American Idol season 21 finalist Zachariah Smith has been busy since he competed in the reality singing competition series in 2023. Zachariah, a then 19-year-old from Amory, Mississippi, who worked as the grill cook at the famous restaurant, Bill’s Hamburgers, auditioned for the show in Nashville, Tennessee. He impressed the judges–Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan–with his incredible vocals and showmanship at his audition, during which he sang “Hurts So Good” by John Mellencamp.

Throughout American Idol season 21, Zachariah continued to blow everyone away with his awesome performances. He brought his signature throwback style to songs such as “Lucille” by Little Richard, “I Want to Know What Love Is” by Foreigner, “Don’t Bring Me Down” by Electric Light Orchestra, “Wanted Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi, and “Ironic” by Alanis Morissette. Zachariah made it to the Top 5, but he was eliminated on Disney Night after his last two performances of “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” and “Life is a Highway.” Since then, Zachariah has continued to be successful singer, songwriter, and performer.

Zachariah Smith Has Recorded Music

Zachariah Has Released A Few Singles

During American Idol season 21, Zachariah released the single, “American Grace.” Zachariah has also released several singles called “Midnight in Mississippi,” “Dream Again,” and “Rainy Days.” In an Instagram post, Zachariah revealed that when he was first writing “Rainy Days,” he had a completely different direction for it, but “God had a message He wanted me to give to the world, so I listened.” He’s also been writing many songs for his upcoming album, which he’s recorded and shared on his Instagram page. In addition, Zachariah shares cover versions of his favorite songs.

Zachariah Smith Has Been Performing Live

Zachariah Made His Grand Ole Opry Debut

After American Idol season 21, Zachariah has played many shows around the country. In 2024, Zachariah was part of the Built 4 More Tour, featuring his fellow American Idol season 21 contestants, Mariah Faith, Warren Peay, and Mikenley Brown. This is an exciting reunion of some amazing talent.

In May 2024, Zachariah’s dream came true, and he performed at the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. He also hosted the Inspirational Country Music Awards (ICMAs) there with Megan Alexander. In a June 2024 Instagram post, Zachariah shared a video of himself singing “Rainy Days” at the venue and revealed that he’d dreamed of singing on that stage since he was eight years old. He wrote, “This night will always hold such a special place in my heart and career!” He also played at CMA Fest 2024, as well as many other live shows.

During American Idol season 21, Zachariah captivated fans with his pristine vocals and infectious positive energy. He clearly loves what he does, and he’s working hard to further his music career. In addition to being a phenomenal performer, Zachariah is a devoted husband and father. Zachariah’s future looks very bright, and he’s on his way to becoming another American Idol superstar.