American Idol 2023 Top 3 Hometown Visits Schedule, Winners Singles Preview
The American Idol 2023 season’s Top 3 finalists—Colin Stough, Iam Tongi and Megan Danielle—are each returning to their communities today for filmed hometown visits that will be included in the three-hour finale. Hometown visits are a long-standing Idol tradition: contestants are welcomed back with parades, school appearances, proclamations and free concerts where family, friends and fans celebrate their journey on the show. Each finalist will also perform an original single on the finale, songs they recorded last week and teased on social media this morning. The singles are scheduled for release on Friday, May 19.
The American Idol 2023 season 21 three-hour finale airs on ABC Sunday at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.
Colin Stough – Amory, Mississippi
Colin’s hometown visit in Amory, Mississippi, includes a series of events for students, families and the wider community. The schedule for the day is:
- 1:00 pm – Visit to Hatley High School (students and staff only)
- 4:00 pm – Parade down Main Street
- 5:30 pm – Free concert at the Hatley football stadium
Colin’s new original single is titled “Still Talk to Jesus.” Local outlets reported on the town’s preparations for his return and the community turnout expected for the parade and concert. The school visit and stadium performance are typical elements of an Idol hometown appearance, giving students and longtime supporters a chance to meet the finalist up close.
Iam Tongi – Oahu, Hawaii
Iam Tongi’s hometown events on Oahu are planned as a large community celebration that reflects his roots and the support he has received from neighbors and hometown fans. The published schedule includes:
- 4:00 pm – Parade: a convoy of trolleys departs from the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie; the community is encouraged to line Kamehameha Highway to welcome Iam home
- 5:15 pm – Concert at Turtle Bay Resort featuring special guests joining Iam onstage
Iam recently visited his former high school and was presented with an honorary diploma. His original single, titled “I’ll Be Seeing You,” is dedicated to his late father. The hometown concert will include well-known local and regional performers, and the parade and concert together make up the customary celebratory homecoming that Idol films for the finale episode.
Megan Danielle – Douglasville, Georgia
Megan Danielle returns to Douglasville for a full day of community events highlighting her connection to the city and her alma mater. The day’s lineup is:
- 2:30 pm – Parade on Church Street beginning at Club Drive, followed by a pep rally and a city/county proclamation at O’Neal Plaza
- 7:30 pm – Concert at Douglas County High School, Megan’s alma mater
Megan’s original song is titled “Dream Girl.” City officials and school organizers have coordinated the parade, proclamation and evening concert to give residents a chance to celebrate her success. These hometown moments are filmed for the finale, giving viewers nationwide a glimpse of the finalists’ roots and the communities that supported them.
Finale Performances and Singles Preview
During the finale, each finalist will perform multiple pieces: a reprise, their personal favorites and the new original single they recorded. The singles—“Still Talk to Jesus” (Colin Stough), “I’ll Be Seeing You” (Iam Tongi) and “Dream Girl” (Megan Danielle)—were previewed on social channels earlier today and will be available to stream on the announced release date. The finale’s hometown segments provide a final look at each performer’s background, family and hometown fans before the winner is revealed.
Fans planning to attend any hometown events should follow local organizers for on-site details, arrival times and any crowd guidelines. The televised finale will weave together these homecoming scenes with performances from the contestants and appearances by the show’s hosts and judges. Tune in to ABC Sunday at 8pm ET / 5pm PT to watch the full finale and to hear the finalists’ new singles performed live.