Connecticut's Nick Fradiani Auditioning for American Idol 2015

This isn’t Guilford-grown Nick Fradiani’s first time at the reality TV rodeo. He auditioned for America’s Got Talent last year with his Beach Avenue bandmates, performing original songs.

Scroll down for footage of his time with America’s Got Talent.

His band was eliminated at the beginning of the competition but that didn’t dampen Fradiani’s spirits — he’s back in the reality TV game again, this time going solo onAmerican Idol.

American Idol’s New York auditions will air at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, on FOX, and footage of Fradiani will be shown, the Hartford Courant reports.

Connecticut (and at least one person in Massachusetts) already supports its potential American Idol contestant, sharing messages of support on Fradiani’s Facebook fan page.

• So exciting! We’ll be cheering you on — Dawn Otto

• West Haven will be watching!!! good luck Nick Fradiani — John Laudano

• Good luck Nick on American Idol. From the first time I heard you sing “Coming Your Way” I knew you were going places. You will have my votes from MA!!! — Carol Low

• Gotta cheer on a hometown guy! — Angela Pelliccio Sweyd

• Bishop’s Orchards is proud to support Guilford’s Own Nick Fradiani as he makes his appearance on American Idol XIV!! Great to see such a talented individual get some well deserved attention!! He is an amazing person and supporter to his local community in Guilford & all over CT. All the best to him during this new and exciting journey! — Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market

So far, Fradiani has personally replied to nearly every message of support and expressed his thanks and gratitude.

“It’s going to be a great season, and I can’t wait for everyone to see what’s been going on,” he said.

Follow Nick Fradiani’s Journey

• ‘Like’ Nick Fradiani on Facebook
• Follow Fradiani on Twitter
• ‘Like’ Beach Avenue’s Facebook page

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Photos: Nick Fradiani’s Facebook page