‘American Idol’ journey ends for Mason native Michael Williams

Michael Williams of Mason was among the top 20 on the 2023 edition of "American Idol." CONTRIBUTED

Michael Williams of Mason was among the top 20 on the 2023 edition of "American Idol." CONTRIBUTED
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Updated April 25, 2023
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It’s the end of the “American Idol” road for 21-year-old Michael Williams of Mason.

After a promising string of successes, particularly capturing the heart of judge Katy Perry in his original audition and advancing to top 20, Williams failed to make top 12 on the April 24 episode.

On the April 23 episode, sporting a handsome new hairstyle, he made his bid for top 12 by performing Selena Gomez’s “Lose You to Love Me,” but he didn’t secure enough votes to advance into top 10. Perry and fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie had the power to save two contestants to complete the top 12.

Mason native Michael Williams was among the top 20 on the 2023 edition of "American Idol." FACEBOOK PHOTO

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In a final effort to win the judges’ favor, the impressive pop tenor performed JVKE’s “Golden Hour,” which was generally well-received.

“You just stepped into the artist version of who you are,” Perry said.

“You look like a million dollars and you’re just a great singer,” Bryan added.

Ultimately, their kudos fell short. He was among eight contestants eliminated from the competition.

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Russell Florence Jr. is team leader/coordinator of Lifestyles/Dayton.com. He has been an arts/lifestyles reporter for Dayton Daily News since 2012. He formerly served on the Dayton Daily News Community Board of Contributors and assisted the Dayton Daily News Editorial Board. He received his BA in mass communications from Wright State University.