Tears, tears and more tears. The 23rd season of American Idol was a roller coaster of emotions for the judges and the audience at home. But the teary-eyed judges picked this year’s platinum ticket winners, and one of them is Cam Amen.
This Cam Amen biography is about him.
Cam Amen on American Idol
Cam Amen entered the audition room for American Idol 2023 after eight years of tryouts. And when he finally did, his rendition of “Hallelujah” earned him a rare platinum card and a standing ovation from all three judges.
But before Cam gave his moving performance, he opened up about how he and his siblings spent much of their childhood in and out of foster care. “I only remember that the police took me out of the classroom and grabbed my brother, we didn’t know what was happening. We cry and wait for mom. She never came – he said.
Then, after hearing him sing, a teary-eyed Bryan spoke: “You’ve been through a lot, but the rest of your life is waiting for you. Can you hear me? God bless you man. God bless them.” Furthermore, the judge added that Cam’s voice was “so beautiful and unique” that even after six years of judging, he had no one to compare Cam to.
Elated, Cam exulted, “This is the first time I’ve ever gone looking for something for myself and it’s a dream, it’s a dream. This is a blessing here. I can’t wait to show it to my brother and sister. I know they will be excited.”
Fun fact: Cam and fellow Idol contestant Iam Tongi are now “friends for life.”
cam amen work
Cam Amen is a singer. But he made a living waiting tables at District Table and Tap and City Fire in Florida. He even serenaded a group of patrons at District Table and Tap just weeks before his American Idol appearance.
He also worked as a pizza delivery boy, did odd construction jobs, and mowed the lawn to make ends meet.
Regarding his education, he went to Lecanto High School and Crystal River High School.
How old is Cam Amen?
Cam Amen was 28 years old when she appeared on American Idol 2023.
He was one of the older contestants that season.
Who are Cam Amen’s parents?
Cam Amen and her five siblings were placed in foster care after their mother abandoned them. So Cam’s parents are out of the picture.
In fact, Cam took on the role of father after he turned 18. He found two of his siblings (Tyler and Sammie) and took them out of foster care when he out-aged the system.
Tyler and Sammie then went to Lake Weir High School while Cam worked odd jobs.
Unfortunately, Tyler left home again at the end of 2021. “I miss my brother so much… I hope you’re doing well, boy! Remember that I don’t care what you do, I just want you to be safe. I love you,” Cam wrote on his FB at the time.
But worry now, Tyler is now engaged and working at Publix.
“My whole life I did karaoke and stuff with my family. Even before foster care, before they took us away, everything was gold. We were a beautiful family. I mean, we’re still a nice family. We were broken.” upstairs – Cam reminisced about the good old days.
Trivia: Cam loved his grandmother, who often said, “We’ve got to keep that song [Hallelujah] in our hearts because we have no one but God”.
Cam Amen Height
Cam Amen is approximately 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall.
His special features include: a long face, curly hair, and a leaden body. However, Cam is now gaining weight. She used to weigh 47 – 54 kg (105 – 120 lbs) and is now on her way to the 75 kg (160 lbs) mark.
Cam Amen Dating Status
Cam Amen officially started dating his girlfriend Ericka Amen in February 2022. Yes, they share the same last name because Cam adopted hers.
The two met while Cam was working at World of Beer in The Villages and Ericka was celebrating her birthday while on vacation in Florida. Now, the duo lives together in Omaha.
You may have also seen Ericka on American Idol or at least heard Cam talk about her. “She was working and they were doing karaoke and she dared me to come up and sing,” Amen recalled. “She didn’t know I was the type who always sings at karaoke nights.”
As for Ericka, she is the mother of two children (a son and a daughter) and an esthetician at JK MedSpa. Originally from Anderson, Indiana, Ericka turned 36 in 2023.
“This man has worked so hard for this opportunity and he is AMAZING! #americanidol here it comes!! Follow him on TikTok to get updates and listen to her beautiful voice,” Ericka supported her boyfriend on her FB.
Related FAQ
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Where is Cam Amen’s birthday?
Cam celebrates his birthday in December and belongs to the zodiac sign Sagittarius or Capricorn.
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Is Cam Amen on Instagram?
As of April 2023, Cam entertained 11,800 followers on Instagram @camamen23.
Also here is his TikTok @camamen23, Facebook @camamen23 and @cameron.akadflawless, and Twitter @camamen23.
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Where is Cam Amen from?
Cam is from Anderson, Indiana.
But as of 2023, he was living in Norfolk, Nebraska.
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