Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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The wild story of Lainey Grace's audition, unknowingly covering fellow contestant Kyndal Inskeep's song, leading to a surprise duet and eventually the finale of American Idol 2026. The judges said no to the 16-year-old's audition, but what a special moment when she returned with an amazing live music performance of "Honest" with Kyndal. The amazing singers impressed judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.

0:00 - Lainey Grace
5:13 - Kyndal Inskeep
7:42 - Kyndal Inskeep + Lainey Grace (Finale)

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