An absolute highlight of season 22 was getting to work with Kim Cruse. We began our season together by working on “Best Part”—earning her a well-deserved four-chair turn at The Blind Auditions. She then chose John Legend, and soared all the way to the Top 8 Semifinals.

You’re an original, Kim… letting the music flow through you, and with such truth, heart and impeccably good taste. Let it flow, Kim. And keep soaring!

Take in Kim’s powerful Top 8 performance of the Porgy and Bess classic “Summertime”: