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The YouTube sensation that had us all running to Walmart for Patti LaBelle’s ‘Patti Pies’ finally met the legend in person.
James Wright Chanel, the L.A.-based singer, posted a video to his YouTube channel of him slow dancing with LaBelle on Thanksgiving.
The two serenaded one another with a melody of songs like, “You Are My Friend,” “What A Friend We Have In Jesus,” and others.
Watch as Wright shows off his high octave and stellar vocals. Sing James!