GENEVA, Ala. (WDNews) — Geneva’s own Kiera Howell is headed to Hawaii after officially making it into the Top 30 on American Idol.
Howell shared the news live on her Facebook page following the final episode of Hollywood Week, thanking supporters across the Wiregrass for standing behind her throughout the competition.
“It means the world to me, I cannot wait to see what happens in Hawaii,” Howell said during her Facebook Live announcement.
The 16-year-old Geneva High School student first captured attention with her powerful audition earlier this season. Since then, she has continued advancing through each round of the ABC singing competition.
Now, with Hollywood Week complete, Howell is preparing for the next stage of the show in Hawaii as she competes for a spot in the live shows.
Support continues to pour in from her hometown and surrounding communities as she moves one step closer to the national spotlight.