"Southern Indiana Mortician Shines in 'American Idol' Audition"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
Kennedy Reid, a 23-year-old mortician from Indiana, fulfilled her dream of performing on "American Idol" by impressing judges with a rendition of Tina Turner's "River Deep Mountain High." Despite her day job as an embalmer, Reid has always aspired to be a performer and received a golden ticket to Hollywood on the show's Season 22 premiere. Her journey from mortuary college to the "American Idol" stage is a fairytale come true, and she is excited to pursue her passion for singing.