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Family of Local 'American Idol' Hopeful to Watch Season Premier at Agave Kitchen

Singer/songwriter and Hudson High School graduate Caleb Hawley is expected to appear in an episode of "American Idol" this season.

Since about 1 second of footage showing graduate Caleb Hawley in an American Idol promo aired, questions have been swirling about Hawley's possible appearance on the star-making TV show.

Those questions could be answered tonight. The 10th season of American Idol premiers at 7 p.m. on Fox.

Hawley and his wife Samantha (also a Hudson High graduate), now live in New York. Hawley's parents, Dale and Vicki Hawley, and his inlaws, Patrick and Debbie O’Keefe, all still live in Hudson.

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According to owner , the Hawleys, O'Keefes and friends, plan to meet up at the restaurant to watch the show together.

Hawley has been busy touring clubs up on the east coast, most recently . He plans to next be in the Hudson area next month when he is scheduled to play a show at Aster Cafe in Minneapolis.

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