Faith has become one of the defining themes for this season of “American Idol,” with numerous contestants openly discussing Christianity, worship and church backgrounds.
Finalists Jordan McCullough, Hannah Harper and Keyla Richardson repeatedly spoke about the role faith plays in their music and personal lives. Eliminated contestants who touted their faith include Chris Tungseth and Braden Rumfelt, both pastors’ sons.
Judge Carrie Underwood told The Christian Post she “respects” ABC for its willingness to air public displays of faith.
“It’s not easy, in the world of entertainment in general,” she said.
Underwood had reminded aspiring artists that “you don’t have to sell your soul to make it in the entertainment industry.”
“You’re going to have to stand strong in your faith and remember who got you here, because it wasn’t you,” she said. “Remember where your gifts come from, because it’s not from you. Everybody kind of has to make their own way, but it is possible.”
As the show heads into its finale that will air on Monday at 8 p.m. ET, here’s a look at what the Top 3 contestants have said about faith throughout the season.
Leah M. Klett is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: [email protected]
