‘American Idol’ fan-favorite Slater Nalley advances to the top 20 on Easter Sunday: ‘Let your soul shine’
Slater Nalley is one step closer to being the winner of American Idol Season 23.
The 18-year-old high school student from Atlanta advanced to the Top 20 during the Easter Sunday episode that focused on "Songs of Faith." After host Ryan Seacrest made the announcement, Slater performed "Soulshine" on ABC's reality TV show in front of the studio audience and judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie. Watch the video above.
Following the performance, Lionel recalled telling Slater, "Don't get psyched out by all of those other amazing voices. Just stay in your lane and be solid. And what did you do? You got here because you stayed in your lane, and you're solid."
Carrie chimed in, "Slater, I mean, you've got the goods. I feel like you've very comfortable with that song. You were at ease behind that guitar. Just keep doing you, man. That's all I got. It's great.
The 18-year-old high school student from Atlanta advanced to the Top 20 during the Easter Sunday episode that focused on "Songs of Faith." After host Ryan Seacrest made the announcement, Slater performed "Soulshine" on ABC's reality TV show in front of the studio audience and judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie. Watch the video above.
Following the performance, Lionel recalled telling Slater, "Don't get psyched out by all of those other amazing voices. Just stay in your lane and be solid. And what did you do? You got here because you stayed in your lane, and you're solid."
Carrie chimed in, "Slater, I mean, you've got the goods. I feel like you've very comfortable with that song. You were at ease behind that guitar. Just keep doing you, man. That's all I got. It's great.
- 4/21/2025
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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