American Idol season 21 has featured some of the most extraordinary talent in the show's history, and Megan Danielle will most likely win the whole competition. Megan, a 21-year-old server from Douglasville, Georgia, had one of the most memorable auditions. While she sang Lauren Daigle's "You Say" for the judges, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan, Lauren surprised her and joined her in singing the song. Lauren's mother Morgan, an American Idol alum, was in an untelevised group performance with Lauren during the Las Vegas round of season 11.
Throughout American Idol season 21, Megan has been consistently excellent. She advanced to the finale on Disney Night, along with Colin Stough and Iam Tongi. Although all three of these finalists are superb and any one of them would make a perfect American Idol, Megan will most likely win the competition. There are ten reasons why this will happen.
10 The American Idol Judges Chose Megan Danielle In The Sing-Off
During the American Idol Final Judgment to determine the Top 26, Lionel, Katy, and Luke had a challenging time choosing between Megan and Paige Anne. They requested a sing-off between the contestants. Megan and Paige Anne sang "Easy On Me" by Adele. The judges chose Megan to advance to the next round of the competition. Although Paige Anne also eventually made the American Idol season 21 Top 26 as a replacement for Beckett Rex who dropped out, the judges obviously saw something special in Megan that has carried through to this point in the competition.
9 Megan Danielle Was A Contestant On The Voice
In 2020, Megan appeared on The Voice season 18, singing "Remedy" by Adele in her audition. Megan was on Team Kelly Clarkson, making it to the Top 9 before her elimination. Although some American Idol viewers are unaware of Megan's The Voice stint, she does have a large fan following based on her social media accounts. Megan has 91.2K Instagram followers, 5,325 Twitter followers, and 61K Facebook followers. Megan has nearly 63K TikTok followers and 167K likes. Her followers from The Voice, plus her new American Idol fans, could help Megan get the votes she needs to win.
8 Megan Danielle Is From The South
It's no secret that American Idol contestants from the South in the United States tend to win. In fact, more than half of the past 20 winners have hailed from Southern states. Although not all of the Southern winners are country singers, many of them are part of the genre, which has historically done best on the show. As a Georgia native and a country singer, Megan certainly has an advantage.
7 Megan Danielle Is A Country & Christian Singer
On American Idol, Megan has been identified as a country singer. Her social media accounts also indicate that she's a Christian singer. Megan's Instagram bio states, "I am a Christian Singer/ Songwriter who wants to share the love of Jesus." The American Idol audience tends to favor these two genres, so Megan has a great chance of winning the competition. She is one of the best country singers on the show, and infuses every song with a taste of the genre. Megan also proudly sings songs by contemporary Christian artists, including "You Say" and "Thank God I Do" by Lauren Daigle, and "Holy Water" by We The Kingdom.
6 Megan Danielle Is The Only Remaining Female Contestant
As the last remaining American Idol season 21 female contestant, Megan's only competition is the two males, Colin and Iam. If people vote based on gender, they could split the vote, crowning Megan the winner. As a woman, Megan has delighted audiences with her fashion sense, gracing the stage with beautiful outfits. She is a strong person, who is a great role model for women empowerment. Megan has a gritty voice that is perfectly balanced with a feminine quality. Also, she might be more relatable for female voters.
5 Megan Danielle Has A Sweet Personality
Megan has a lovely personality, which has made her very unassuming throughout the competition. Finalists with big personalities were heavily featured in the beginning of American Idol season 21. However, Megan was developing her own persona, quietly moving from the dark horse to the frontrunner of the competition. She didn't need to be the center of attention, but instead worked on her craft, and eventually emerged as a Top 3 finalist.
4 Megan Danielle Has A Unique Voice
Megan has one of the most unique voices in American Idol season 21. It has a grittiness that gives it power and substance. Megan has the ability to express so much emotion with her voice as well. She has an incredible range that allows her vocals to soar. Megan is also confident in who she is as a country and Christian artist.
3 Megan Danielle Has Shown So Much Growth Throughout American Idol
Considering that the American Idol judges were torn about whether Megan should even make it to the Top 26, it's amazing that she's made it this far. However, a look back at her performances shows her tremendous growth throughout the competition. Megan really blossomed during her sweet Top 8 performance of Alanis Morissette's "Head Over Feet," and her duet with Colin on Ed Sheeran's "Dive" on the same night. Suddenly, her performances didn't feel like American Idol routines, but instead they seemed like a Megan Danielle concert.
2 Megan Danielle Has Had Incredible Performances
Throughout American Idol season 21, Megan has stunned the judges and the audience with her stellar performances. They include "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac (Top 26), "Angel from Montgomery" by Bonnie Raitt (Top 12), and her Disney Night performances of "You Can't Stop the Girl" from Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and "Carried Me with You" from Onward (Top 5).
One her most moving performances was during the American Idol Judges' Song Contest when she found a song with special meaning on the list. Luke had selected "Go Rest High on That Mountain" by Vince Gill for Megan. This happened to be the song Megan had sung at her beloved grandfather's funeral, something that Luke didn't know. Megan saw this as a sign and chose the song. It was a breakout moment for her on the show.
1 Megan Danielle Has The Potential To Be Successful After American Idol
With her beautiful voice and wonderful personality, Megan has great potential to be a successful recording artist after American Idol. A sneak peek of her new single, "Dream Girl," proves that her voice sounds fantastic recorded. It could become a huge radio hit, especially in the country genre. Megan has stayed true to who she is as a country and Christian artist. She is a gifted singer, and a true star. If she continues on this path, Megan will be the next American Idol.
The American Idol finale airs Sunday, May 21 at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.