ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 A Central Florida singer is getting closer to the \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d finals.<\/p>\n
Central Florida singer Madison Moon has advanced to the Top 20 of the singing competition.<\/p>\n
Moon reached the milestone after earning a Golden Ticket during the first night of the season\u2019s auditions.<\/p>\n
The local performer has spent several years auditioning for the show to reach this stage of the competition. <\/p>\n
Music has been a constant presence throughout Moon\u2019s life in Central Florida. <\/p>\n
She was raised by parents who are both musicians. Moon said this background contributed to her long-term goal of performing on a national stage.<\/p>\n
Moon expressed her reaction to her progress in the competition and her experience performing for the celebrity judges. <\/p>\n
She noted that the process has been the culmination of multiple attempts to join the show.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt feels incredible to be in the top 20 on \u2018American Idol,\u2019\u201d Moon said. \u201dI have been auditioning for quite some time, and to finally be able to go in front of the judges and perform it. It\u2019s exceeded expectations. It\u2019s awesome.\u201d<\/p>\n
Viewers can follow Moon\u2019s progress on \u201cAmerican Idol,\u201d which airs Monday nights at 8 p.m. on Channel 9.<\/p>\n
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