• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Christian News Now

Christian News Now

News for the Thinking Christian

  • Home
  • U.S.
  • World
  • Church
  • Faith
  • Tech & Science
  • Family
  • Entertainment
  • Sports

‘American Idol’ Runner-Up Willie Spence Dies at 23 After Posting Video of Himself Singing Worship Song

October 14, 2022 by Staff

Willie Spence, who was the runner-up on the 2021 season of “American Idol,” has passed away at the age of 23. One of the last videos Spence posted to his Instagram account was one of himself singing the worship song, “You Are My Hiding Place.”

“We are devastated about the passing of our beloved American Idol family member, Willie Spence,” said American Idol in a statement on Twitter. “He was a true talent who lit up every room he entered and will be deeply missed. We send our condolences to his loved ones.”

Willie Spence Wanted His ‘Voice To Reach the World’

Willie Spence was a native of West Palm Beach, Florida, but grew up in Georgia. He impressed the “American Idol” judges with his audition singing Rihanna’s “Diamonds” and continued to wow American audiences with his performances of songs including “The Prayer,” Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain,” and Coldplay’s “Yellow.”

read more

Filed Under: Faith

Primary Sidebar

Trending News

Charlie Kirk’s AI Resurrection Ushers in a New Era of Digital Grief

SoCal Worship Pastor Accused of Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material

TPUSA Names Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s Widow, as CEO and Board Chair

Lauren Daigle Leads Prayer and Fasting After Murder of Charlie Kirk

RSS ChurchLeaders

  • 6 Youth Group Games That Teach Biblical Truths
  • JK Rowling Says She Has a ‘God-Shaped Vacuum Inside’ Her and Is Not Sure What To Do About It

RSS Faithit

  • Pornography Is ‘Open Door’ to Demonic Evil That Can ‘Infiltrate Our Lives’: Bible Teacher’s Warning
  • Wow, I Literally Wept When This Adulterous Wife Texted Her Husband, “Can I Come Home?”

RSS ForEveryMom

  • 9 Ways to Keep Christ at the Center of Your Marriage
  • Patrick and Brittany Mahomes Announce They’re Expecting Baby #3 in Cute Instagram Post

Footer

About Us

Privacy Policy

Contact Us

Newsletter

Search

Copyright © 2025 · Christian News Now