назад +4

    One of the best singers I’ve ever heard in history , extremely talented

  • @zig4271
    @zig4271 3 года назад +37

    Up there technically with the best but his soul and heart contrived with his emotions is fearlessly and flawlessly executed!

  • @JackVGallivan
    @JackVGallivan 3 года назад +25

    pulling for this dude!!!

  • @Pablojenkins3rd
    @Pablojenkins3rd 6 месяцев назад +87

    Let’s go Dustin!!! We gotta get this win for the big homie!!!

    • @hadialjeiroudi2715
      @hadialjeiroudi2715 6 месяцев назад +2

      I’m fuckin depressed man, heartbroken for Dustin

    • @ghostrunner2138
      @ghostrunner2138 6 месяцев назад +4

      im sad but it's bittersweet because he has had a truly special career and deseres to be immortalized in mma jus as this man's voice

    • @charlesschwartz7284
      @charlesschwartz7284 4 месяца назад

      He rode the tiger as long as he could sometimes tigers do go down in battle but are left with many scars but leaves there paw prints on the ground..

  • @qt6453
    @qt6453 3 года назад +15

    The sky opens up and the sun shined when he sang. I saw myself walking down an isle getting married. His voice sound like he had instruments playing from his vocal cords. It's beautiful. I listen to this audition atleast 5 tines per day.

    • @maine1728
      @maine1728 8 месяцев назад

      Couldn’t describe it better

  • @lboogy2987
    @lboogy2987 2 месяца назад +2

    I continuously watch this American Idol season just to hear this young man sing. That grammy definitely was waiting on him. He's singing with the angels now. RIP Willie! And thank you for blessing us with your beautiful gift 🥹

  • @beastafo
    @beastafo Год назад +8

    Best audition ever on this show. I knew willie before he was on this show. Truly a angel. I come back and watch this cause he’s truly amazing. You are missed willie 🙏🏼☹️

  • @ogagaadjarho6251
    @ogagaadjarho6251 3 месяца назад +3

    I've listened to this version by Willie Spence over and over since he auditioned for American Idol, and no other version made any sense anymore. His voice quality, his phrasing, tone....etc everything hits home for me. Even after youve gone, your voice lives on in our hearts and mind. Youre greatly missed ❤

  • @kimeipitt
    @kimeipitt 3 года назад +15

    THS IS WHAT YOU CALL A TRUE SINGER....LAWDDDDDDDDYYYYYYYY WILLIE!!!!!

  • @LolaB87
    @LolaB87 8 месяцев назад +2

    I miss Willie so much!!😢 his voice was changing the world, a beautiful life taken so soon. They say the great die young. What a beautiful angel god has gained.

  • @charleswilson9773
    @charleswilson9773 Год назад +5

    My mom and I listen to Willie voice on repeat whenever we are riding in the car. Love you much Willie R.I.H

  • @roythompson4363
    @roythompson4363 6 месяцев назад +6

    Probably one of the best covers I've heard. Rip Willie.

  • @brandonrogers911
    @brandonrogers911 Год назад +4

    literally my most favorite American Idol contestant ever, he is so beautiful and sounds amazing..... it crushed me to hear the bad news...

  • @tayevaughnwilliams431
    @tayevaughnwilliams431 3 года назад +32

    He has an incredible voice!
    2:11

  • @J-MAYA
    @J-MAYA 4 месяца назад +6

    2:33 That "Alive" run!!

  • @robbie-cz3yq
    @robbie-cz3yq 4 месяца назад +3

    GOD IS BEAUTIFUL TO LET THIS YOUNG MAN SHOW HIS GOD GIVEN TALENT

  • @thfifth15
    @thfifth15 6 месяцев назад +40

    DUSTIN THE DIAMOND POIRIER IS WALKING OUT TO HIM LETS GOOOO

  • @ladylovesfangs8895
    @ladylovesfangs8895 3 года назад +55

    All I’ve got to say is... Whoever voted NO was NOT watching the same thing I was!!!!! WOW💗💓💖💝

  • @SavingwJCAM
    @SavingwJCAM 5 месяцев назад +3

    R.i.p my guy. You had a beautiful voice. My condolences go to his family and friends of his family

  • @adentone277
    @adentone277 3 года назад +11

    WILLIE SPENCE...U CAN BLOW BABY!!!!!! I REALLY ENJOYED THAT AUDITION!!!!

  • @Donkeypuncher96
    @Donkeypuncher96 8 дней назад

    I cry every time I listen to him

  • @madnessatgath-anactingproj784
    @madnessatgath-anactingproj784 11 месяцев назад +2

    Must have watched this 100+ times and it still gives me chills….look of the faces on Lionel and the other judges…they have to laugh bc they know he’s so good

    • @samsungfirst
      @samsungfirst 4 месяца назад

      Hes better then them without trying

  • @evelynjohnson6343
    @evelynjohnson6343 3 года назад +10

    He can sinnnggggg!!! Yessssss🙏🙏♥️

  • @devonambriz3748
    @devonambriz3748 3 года назад +7

    Wow this gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes! Beautiful!

  • @iamdacrazydimples
    @iamdacrazydimples 3 года назад +8

    Go Willie!!! I've been waiting for you to show everyone the ⭐ you are. 👏👏👏👏

  • @JacksonConnolly-t4m
    @JacksonConnolly-t4m Месяц назад +1

    Willie, you got your wish. Your voice did reach the world. Love from the UK.

  • @JonDavis-jn1ox
    @JonDavis-jn1ox 6 месяцев назад +44

    UFC 302 can’t wait 🔥💎

    • @noxious4444
      @noxious4444 6 месяцев назад +3

      PAID IN FULL💠❤

    • @KBWarrioR2018
      @KBWarrioR2018 6 месяцев назад +1

      Getting choked out. Cold. Again

  • @dalegoodemusic
    @dalegoodemusic Месяц назад +1

    It was the run for me at 2:14. I play that part back over and over. RIP Willie and thanks for sharing your gift.

  • @matthewmead121
    @matthewmead121 8 дней назад

    I knew who Willie Spence was before Idol when I pondered on his version of Diamonds about 5 years ago. As soon as I saw him appear I knew the judges are going to judge him the way he looks but they are going to get blown away. I will forever be a fan of his music....may be rest in peace.

  • @trippy999x
    @trippy999x 7 месяцев назад +5

    When she said where do u want to be in 5 years gave me chills such a shame rip 🕊️

  • @wisdomchukwuma3365
    @wisdomchukwuma3365 3 года назад +14

    tears of joy rolling down ma chin.. Damn

  • @mattieashmore9051
    @mattieashmore9051 3 года назад +12

    WILLIE FOR THE PEOPLE GEORGIA..YOU KILLED IT..

  • @derrickmaragh1396
    @derrickmaragh1396 3 года назад +7

    I’m rooting for you Willie! Give it your best, you have what it takes to be the next American Idol. Your courage to want better is inspiring. Make your dream a reality! Get that Grammy!

  • @user-yq7oo1uj3f
    @user-yq7oo1uj3f Год назад +5

    RIP Brother. A diamond in the sky

  • @HAL_9000__
    @HAL_9000__ 2 года назад +3

    A beautiful gentle soul with the voice of an angel died today.
    No words.
    Just sorrow.

  • @Mic_ahhhhh
    @Mic_ahhhhh 6 месяцев назад +1

    Love his audition and come back. I don’t think people realize how good he is with his natural voice unlike some celebs with their concerts it’s crazy!! RIP ❤

  • @johnsedarat8518
    @johnsedarat8518 Месяц назад +1

    Willie
    You were so damn good!
    Thank you for ‘sharing your gift’
    You promised…
    And then You absolutely delivered!

  • @syeaziz
    @syeaziz 6 дней назад

    He’s voice and soul is for sure a diamond in the sky! So sad to know an accident took him away. Amazing soul and voice.

  • @othmanimarouen455
    @othmanimarouen455 2 месяца назад +1

    It's so beautyfull inside he's voice so break my heart ❤ inchallah in paradise 😢😢

  • @cocojones1036
    @cocojones1036 3 года назад +12

    He is a diamond!!!! Like his voice. This just brought me a smile upon my face! I love this! Respect Willie Spence!

  • @insideoutbeauty3170
    @insideoutbeauty3170 3 года назад +7

    what a beautiful soul

  • @Moneybagg_Los513
    @Moneybagg_Los513 Год назад +3

    Rip Willie I listen to this song everyday beautiful voice ❤ rest up king

  • @josiezangata
    @josiezangata 3 года назад +10

    Yes ....I am sure Redd is super proud ❤we love you Willie

  • @kimberlymartin1985
    @kimberlymartin1985 Год назад +2

    He had such a beautiful and amazing voice

  • @VictoriaSmith-b6i
    @VictoriaSmith-b6i Месяц назад +1

    I just seen this video on RUclips and I was feeling down and depressed and I heard you sing this song I looked you up on my phone 🤳 you have such a beautiful voice and spirit keep singing you lifted my spirit thank you honey 😊

  • @taneishamccreary1047
    @taneishamccreary1047 3 года назад +4

    He sent chills down my spine. So love him😍🥰

  • @georgeibrahim7945
    @georgeibrahim7945 3 года назад +48

    If seen his covers on RUclips he’s awesome

    • @TONY-cy6vv
      @TONY-cy6vv 3 года назад +1

      Finally he one American idol

  • @marcotheblacksinofpatience145
    @marcotheblacksinofpatience145 Год назад +1

    Everytime i watch willie he reminds me of my cousin who had passed to a heart failure, he also had weight probs but he had a voice like this and it always tears me up when they both sing...i guess both their voices was god sent beautiful people in and out r.i.p willie and my lil couisn dk

  • @elizabethflores1434
    @elizabethflores1434 3 года назад +3

    I can listen to him all day

  • @nitepidgeon
    @nitepidgeon 8 месяцев назад +1

    Man I loved this guy. Such an inspiration. RIP Willie

  • @KVNG_WEEZY
    @KVNG_WEEZY 2 месяца назад +1

    Rip Willie I just saw you on instagram and they said you performed on here I had to see it for my self thank u for everything

  • @heatherstaimie-cx6nc
    @heatherstaimie-cx6nc 3 месяца назад +1

    You're voice has reached the world Willie you definitely have... God continue to bless you from above ❤

  • @mlktim
    @mlktim Год назад +3

    Damn never felt chills all the way to my toes until i heard him, so crazy his voice. Sad he is gone. Diamond in the sky for sure.

  • @kobygameing1235
    @kobygameing1235 6 месяцев назад +1

    I cry today 😢he made me think twice about life ,he touches a lot of people heart may he rest in paradise singing from his heart 🙏❤️👍

  • @MyCommentCT
    @MyCommentCT 2 месяца назад +2

    RIP, what an angel.

  • @waynerourke3970
    @waynerourke3970 3 года назад +2

    I am from copperas cove Texas and I watch American idol and Willie has the most talent I have ever seen I'm a country listener but whatever song Willie will sing I will listen to you or voting for you really make America proud you have a very very good talent and a very good voice copperas cove Texas is voting for you my name is Wayne Rourke is from copperas cove texas I pray to God you win this American idol

  • @tiffanyrichardson6698
    @tiffanyrichardson6698 9 месяцев назад +1

    His voice is amazing 👏 😍

  • @quedeezy
    @quedeezy 3 года назад +3

    Truly singing from the soul..

  • @TheRevenger117
    @TheRevenger117 Год назад +2

    RIP to one of the most beautiful voices I’ve ever heard 🙏

  • @enriquemartin8272
    @enriquemartin8272 7 месяцев назад +2

    Im a metal head punker type of guy but willie voice definitely touched my soul rest in peace

  • @dommah8796
    @dommah8796 3 года назад +13

    Heard him sing at a Rod Wave show in Tally...winner right here, calling it rn

  • @hectordejesus3350
    @hectordejesus3350 Месяц назад +1

    Your voice reached the world…😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 and we’re all the better for it. You did it. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @taylorm417
    @taylorm417 Год назад +4

    This mans passing proves the universe truly doesn’t want to be healed.

  • @mareykerondonuwu8683
    @mareykerondonuwu8683 3 года назад +2

    Willie Spence.....a star is born.....your voice is so beautiful !!