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Throughout its run,American Idolhas discovered talented singers and propelled them into stardom.
Now, the show has also used its platform to spotlight a powerful story of resilience and hope.
Trey Louis, a 21-year-old mattress salesman from Texas, auditioned for the 21st season ofAmerican Idol.
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I lost a lot of friends, he added.
Perry broke down in tears.
This is not okay.
You should be singing here because you love music, not because you had to go through that.
You dont have to lose eight friends, she said.
I hope you remind people that we have to change.
We have tolerated it for too long and that its become the norm, Richie solemnly added.
Can you do me that favor?
The younger singer determinedly responded, For myself, for my school, for youyou got it.
That’s what I’m talking about.
I’ll see y’all in California, baby!
the composed yet merry Texan singer announces as he stepped out of the room.
Its important for me to share my story from my hometown.
For Parkland, forColumbine, for Las Vegas and so many others, Louissaidafter the audition.
What we go through every day because of what happened is terrible.
There is light, there is positivity.
You just have to go chase it.
Santa Fe, Im not stopping.
I got all the motivation behind me.
Ive got all of you guys behind me, he said.
He later revealed that he is a survivor of the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting.
