8 Reasons MacKenzie Bourg Can Win ‘American Idol’

MacKenzie Bourg, American Idol, FOX

MacKenzie Bourg is the 23-year-old singer from Lafayette, Louisiana who’s competing on the fifteenth and final season of American Idol. He first impressed the judges – Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban – and the rest of America by performing a three-song medley at his audition. The medley included a song from each judge – Urban’s Stupid Boy, Connick’s Come By Me, and JLo’s Love Don’t Cost a Thing.

MacKenzie has made it to the Top 24. Here are 8 reasons why he’ll make it all the way:

1. Great voice, all the judges attest to that.
2. He’s a “smart son of a gun” says Connick (after MacKenzie performed the judges’ medley).
3. He’s “charming, and really sweet,” again, Connick.
4. He’s got “a quiet thing about him that’s interesting to watch.” (Yup, Harry.)
5. He can rap like Sean Paul (see video below)
   

   We are NOT giving up on @mackenziebourg – such an incredible performance. #IdolTop24https://t.co/u0Ji6rFpiR

   — American Idol (@AmericanIdol) February 11, 2016

6. He opts for cool hair and eyeglasses vs. the dreaded American Idol porkpie hat (sorry, Rayvon)
7. He risked performing an original song, Roses, on national TV.
   

   The risk was worth it! Mackenzie’s song really impressed the judges. ? #HollywoodWeekhttps://t.co/gt9UejUZG6

   — American Idol (@AmericanIdol) February 4, 2016

8. He’s not afraid to make pinky promises.
   

   39956 on ur tv 2mrw pinky promise pic.twitter.com/aWKEVFgki0

   — MacKenzie Bourg (@mackenziebourg) January 20, 2016