Phil Stacey

By Lorianne Palinkas
Originally Published on Screen Rant

American Idol season 6 star Phil Stacey, who was a Top 6 finalist, made his return to the show to accompany his 16-year-old daughter McKayla at her audition, so it is time to revisit his five best performances. He often shone on the reality singing competition. McKayla was born on the morning of Phil's audition, and he missed her birth. However, as soon as the audition was over, he rushed to meet the newborn, and spend time with his wife, Kendra.…

BY ANN BYLE
Originally published on Focus On The Family

I remember some 20 years ago when one of my best friends told my wife and me that she’d had an abortion earlier in her life. The depth of her feelings covered how she thought about it and knew she’d one day meet her child in heaven. Talking with her helped cement for me that every life has value.

The potential of the life snuffed out when an abortion takes place is huge. Yet I want women who choose abortion to know that Jesus doesn’t stop loving them…

By Morgan Raum
Originally published in Franklin Lifestyle

American Idol Alums and Father-Daughter Duo Detail Their Special Bond Through Music

With a shared passion for music, father-daughter duo Phil and McKayla Stacey prove that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. The 18-year-old has grown to follow in her father’s footsteps. Now residing in Wichita, Kansas, the Staceys credit the magic of Nashville for bringing continuous inspiration to their rising careers.

Like McKayla, Phil also grew up in a…

Focus on the Family has created Alive to Thrive to provide help and hope for parents and others who interact regularly with young people. This free resource provides practical suggestions for preventing and responding to suicidal thoughts and actions.

Youth pastor and former American Idol finalist, Phil Stacey, talks with a survivor of several mental health crises. Trever Shirin discusses his experiences with self injury, drug use and a time he tried to kill himself.

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Nashville, TN
by Ross Cluver

Phil Stacey, season 6 finalist on American Idol and lauded singer/songwriter and worship leader, has released an inspirational new worship anthem, “Let It Be Me,” focusing on personal worship. The song is available now on all streaming/digital platforms.

The song was written after a very personal experience Stacey had. Phil states: “I was at the Gateway Church Worship Conference in the fall of 2019. It’s easy for me to get caught up in observing rather than participating when I’m…

Performing on the hugely popular American Idol television show in 2007 almost ruined Phil Stacey’s life. 

Fame, and the temptations that came with it, led this part-time worship pastor to a dark place. Eventually Phil cut through the confusion, realizing that he was created not for entertaining people or for fame but for one thing—to worship God. 

In Made to Worship, Phil shares the exciting details of his quick rise to fame as well as the resulting emptiness it offered him. You’ll be encouraged as you read…