After nearly four months of newAmerican Idol episodes, Season 24 is coming to an end with the May 11 finale. The remaining three contestants, including Keyla Richardson, have made it past auditions, Hollywood Week, the Ohana Round, Top 20, and all of the previous Live Shows.
Keyla blew theAmerican Idol judges away from the moment she first auditioned. Week after week, her incredible voice and story as a single mother has continued to impress fans.
Scroll down to learn more about the Season 24 finalist.
Who is Keyla Richardson?
Keyla is a singer from Pensacola, Florida. She has been singing since the age of 5 and started pursuing a career in music seriously when she turned 16. Although Keyla is pursuing a career as a recording artist, she is also making a living as a music teacher at Life Shifting Learning Academy in Florida.
Keyla “genuinely loves God and ministry” and has served as the praise and worship leader at her church.
Who is Keyla Richardson’s son?
Keyla’s 9-year-old son Drew is truly her biggest fan. He has been there for all of herAmerican Idol performances so far and has even sung for the judges himself.
During Hollywood Week, Carrie Underwood let Drew sit in her chair at the judges’ table so Keyla could sing directly to him. Keyla has dedicated multiple performances to her baby boy.
Did Keyla Richardson winSunday Best?
No, Keyla did not winSunday Best, a singing competition series on BET. However, she did compete on the show’s ninth season in 2019 and was a finalist.
“It’s a completely different experience from BET toAmerican Idol,” Keyla told WEAR News. “American Idol is a fast-paced kind of TV show. “It definitely prepared me for the platform, definitely groomed me to be an artist.”
Funnily enough, Season 23American Idol winner Jamal Roberts also appeared onSunday Best. He was a finalist in Season 10, but also did not win.
American Idol, Season 24, Mondays, 8/7c, ABC