Last night was our first chance to 15 year old Triston Harper of McIntosh since he auditioned for American Idol.
And it was worth the wait.
He stepped on the stage with confidence and sang an original song written by a woman in his church. By the time he finished, everyone was on their feet.
Triston made the first cut in Hollywood. Tonight, it's Top 24.
If you missed his Idol audition and his backstory, you'll want to watch this: