Canaan James Hill's "I Need Your Glory" Performance Wins Platinum Ticket on American Idol!

Platinum Ticket winner Canaan James Hill has Lionel Richie pacing and PREACHING after his spectacular rendition of "I Need Your Glory" by Earnest Pugh! The 17-year-old gospel singer with buttery velvet vocals will get to bypass the first round of Hollywood Week on American Idol!

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AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC.

American Idol 2025

Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series.