Latest news with #Nalley
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Slater Nalley thanks his fans and looks ahead to what's next after American Idol
American Idol finalist Slater Nalley says he is not done with pursuing his musical dreams after being cut from the competition on Monday night. He made it to the top five. After the show aired, he took to social media to thank his fans. Nalley put his own spin on 'You've Got A Friend in Me', the main theme from Toy Story on Monday's Disney-themed night. The judges loved and continued to praise the young singer's talent. His performance on Monday was the first on the show without his cherished guitar. But in the end, it wasn't enough as he didn't make it into the top three. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] After the live telecast on Channel 2, he posted on his Instagram page and said it's not over for him. 'Hey y'all, I just want to come here and say thank you, thank you so much for everything. I cannot believe I've made it this far already,' he said, speaking into the camera with a smile. 'American Idol, thank you for giving me this opportunity and the fans, thank you so much for bringing me such joy, so much joy, getting me this far. I never thought I'd make it this far. I really just appreciate you all, so grateful for this,' he said in the video. He will return for the finale and says he will vote for the next American Idol. TRENDING STORIES: 10-year-old boy critical after being shot in the head Marjorie Taylor Greene weighs in on college student facing deportation after wrongful traffic stop 3 dead, 2 injured in tractor-trailer crash that left I-75 shut down for hours [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Top 10 'American Idol' contestant sang about Massachusetts on air
There might not be anyone representing New England in the Top 10 contestants of 'American Idol' this season, but the region came up in Sunday's 'Ladies Night'-themed episode. As the remaining 10 'Idol' hopefuls competed in a special round saluting women in music, Slater Nalley performed Reba McEntire's song 'Whoever's in New England.' The title track of McEntire's 1986 album recalls the story of a woman who's concerned that her husband is having an affair with woman in Massachusetts, and references Boston during the chorus. 'It's probably the hardest song I've sang so far on the show, just vocally and breath-wise,' Nalley said while preparing for his performance. Country singer Miranda Lambert, who served as a guest mentor and performer for this round of the competition, helped guide Nalley's rehearsal. 'Hearing a tough young guy sing a song that vulnerable, it just feels really genuine,' Lambert said. Nalley performed the song without a band, and instead sang while playing the acoustic guitar. Judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie appreciated Nalley's song choice and stripped-down performance. 'I would have never pegged you to attempt that song,' Bryan said. 'As an artist, when you can keep the fans guessing and the people guessing, and surprise 'em with stuff they weren't expecting, you can have a long career.' 'American Idol' fans will vote during Sunday night's episode to determine which contestants will advance to the Top 8. Watch: Miranda Lambert performs one of her first hits on 'American Idol' 'American Idol' reveals Top 8 contestants during 'Ladies Night' episode 'American Idol' contender Kolbi Jordan hoped to 'shock people' with this song choice This 'American Idol' contestant left the judges—and Fantasia—speechless Watch: Fantasia returns to 'American Idol' as a guest performer and mentor Read the original article on MassLive.
