Florence native rocks the big stage and reaches top 30 on American Idol
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Last month, we reported on Kutter Bradley, an up-and-coming country artist from Florence who went on American Idol and secured himself a golden ticket 🎫
Since then, Kutter has been up in Nashville performing infront of judges and larger crowds for “Hollywood Week in Music City”. Also known simply as “Hollywood Week”, it is the second round of American Idol—and judges must eliminate contestants until they reach the top 30 🏆
We are happy to announce that Kutter impressed the judges and was selected into the top 30! He will be moving onto the “Ohana Round”, which will take place in Hawaii 🌴
At the conclusion of the “Ohana Round”, the judges will have decided on their top 20. Let’s continue to support Kutter as he represents North Alabama on the big stage—find out where/when to tune in below👇
- 📺 Catch American Idol on Mondays at 8/7c on ABC
- 🌴 Tune in March 9 for the “Ohana Round” in Hawaii
- 📲 Catch up on previous episodes on Hulu, Disney+, YouTube TV or Sling
More on Kutter Bradley
Kutter Bradley may be relatively new in the country music scene, but he’s looking to make a big splash! The 22-year-old was born in Florence—however is now based out of Nashville 🎸
In the auditions for American idol, he earned his golden ticket with a country-inspired cover of “Here Without You” by 3 Doors Down 🚪
During “Hollywood Week”, he performed another cover—”BOOTS” by Hardy. This choice showcased his immense vocal range, proving he can perform rock and country songs 🤠
Carrie Underwood, who is one of the judges, described him as a “lion ready to bust out of the cage” after his performance. That’s high praise coming from an industry legend who herself won American idol in 2005 🦁
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