American Idol 2024: Abi Carter, Jack Blocker and Will Moseley head home for celebrations
As the American Idol 2024 finale approaches, the Top 3—Abi Carter, Jack Blocker and Will Moseley—returned to their hometowns for celebratory events. Production crews accompanied each finalist to capture footage for the finale broadcast, filming parades, concerts and community gatherings that highlight their personal journeys and local support.
Each hometown visit included stops at familiar places like schools and former workplaces, meet-and-greets with fans, and evening performances. The following coverage summarizes the scheduled events and background for each finalist’s hometown celebration as documented prior to the finale.
Abi Carter – Indio, California
Indio hosted Abi Carter’s hometown celebration, where local organizers and fans gathered to celebrate her run on American Idol. The visit included a daytime stop at one of her former schools and culminated in a community parade followed by an evening concert. Local news coverage noted the outpouring of support from Abi’s neighborhood and classmates, who turned out to wish her well ahead of the finale.
Parade: 6 pm – Begins at Miles Avenue Park and ends at Smurr Avenue
Concert: 7 pm – Center Stage, 82881 Miles Avenue (Downtown Indio)
Jack Blocker – Richardson, Texas
Jack Blocker’s hometown festivities took place in Richardson, Texas, with a public concert scheduled for the evening. While details about a potential daytime parade were not fully confirmed at the time, the concert information and ticket pricing were made available to the community. Organizers and fans have been actively supporting Jack throughout the week, and he also performed for a large crowd earlier in the week.
Earlier in the celebration period, Jack had the opportunity to perform during halftime at a Dallas Mavericks playoff game, entertaining fans at the American Airlines Center. That performance added momentum to his hometown events and generated additional local media attention.
Concert: Strauss Saare at 8 pm. Tickets are $10.
Will Moseley – Hazlehurst, Georgia
Hazlehurst, Georgia celebrated Will Moseley with a community parade and an evening concert. Will, who graduated from Jeff Davis High School in 2019 and completed his degree at Georgia Southern University in 2023, returned to the town where he grew up to meet neighbors, former teachers and local friends.
Will’s path to American Idol included an athletic chapter: he originally enrolled at Maryville College to play football but sustained a concussion that ultimately ended his football career. After transferring to Georgia Southern University, he discovered and developed his interest in playing guitar and performing. Local reports noted that Georgia Southern’s mascot was expected to attend the hometown events in support of Will.
- Parade – Kicks off at 5 pm at First Baptist Church, 30 N Tallahassee St., and will end at Jeff Davis High Football Stadium, 81 Pat Dixon Road.
- Concert – Yellow Jacket Stadium. Gates open at 5:30 pm. Concert starts at 6:30 pm.
These hometown celebrations give fans a final chance to see the Top 3 perform live before the American Idol 2024 finale. Each event showcased not only the finalists’ musical talent but also the strong community support that has helped shape their careers. Footage from these visits will be featured in the show’s finale packages, highlighting hometown reactions, family moments and signature local spots that defined each contestant’s early journey.
If you plan to attend any of the events, check local announcements for last-minute schedule changes. The hometown concerts and parades are designed to be family-friendly community gatherings that celebrate each contestant’s path to the American Idol stage.