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Results: America Decides Top 4 of American Idol Season 14
Nick Fradiani Jr., 29, of Connecticut learns if he will return to the state on Friday for a huge parade and concert.
Connecticut’s American Idol Season 14 finalist Nick Fradiani Jr. is coming back to his home state Friday for a heroes welcome, which will include a parade and live concert performance. (Details are below about the parade and concert)
Fradiani, 29, made it to the top 4 of the popular reality television show Wednesday night.
A giant party and parade including a live-performance from Fradiani are planned for Friday in Guilford.
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Fradiani, 29, who has ties to Guilford, East Haven, Milford, and West Haven, sang Matchbox Twenty’s hit “Bright Lights” and wowed the celebrity judges and crowd.
Before Idol, Nick said he and his band struggled just to fill a bar, and it’s amazing how things have changed.
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Nick still needs your help to keep advancing into the top 3, and you can vote for him here. You can also vote by calling 1-866-436-5706.
The other finalists include: Jax, Clark Beckham, and Rayvon Owen. Eliminated on Wednesday night was Tyanna Jones.
On Friday, the parade for Nick will be held at 3 p.m. and will run from Whitfield Street to the Guilford Town Green, FOX CT reports. He’ll also hold a concert in town around 4 p.m., after the parade.
Harry Connick Jr. said Fradiani continues to look more and more comfortable each week on stage.
“It’s the most comfortable performance you’ve given,” Connick said. “You really sang the hell out of it. You sang it great. I really enjoyed it.”
Keith Urban said there is no doubt Fradiani is peaking in the competition and getting better each week.
“You have incredible killer instinct,” Urban told Nick. “You keep going up and up. You’re getting stronger and better.”
Jennifer Lopez said Nick is singing with such amazing energy and everyone can “feel the energy in the room.”
“You’re at your best,” Lopez said. “I can’t wait for you to watch this (performance). You’ll love it.”
By finishing in the top 5, Nick is at least assured of going out on tour with the remaining Idol finalists.
Before Wednesday’s live show Nick wrote the following on social media.
“Another show day! We’re really getting down to the home stretch here. Only 5 of us left! I just want everyone to know that whatever happens tonight, my life has been changed for the better because of this show. Your support has been truly amazing, and I still can’t believe I’m in the position I’m in. So thank you from the bottom of my heart. Now let’s go rock it tonight!!,” Fradiani wrote.
When Nick returns to Guilford on Friday he’ll be playing with his Milford bandmates, Beach Avenue.
“Make sure to watch American Idol tonight and see if our lead singer Nick Fradiani makes it into the Top 4! If he does then all you CT residents will get to enjoy a FREE concert from Nick in his hometown of Guilford, CT and you may recognize the other guys on stage performing with him. And keep getting all those votes in for Nick! #americanidol #nickfradiani,” Beach Avenue wrote on Facebook.
This isn’t Fradiani’s first time at the reality TV rodeo. He auditioned for America’s Got Talent last year with his Milford band, Beach Avenue, bandmates, performing original songs.
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