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Montgomery’s Trew The Star Earns ‘American Idol’ Golden Ticket After Sam Cooke Audition

Judges praised his authentic storytelling, capping years of persistence that included multiple prior auditions.

Overview

  • The 25-year-old Montgomery native advanced after singing Sam Cooke’s “Nothing Can Change This Love” on the Feb. 9 episode.
  • Lionel Richie offered a congratulatory hug as Carrie Underwood lauded his delivery and Luke Bryan described full-body chills.
  • Trew said he had tried out three times before finally being selected to sing in front of the judging panel.
  • His family joined him in the audition room as all three judges voted yes and handed him the golden ticket to Hollywood Week.
  • Local outlets noted he was among several Alabamians moving on this week, with more audition episodes scheduled on ABC.