One local singer was able to live out a dream. Earlier this year, Frohna native Samuel Barber auditioned for the long-time television singing competition American Idol.
He did better than maybe even he expected of himself. Barber was able to earn a golden ticket as he sang in front of this year’s three American Idol judges, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie. Barber was not able to watch his audition on television as his was one that did not air on the American Idol audition shows.
“His audition did not air. They only show about 1/3 of the bigger stories, “Sam’s mother Carla said in a Facebook post on March 21. “What a great experience he had. Maybe we will see him during Hollywood week. Thanks everybody that has been watching for him.”
Sam felt like the audition process and actually earning the golden ticket was a great..
“This was a great experience,” Sam Barber said in a Facebook post. “Thank you all for your continued support and kind words. It means more than you will ever know!!”
From there, Barber flew to California and participated in the show’s “Hollywood Week.” Barber was in the Indie/Folk group in an attempt to make the American Idol live performance shows.
Unfortunately Barber would not be so lucky. He was eliminated, but felt like advancing was a dream come true.
“Thank you all so much for the support I have had going into and coming out of this unreal experience. If you would have told me two years ago I would be on that stage in front of @katyperry @lukebryan and @lionelrichie with thousands of people hoping for me to move on I would have called you insane,” Barber said. “So, once again thank you and I hope you enjoy this short clip of me nervous as all get out singing in front of 3 music icons.”
American Idol is in its 20th season and premiered on Feb. 27, 2022. Right now the show is down to the top 20 singers, which will continue April 17. From there the top 14 will be chosen on April 18.
