Canaan James Hill
Season 23 · Eliminated (9th–10th)
Where are they now
Canaan James Hill, a season 23 finalist from Dallas, released the six-song EP He Will Be There on June 4, 2026, through Groove Mine Music. A June 24, 2026 announcement said the single He Will Be There was available, and named Encourage, Amazing, Bless Ya Name, and O Come All Ye Faithful among his songs.
Career
- 2025
American Idol, season 23
Eliminated (9th–10th)
- 2025
A March 31, 2025 report described him as a 17-year-old aspiring preacher from Dallas who had received a platinum ticket.
- 2025
An April 2, 2025 report said he had sung Earnest Pugh's I Need Your Glory and that Lionel Richie had given him a platinum ticket past the first Hollywood round.
- 2025
Forever Rush Legacy Records/Soulistic 360 released his single O Come All Ye Faithful on December 15, 2025.
- 2026
Groove Mine Music released the six-song EP He Will Be There on June 4, 2026. A June 24, 2026 announcement called He Will Be There a single that was available then.
Discography
| Title | Type | Year | Label | RIAA certification | U.S. sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| He Will Be There | EP | 2026 | Groove Mine Music | Not documented | Not documented |
Sources
- Canaan James Hill Releases New Single He Will Be There — The Urban Music Scene, June 24, 2026.
- 17-year-old aspiring preacher takes American Idol to church, earns platinum ticket — Crosswalk, April 2, 2025.
- Canaan James Hill lookup for He Will Be There and O Come All Ye Faithful — Apple.
- List of American Idol finalists — Wikipedia, June 10, 2026.
- American Idol season 23 — Wikipedia, April 10, 2026.
- This 17-year-old aspiring preacher praised God on American Idol — Deseret News, March 31, 2025.
Other season 23 finalists
- John FosterRunner-up
