Country singer who shot to fame after making the top five on the ninth season of American Idol in 2010. Since appearing on the show, he has performed live on shows like The Ellen Degeneres Show and released singles like 2012's "Coincidence."
He was born in Davenport, Florida and opened for acts like Loretta Lynn and the Marshall Tucker Band as a child. At age 11, he was a finalist on America's Most Talented Kid.
At 17 years old, he became the youngest American Idol contestant ever to reach the top five.
He was legally adopted by his aunt and uncle at age 5.
He appeared with show winner Lee DeWyze on the ninth season of American Idol.
