Fans fell in love with Braden Rumfelt on American Idol for his incredible voice, but a viral new video proves that massive musical talent runs deep in his genes.
In a video performance that has taken the internet by storm, the Idol star teamed up with his lookalike brother on acoustic guitar and his sister on vocals to sing a gorgeous cover. The trio completely blew fans away with their clean, effortless vocal blending.
The siblings tackled the incredibly difficult song “Stay with Me” by British superstar Sam Smith. Originally released in 2014 as a pop-soul ballad, the track became a global phenomenon.
It was an absolute monster on the music charts, peaking at number one in the United Kingdom and sailing all the way to number two on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was highly praised for its deeply emotional lyrics and powerful gospel choir background. At the 2015 Grammy Awards, it won the massive honors for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
Braden Rumfelt Singing With His Siblings
Today, the track has accumulated well over 2.5 billion streams on Spotify alone, solidifying its place as a timeless modern classic.
Because the original song holds such an important place in pop culture history, covering it is never easy. However, Braden and his family managed to give it a completely fresh and heartwarming new sound. Instead of a large, booming choir, they relied entirely on their natural family harmony.
Sam Smith – Stay With Me (Official Music Video)
Fans flooded the comment section with high praise, with one amazed listener asking, “Why aren’t y’all a group already?” Other fans quickly agreed, calling them the next big vocal band and comparing their incredible blend to country music stars like Little Big Town.
Beyond its beauty, the intimate performance touched viewers’ hearts on a deeper level. Because “Stay with Me” is a song about wanting love and comfort during a lonely moment, many people associate it with the special people in their lives. In the video’s comments, fans shared touching personal stories about how the song was beautifully performed at their loved ones’ funerals.
By stripping away the heavy studio production and focusing purely on their tight sibling harmonies, Braden and his talented family turned a global pop masterpiece into a warm, comforting moment that millions of music lovers are falling in love with all over again.