Zachariah Smith: 5 Issues To Know About The 19-12 months-Previous ‘American Idol’ Standout

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• Zachariah has made American Idol’s prime 26.
• Zachariah is a grill cook dinner.
• Zachariah is married!

Each time Zachariah Smith steps on stage, you’re going to get a full of life efficiency. The Mississippi native is one among American Idol season 21’s most gifted and energetic performers. He’s hoping to interrupt out of his small city and discover a place within the music enterprise.

Who’s Zachariah Smith? He’s one of many contestants to be careful for because the competitors continues. HollywoodLife has rounded up 5 key issues to know in regards to the 19-year-old.

1. Zachariah has made Idol’s prime 26.

Zachariah made his American Idol debut with an unbelievable rendition of John Mellencamp’s “Hurts So Good.” He auditioned in Nashville. He stumbled a bit in Hollywood Week during his duet with Isaac Brown, however the judges noticed his potential. He carried out “Don’t Cease Me Now” by Queen for his last solo efficiency and moved on to the highest 26. In Hawaii, Zachariah rocked out to a efficiency of Little Richard’s “Lucille” in honor of his grandmother.

2. Zachariah was a grill cook dinner.

Earlier than auditioning for Idol, Zachariah was a full-time grill cook dinner on the well-known Invoice’s Hamburgers in Amory, Mississippi. After his audition, Luke Bryan advised Zachariah to “burn the apron” as a result of he’s destined for a future in music.

3. Zachariah is from the identical hometown as one other Idol contestant.

Zachariah and Colin Stough are each from Amory, Mississippi. The singers have made it to the highest 26 to date. They’re representing Amory effectively!

4. Zachariah is married.

Zachariah is married to a lady named Crysta. She was by his aspect as he obtained his Golden Ticket after his audition. “My spouse, she’s my spine. She’s what retains me operating,” Zachariah mentioned throughout Hollywood Week. Zachariah has turn into a father to Crysta’s 3 children from a earlier marriage. “My children are my world,” he mentioned.

5. Zachariah misplaced his father at a younger age.

Zachariah revealed in an Instagram post that his father handed away when he was simply 8 years previous. “I might by no means be the place I’m at present, pursuing my desires, with out my household! My mother has been my rock by way of life at all times supporting my love for music. Lord is aware of it was not a simple highway. She raised 3 boys by herself after my dad handed away after I was 8. She is actually my largest blessing,” he wrote.

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