American Idol 2021 Finale Song Spoilers

The American Idol 2021 top 3 singers will take the stage on Sunday, May 23, for the finale episode. Chayce Beckham, Grace Kinstler and Willie Spence will perform three songs. The themes are “Hometown Song,” “Favorite Moments” and “Judges Pick.” 

Below are the song spoilers:

Hometown Songs

Chayce Beckham – Fire Away by Chris Stapleton
Grace Kinstler – I Have Nothing by Whitney Houston
Willie Spence – A Change is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke

Chayce sang has covered Chris Stapleton on the show, but “Fire Away” is a new performance, as is Willie’s “A Change is Gonna Come.” (Nia Renee sang the song for the Showstoppers round)

Favorite Moments on the Show

Chayce Beckham – Afterglow by Ed Sheeran
Grace Kinstler – (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin
Willie Spence – Stand Up by Cynthia Erivo

Chayce sang ‘Afterglow” during the Top 24 performances.  “Natural Woman” was Grace’s audition song. Willie performed “Stand Up” as his Oscar Nominated song at Top 12.

Judges Pick

Chayce Beckham – Blackbird by The Beatles
Grace Kinstler – All By Myself by Celine Dion
Willie Spence – Georgia on My Mind by Ray Charles

The American Idol 2021 finale airs on ABC Sunday May 23 at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT.