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Megan Danielle, the impressive runner-up of American Idol season 21, has managed to captivate audiences with her talent and performances. At the age of 19, this Christian singer and songwriter has become a source of inspiration for many. Since the singer is gaining immense popularity for her appearance on the reality singing show, people have been wondering about her family and if she comes from a popular, well-known family.
However, her father DJ Phillip is an electrical expert and isn't a famous figure himself, which hasn't stopped him from expressing his pride for his daughter. He has taken to social media to share how proud he is of her.
Born in Douglasville, Georgia in 2003, Megan grew up in a family that underwent significant changes during her childhood. When she was young, her parents, DJ Phillips, and Monica Page, separated, and her mother became her primary caregiver. The separation affected her a lot and she blamed herself for what transpired but ultimately braved it with her mother and grandfather's constant support.
Megan Danielle has three siblings
Megan was born to parents DJ Phillips and Monica Page. As mentioned earlier, her father is an electrical expert and the owner of Phillips Electrical. He has been working in the residential and small commercial electricity sector.
Even though Phillips is separated from Monica, he tries to remain involved in the lives of his four children, including Megan. He is a proud supporter of the Christian faith and often shares posts about Jesus' teachings on his accounts. He recently took to Facebook to praise the American Idol runner-up.
Megan's mother, Monica Page, became her primary caregiver after her parent's separation. As mentioned earlier, Megan Danielle has three siblings - Kaila Phillips, Whitney Phillips, and Austin Phillips.
Megan's late grandfather, Chuck Bass, played a significant role in her life as he encouraged her to pursue her dreams and reach her full potential. She once said that when she was 18, she was in a band that performed at various bars and other venues. Megan added that she didn't like performing in bars as she feltlike she had to act like someone she wasn't "just so the people would like what they were hearing."
Megan then said that during one of these shows, her grandfather pulled her to a side and asked her what she was doing as it wasn't "what you're supposed to be doing." The American Idol contestant noted that her grandfather looked her "dead in the eye" and said, "How can you sing for God and sing for this?" She said that this was what led to her to finally switch totally to Christian music.
Her love for gospel songs reflects her deep-rooted faith and serves as a testament to her religious beliefs.
Megan found solace in music following her parents' divorce, using it as a means to cope with the challenging time.
While Megan's mother and grandfather have been significant influences in her life, DJ Phillips has also played a supportive role.
Megan Danielle's journey on Americal Idol
As Megan continues to shine on the American Idol stage, her performances showcase her exceptional talent and versatility as a singer. One of the show's judges, Luke Bryan told her that she has a "real honest rawness" and compared it to an unpolished diamond.
Throughout her journey on American Idol Season 21, Megan Danielle blew everyone away with her epic song choices and mind-blowing performances. She sang songs like Patty Griffin's Up to the Mountain (MLK Song). and Lady Gaga's Always Remember Us This Way. The young singer also her versatility with renditions of Adele's Easy On Me and Fleetwood Mac's The Chain. Judges loved her take on We The Kingdom's Holy Water" and Lauren Daigle's anthem Thank God I Do.
Megan's playlist didn't stop there. She rocked everyone's world with Bonnie Raitt's Angel from Montgomery and paid tribute to the legendary Vince Gill with Go Rest High on That Mountain. Megan also gave a dose of '90s nostalgia with Alanis Morissette's Head Over Feet.
With each song, Megan Danielle's talent and flair shone brighter than ever, leaving the audience and the judges in awe week after week.
As the American Idol season 21 finale approaches, Megan Danielle dropped a game-changing debut single called Dream Girl. This infectious tune is a powerful reminder for fans to stay true to their dreams and never give up.
William Tongi was named the winner of American Idol Season 21. During the American Idol 2023 final, Tongi defeated Megan Danielle who was the runner-up, and Colin Stough, who finished in third place.
The American Idol season 21 finale aired on May 21, 2023, at 8 pm ET on ABC.
