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Did South Mississippi singer make top 20 on ‘American Idol’? Here’s the latest

Moss Point native Daniel Stallworth has advanced on “American Idol” — again.

The 27-year-old’s performance on the hit singing competition earned him a spot among the show’s top 20 contestants during the latest episode Monday night.

Stallworth sang “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus on the Monday night episode, which was filmed at a resort in Hawaii.

Moss Point’s Daniel Stallworth performs at a Disney resort in Hawai’i in a bid to become this year’s American Idol.
Moss Point’s Daniel Stallworth performs at a Disney resort in Hawai’i in a bid to become this year’s American Idol. Eric McCandless Disney

Contestants performed in front of their families. Stallworth earned big cheers from the crowd and a standing ovation from all three celebrity judges.

He survived a cut from 30 to 20 contestants.

The show’s top 20 singers are expected to perform over two episodes scheduled to air March 16 and 23. The contestants will perform for viewers’ votes the next time they appear, according to the show.

Judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan have had nothing but praise for Moss Point’s Daniel Stallworth on this season’s American Idol.
Judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan have had nothing but praise for Moss Point’s Daniel Stallworth on this season’s American Idol. Eric McCandless Disney
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Martha Sanchez is a former journalist for the Sun Herald
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