Daniel James Seavey (born April 2, 1999) grew up in Vancouver, Washington.[54][55] He can play over 20 instruments by ear.[56] As a child, his father would take him to Portland, Oregon, to do street performances on the city's art walks.[57] In 2015, Seavey competed on season 14 of American Idol and finished in ninth place. He accomplished this at age 15, making him the youngest finalist of the season.[58]Unfortunately he was voted out on his birthday. It rumoured he is in a relationship with social media influencer and musician Franny Arrietta.