Banjo Performance Could Propel Dallas Idol Star To Top 10: WATCH

DALLAS, GA — South Paulding High School graduate Caleb Lee Hutchinson appeared again on American Idol Sunday night and gave a performance playing the banjo to try and stay alive in competition, surviving a Sunday night vote and making it to the final 10 performers.

Hutchinson's, “Midnight Train to Memphis” performance opened the first live show of the season and judges thought the "death spot" might have "overwhelmed" him.

America's overnight vote from Sunday will solidify the safety of the six contestants with the most votes. Those that are safe will perform a victory song, and the eight contestants who are in jeopardy will sing to impress the judges. The judges will choose four contestants to join America's top six picks, pushing 10 talented Idol hopefuls one step closer to stardom.

After solo and celebrity duet performances with the Top 24 contestants, the judges narrowed down the field to the Top 14 finalists. Now the judges are handing over the reigns to America to start voting on who they want to crown the next Idol, as the search for America's next superstar continues.

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In Sunday's episode, the Top 14 contestants performed solo, in hopes of winning over America's heart and being voted through to Monday night's top 10 reveal.

The top 14 finalists include:
- Ada Vox- Cade Foehner- Caleb Lee Hutchinson- Catie Turner- Dennis Lorenzo- Gabby Barrett- Garrett Jacobs- Jonny Brenns- Jurnee- Maddie Poppe- Mara Justine- Marcio Donaldson- Michael J. Woodard- Michelle Sussett

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