Eighteen-year-old DJ Johnson is turning pain into power. On Sunday, the Texas native appeared on the “American Idol” season premiere and shared the heartbreaking story of how her mother abandoned her family.
RELATED: Anilee List Gets Standing Ovation On ‘American Idol’ After Wowing Judges Life with her mother had been difficult, and Johnson admitted, “When my mom left, it felt like a relief.” She realized that she could now pursue music without her mother lowering her self-esteem.
For the audition, Johnson performed an original song “Scars”, about her mother’s abandonment. In the middle of the song, she broke down in tears.
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