Garbage Man Doug Kiker Wins Over The Three Judges During Touching 'American Idol' Audition

Jul 09, 2020 by apost team

Season after season, American Idol gives viewers new delights and surprises, and this year was no exception. The latest contestant to blow the judges away was Doug Kiker, a country-singing garbage man who usually sings from the back of his truck. However, this time he got to show his skills under the audition lights, winning the judges over with his raw talent.

Doug showed himself to be a newbie in the singing world as soon as he stepped on the stage, admitting to the judges and the audience that he had no experience and didn't even know how to warm up his voice. Judge and pop star Lionel Richie sent him outside with Ryan Seacrest for some quick preparation, and when he returned he demonstrated that his voice is an unpolished gem.

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He sang the Rascal Flatts song Broken Road and left the judges amazed. Judge Luke Ryan was particularly impressed, hopping on the piano to help Doug explore his vocal range.

The judges marveled at Doug's raw talent. They commented on how he achieved such magnificence without even knowing what he was doing. Host Ryan Seacrest noted that it was Doug's just-go-with-it style that made his story so appealing.

In a touching move, Doug dedicated his performance to his two-year-old daughter. He said he wanted to show her the types of things a person can achieve with effort, focus, and desire.

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