American Idol: Georgia native, Georgia Southern grad advances to top 3

Who will become the next “American Idol?” A Georgia native has a 1-in-3 chance of earning that title.

Will Moseley advanced to the “American Idol” top three during the Disney night episode that aired Sunday on Channel 2.

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He wowed the judges with “The Ballad of a Lonesome Cowboy” from “Toy Story 4″ and then energized the crowd with a “Born to Be Wild” Steppenwolf cover from “D3: The Mighty Ducks.”

Moseley grew up in Hazlehurst, Georgia, a small town about 100 miles south of Macon and west of Savannah. He graduated from Georgia Southern University with a degree in biology, but wanted to give his passion of singing and performing a shot.

So far, it’s paid off. He is now in the top 3 for the Idol finale and earned a trip to his hometown to celebrate being a finalist with his loved ones and friends.

Moseley will be honored with a parade at 5 p.m. and concert at 6:30 p.m. at Jeff Davis High School Yellow Jacket Stadium.

Moseley will compete against Abi Carter and Jack Blocker in the Season 22 finale, LIVE this Sunday at 8 p.m. on Channel 2.

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