Who is Dawson Wayne? American Idol’s 21st season has reached the Hollywood Week round, where the chosen contestants will perform individually and in duets under various challenges, and the episode will be broadcasted on ABC on Sunday, April 2, at 8 pm ET. Dawson Wayne, who passed the audition off-camera, will be proceeding to Hollywood Week. He is among the 150 contestants who received a “yes” from all three judges and will now compete to reach the top 24 singers.

Who is Dawson Wayne and what is his background? 

Dawson Wayne, a singer-songwriter from Katy, Texas, auditioned for American Idol on Zoom last August before appearing in person in Nashville in front of judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie. Dawson is a Reagan High School graduate who won a $4000 scholarship at the Joci Awards for his performance in Titanic. He is currently enrolled at Brigham Young University in Hawaii and planning to move to Utah. With a passion for music, Dawson released his single album, With All My Heart, in October.

What to expect from American Idol season 21 episode 7? 

Episode 7 of American Idol’s 21st season will feature golden and platinum ticket receivers battling it out to reach the final 24. The contestants will receive mentorship from former show winners and participants, and perform under various challenges that test their songwriting, stage presence, and confidence. Tune in to ABC on Sunday, April 2, at 8 pm ET to see if Dawson will make it past the Hollywood Week round.

Dawson Wayne’s American Idol Journey

Dawson aspires to give the audience a performance that touches their hearts and brings a smile to their faces. Just before his Hollywood Week performance, Dawson released his first-ever original song, titled “More Me, Lonely.” Although it is unclear which song he played during his audition, the judges were impressed, with Katy Perry referring to him as an “artist in the making,” while Lionel Richie appreciated the spiritual aspect of his singing. While Dawson appeared composed, his mother, Jana Rice, disclosed that it was his dream to be on American Idol, and she will see him perform on TV for the first time with everyone else.

In conclusion, American Idol’s upcoming episode promises an exciting competition as golden and platinum ticket receivers go head-to-head. The guidance of past winners and participants will help them improve their performances and overcome challenges. As for Dawson Wayne, he has already impressed the judges and is now looking to move forward to the next round.