(5-8-23) Zachariah Smith, a 2021 graduate of Wabash (Indiana) High School, has advanced to the Top 5 finalists in this year’s American Idol.

Smith’s performances from last night’s American Idol show—

Zachariah Smith Performs “Ironic” by Alanis Morisette – American Idol 2023

American Idol You Tube Video

Zachariah Smith & Haven Madison Duet: “Thinking Out Loud” – American Idol 2023

American Idol – You Tube Video

Smith and the four other remaining singers are competing in the upcoming Disney-themed episode. If Smith advances to the top three, he’ll be performing in Wabash for an episode that brings the finalists back to their hometowns.

Area singers from reality shows over the years…

• Could Celina Teen Be The Next ‘American Idol’
• Pettisville Ohio’s ‘Girl Named Tom’ Wins The Voice
• Addison Agen, Despite Not Winning ‘The Voice’, Is A Star In the Making
• Another Ft. Wayne Singer Makes Big Impression On The Voice ‘Blind Auditions’