MATTHEWS, N.C. — Matthews local Josh King is gearing up for a big American Idol episode this Sunday.
King has made it into the top 24 finalists, and his fate is now in the hands of voters.
Channel 9 spoke with him after this high-energy performance from Hawaii aired on Monday night.
“I’m still standing better than I ever did. Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid,” said King.
The Charlotte Airport pianist said this all happened because he took a chance.
“I only became a part of this because I had the impulse to send in a video, and on the deadline, I was thinking, ‘Nothing’s gonna happen, nothing’s gonna happen, and something did happen, and that’s the only reason I’m here right now, and it’s been a massive learning experience,” said King.
He said he’s gotten a lot of support from his hometown, with people sending him messages every day, cheering him on.
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