Journey’s Steve Perry Surprises American Idol Contestant
What American Idol contestant Gaby Barrett did not know when she performed “Don’t Stop Believin’” was that she had a special guest listening to her. Having high-profile judges like Lionel…
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 07: Host Ryan Seacrest speaks in the audience during FOX’s “American Idol” Finale For The Farewell Season at Dolby Theatre on April 7, 2016 in Hollywood, California. at Dolby Theatre on April 7, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesWhat American Idol contestant Gaby Barrett did not know when she performed "Don't Stop Believin'" was that she had a special guest listening to her.
Having high-profile judges like Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan isn't enough pressure, so it wasn't until after her performance that the surprise was sprung on the contestant.
Journey's former lead singer Steve Perry, who performed all of Journey's hits, was hidden away in the crowd. After she sang, he was introduced and Gaby was brought over to meet the original singer of "Don't Stop Believin'"
