Former “American Idol” runner-up Willie Spence has passed away in a car accident in Tennessee.
Spence, 23, finished as the runner up to Chayce Beckham last year for Season 19.
Spence’s journey on the show during his audition singing “Diamonds” by Rihanna. The judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Byran quickly gave him a golden ticket to Hollywood.
Since the show, Spence had released music and has performed concerts and several special events including a return to “American Idol” earlier this year to perform on the Idol reunion special which celebrated the show’s 20th Anniversary.
Spence was planning to perform at a show in London, England next month.
TVMusic Network spoked with Spence weekly during his time on “American Idol”. He was always so sweet and humble about his talents.
RIP Willie. Thanks for your talent.
