The Mortuary Show

American Idol Mortician Kennedy Reid! šŸŽ¤

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Itā€™s the 100th episode of The Mortuary Show!! And weā€™ve got an extra special guest for you... Itā€™s the one & only Kennedy Reid.Ā  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 wonā€™t) make an appearance.Ā  Yay Kennedy!

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Show Notes:

(02:07) ā€“ Auditioning for American Idol.

(08:14) ā€“ Embalming room on National TV.

(21:40) ā€“ LA life vs funeral home life.

(28:07) ā€“ 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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