Pittsburgh’s own Nate Walker is making some musical waves on “American Idol,” nailing his audition on the popular show on Sunday night.
And fans are responding.
I would buy tickets for a Nate Walker concert right now #AmericanIdol
— Becca Brown (@BeccaBTalksTV) March 11, 2019
The 18-year-old’s performance of A Great Big World’s “Say Something” during his audition resulted in judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie saying the words all contestants hope to hear: “You’re going to Hollywood!”
After learning former “American Idol” finalist and fellow Pittsburgher Gabby Barrett is a friend, Perry suggested there “must be something in the water” in Pittsburgh.
Richie goes a step forward, tweeting that Walker is a “legend” in the making.
And, of course, that was music to Walker’s ears.
Bryan reached out to Barrett via Twitter, acknowledging the two “idols” friendship.
.@gabbybarrett_, #IHope you are proud of your buddy #NateWalker. See what I did there? #AmericanIdol #TheNextIdol
— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) March 11, 2019
And show producer Ryan Seacrest compares Walker’s performance to going to church.
Nate Walker’s audition is what I call a religious experience #AmericanIdol
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) March 11, 2019
Walker’s own church, Lamb of God Ministries in Homestead, is quick to claim his as one of their own.
