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Lionel Richie Has Religious Experience Watching Teen Preacher’s Soulful ‘American Idol’ Audition

Lionel Richie was blown away by teenage preacher Canaan James Hill's 'American Idol' audition this week. Watch.

Before diving into a soulful rendition of Earnest Pugh’s “I Need Your Glory,” the 17-year-old Dallas native introduced himself by saying he graduated high school early for a special reason. After Hill nailed a heavenly riff moments later, the “Endless Love” musician fully jumped out of his seat while Bryan mimed getting the chills. Not only did the judges give Hill a unanimous “yes,” but Richie also presented him with the final platinum ticket of the season, meaning the hopeful gets to skip straight past the first Hollywood round.

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