What happened to runner-up Megan Danielle after season 21 of American Idol?

American Idol Season 21, Second Megan Danielle has been very busy since she joined the reality singing competition series in 2023. Megan, a then 21-year-old waitress from Douglasville, Georgia, placed second to winner Iam Tongi. She had one of the most memorable auditions when singer Lauren Daigle surprised her with a duet while singing her song “You Say” for judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. Lauren’s mother Morgan, a American Idol alumnus, was in a non-televised group appearance with Lauren during the Las Vegas round of Season 11.

Through American Idol Season 21, Megan was phenomenal throughout. She made songs such as “The Chain,” “Holy Water,” “Thank God I Do,” “Angel from Montgomery,” “Go Rest High on That Mountain,” “Head Over Feet,” “You Can’t Stop the Girl,” “Carried Me with You,” “God Whispered Your Name,” and “Faithfully” her own. She also released her single “Dream Girl” during the season. Here’s what Megan has been up to since her second-place finish in American Idol Season 21.

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Megan is a successful Christian musician

Megan Danielle has released a song

Following the success of her first single “Dream Girl,” Megan shared several more songs on Instagram, including her original song “Where I’m Home.” In April 2024, Megan released a duet of contemporary Christian singer Ben Fuller’s song “I Got Jesus” with the artist himselfIn an Instagram post Ben shared that Megan tagged him on Instagram when she sang a cover of the song, and he believed every word. A few weeks later, they recorded the duet.

In an Instagram post Megan shared that after hearing “I Got Jesus” for the first time, “My jaw literally dropped” and you “cried and cried.” She added that she “shocked” that he asked her to sing it with him. Megan wrote: “This song touched my heart because the message is so powerful and relatable. If all we have is Jesus, that’s all we’ll ever need.” Finally, she thanked Ben and wrote: “Thank you, Ben, for asking me to sing with you. You are so gifted and I am honored.”

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Megan Danielle performed live

Megan has played shows across the country

After American Idol Season 21, Megan toured the country and played in various locationsIn summer 2023 it opened for American Idol Winner of season 16 Maddie Poppe on her tour. In December 2023 Megan opened for Iam in his home state of Hawaii. In an Instagram post Megan shared a video of herself and Iam singing a duet of Larry Fleet’s song “Where I Find God.” She also performed as an opening act for contemporary Christian musicians Ben Fuller and We The Kingdom.

American Idol was just the beginning for Megan. From her first audition it was clear that she wanted to share something special with the world. She clearly loves and believes in her music, which makes her very captivating on stage. With her beautiful voice and star qualities Megan will certainly go far as a Christian musician.

Sources: Ben Fuller/Instagram, Megan Danielle/Instagram, Megan Danielle/Instagram

American Idol

American Idol is a reality singing competition that complements the international Idol brand, which was originally conceived in the UK as Pop Idol. American Idol held large auditions across the US and invited several contestants to perform in front of a panel of judges who decided if they would advance to the next rounds and have a chance to compete in the fully televised premiere of the show. Contestants are chosen by Americans each week through voting via various media, and the winner of the competition receives a contract with a record label to secure a future as America’s next music idol.