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This singer claimed he “finally found out how to sing the sped up version of my song” in a TikTok where his sister Claire sits on his back and sings with him. After he sang “Punchline” by Aidan Martin, Katy Perry told this artist (15[1])“I see you winning American Idol if you want to” despite him withdrawing after advancing to the Top 24. This artist’s debut 2024 album Fireworks & Rollerblades features a track that starts with the line (*) “for a while there it was rough, (10[1])but lately I’ve been doin’ better”. This artist sings “I’m still holding on to everything that’s dead and gone” in his song “In The Stars”. This singer pleads (10[1])“please stay, I want you, I need you” before asking God not to take the title objects “that I’ve got” in another hit. For 10 points, what singer-songwriter is behind “Beautiful Things”? ■END■ (10[1])

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