Chayce Beckham

A gravelly-voiced country singer/songwriter and American Idol winner, Chayce Beckham parlayed his reality show triumph into mainstream success with the release of his chart-topping 2021 single "23." The California native, who cites Jim Morrison, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings as influences, was crowned the season 19 winner of the popular singing competition after besting runner-up Willie Spence. Shortly after that, he released the self-penned "23" followed by the heartfelt ballad/duet "Can't Do Without Me" with Lindsay Ell. Beckham issued his debut EP, Doin' It Right, two years later, which included the hit "Tell Me Twice." ~ James Christopher Monger