What Happened To Grace Kinstler After American Idol Season 19?

Summary American Idol season 19 contestant Grace Kinstler placed third in the singing competition in 2021.

Since American Idol, Grace has released several original songs.

Grace has been performing live.

American Idol season 19 finalist Grace Kinstler captivated everyone with her powerhouse vocals, and she's been doing many exciting things since she competed in the singing competition in 2021. Grace, a then-20-year-old from Chicago, Illinois, placed third behind winner Chayce Beckham and the late runner-up Willie Spence. During her audition, she earned her golden ticket to Hollywood from judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan with her renditions of "Midnight Train to Georgia" and "(You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural Woman."

During American Idol season 19, Grace continued to impress with her performances of "Elastic Heart," "Happy," "Into the Unknown," "Fix You," "When We Were Young," "A Moment Like This," "All By Myself," and "I Have Nothing." Grace also performed her single, "Love Someone," which was released during the show. Here's what Grace has been up to since American Idol season 19 ended.

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Grace Kinstler Has Released Music

Grace Has Written & Recorded Some Original Songs

Since competing in American Idol season 19, Grace has released several original songs. They include "Breaking Myself," "Pray For You," "Leo," and "Not Me It's You." In a June 2024 Instagram post, Grace shared a clip of her latest song, "Water." Grace also records videos of herself singing covers of her most-loved songs from her favorite artists, which showcase her spectacular and mind-blowing vocals, and posts them on her Instagram page.

Grace Kinstler Has Been Performing Live

Grace Starred In Love Actually Live

After American Idol season 19 ended in 2021, Grace won the Live with Kelly and Ryan's American Idol contest. Fans voted for her to appear on the show to sing a special encore performance. In August 2021, she sang at Miss USA - New York. In January 2023, Grace performed at the Rose Parade. She also performed with David Foster and American Idol season 5 runner-up Katharine McPhee that same month.

In September 2023, Grace performed at the Hold On Til Dawn Suicide Prevention Benefit Concert. In December 2023, Grace starred in "Love Actually Live" in Los Angeles, playing Natalie. "Love Actually Live" is a Broadway-style show that combines songs inspired by the beloved film with scenes from the movie. Grace shared a clip from the show on her Instagram page, in which she sang "The Trouble With Love Is" by American Idol season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson.

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Grace Kinstler Returned To American Idol

Grace Performed A Duet With Willie Spence

In May 2022, Grace and Willie returned to the American Idol stage for The Great American Idol Reunion in honor of the show's 20th season. They sang a duet of "Rather Be." Grace shared the performance in a May 2022 Instagram post.

Grace had one of the most incredible voices in the history of American Idol. Her vocal control during her runs and her phenomenal soaring high notes brought the house down every week. Grace has a thrilling future ahead of her, whether she continues to be a recording artist, performs live in her own concerts, or makes her Broadway debut. Grace is one of American Idol's brightest stars.

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