Miracle survivor Elijah McCormack has finally achieved his dreams of appearing on “American Idol.” Despite dying nine times in a near fatal car accident in 2019, McCormack was able to take the stage on the show's 21st season in a spectacular display of spirit and singing prowess.

McCormack’s incredible journey began after his high school graduation in 2019. Unfortunately, just a mile away from his home, the 21-year-old ophthalmologist technician got into a fiery crash. According to McCormack, the last thing he remembers was dropping a friend off at her house. After 80 days in the hospital and 10 procedures, McCormack returned to the stage via “American Idol.”

Though he faced challenges, McCormack’s mother shared that his first question after the accident was “Can I still sing?” Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and