After A Car Crash, Elijah McCormick Had To Relearn How To Walk, Talk, And Sing - American Idol 2023

Elijah McCormick had to relearn how to walk and talk again after a severe car accident on his high school graduation day. He spent 79 days in the hospital enduring multiple surgeries and as soon as he could speak again, the first question he asked was "Mama, can I sing?" His mom had signed Elijah up to audition back in 2019 — now just a few years later, he's here at American Idol to fulfill his destiny. The judges compare "golden child" Elijah, who was almost taken too soon, to the late Willie Spence, a shining IDOL star who did go too soon.

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AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC.

American Idol 2023

Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, for the historic 21st season.