Deshawn Goncalves performs Nina Simone's “Feeling Good” - American Idol 2021

Feeling good? More like feeling GREAT after watching this incredible American Idol Top 16 performance from Deshawn! Deshawn is constantly impressing us with his stage presence, smooth vocals and obvious talent, but something about this performance really took it to the next level!

Deshawn Goncalves performs “Everything Must Change” by Nina Simone on American Idol

After his “angelic” rendition of “Everything Must Change” by Nina Simone, Deshawn Goncalves receives some serious praise from the judges. Lionel Richie feels like a "proud parent" of Deshawn. Katy Perry calls Deshawn’s performance “magic” and angelic, while Luke Bryan praises Deshawn for being such a “wonderful, beautiful example.” Will Deshawn deliver us another heavenly performance during Hollywood Week?