MacKenzie Bourg was born on September 11, 1992, the son of Rudy Bourg and Michelle Arceneaux.[1][2] He attended St. Thomas More High School in Lafayette. He played basketball at school but had to quit the sport in his junior year after contracting a virus which triggered congestive heart failure, and had to be kept in an induced coma.[3][4] After his recovery from his illness, he concentrated on music.[5]
In 2016, Bourg auditioned for American Idol at Atlanta, Georgia performing a medley of songs by the judges. He sang his original song "Roses" for his final solo performance to advance to the Showcase round.[6] Bourg advanced to the top 24 after he performed "Can't Help Falling in Love".[7] He was eliminated out of the top 4 on March 31.
MacKenzie auditioned for the fifteenth season of American Idol in Atlanta, Georgia. He performed a medley of songs for the judges, and was given a ticket to Hollywood. During both the Showcase Round and Top 14, he sang his original song "Roses", which was loved by the judges and fans at home.
