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American Idol Mortician Kennedy Reid! 🎤
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It’s the 100th episode of The Mortuary Show!! And we’ve got an extra special guest for you... It’s the one & only Kennedy Reid. Kennedy just finished Top 20 in American Idol: She can sing, she can embalm, she can get the crowd going, and a special edition of Ave Maria may or (definitely won’t) make an appearance. Yay Kennedy!
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Show Notes:
(02:07) – Auditioning for American Idol.
(08:14) – Embalming room on National TV.
(21:40) – LA life vs funeral home life.
(28:07) – Always keep that license!
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Takeaways
- Kennedy Reed, a top 20 contestant on American Idol, is also a licensed funeral director and embalmer.
- She balanced her work at a funeral home with her time on American Idol, with the support of her funeral home family.
- Kennedy's passion for her work as an embalmer is evident, and she finds fulfillment in caring for the deceased.
- She discusses the challenges of dealing with cases involving children and gun violence, which can be emotionally difficult.
- Kennedy had plans to dedicate a performance on American Idol to children who have lost their lives to gun violence. Being a contestant on American Idol is physically and emotionally challenging, especially for young contestants.
- The filming schedule for the show is demanding, with long days and constant travel.
- Kennedy plans to pursue a career in music and hopes to make original music and go on tour.
- She will also keep her mortuary license as a backup plan.
- Kennedy received support from fellow contestants and enjoyed sharing her background as a mortician.
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