Idol Finalist Performed At Cutters Game
Published on February 24, 2010 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Williamsport Crosscutters News Release
When Aaron Kelly sang at Historic Bowman Field, in 2005, he was a polite little 12-year old in a black ten-gallon hat who sang country songs.
Today, he is one of the darlings of this season's "American Idol" and has advanced to the final 24 on the top-rated Fox TV hit.
Kelly, from nearby Sonestown, PA, performed two country songs prior to the Williamsport Crosscutters game on August 24, 2005 and amazed the crowd with his talent at such a young age.
Cutters Vice-President Gabe Sinicropi recalled Kelly's appearance. "We were planning a 'Salute to Country' theme night at the ballpark and about a week before the event, our local country station, who was co-sponsoring the night, told me they had a local kid who could sing his heart out and would be a great addition to what we had planned. I figured it sounded good. We'll have a cute kid singing some country songs."
"Well this kid comes out to the ballpark and his black cowboy hat is just about bigger than he is. He's got these great manners, and seemed mature beyond his years. Then he goes out and sings a couple songs. That voice, he just blew away the crowd. I figured that somewhere, someday we might see his name again. I didn't know when and I didn't know where. Now I know"
Kelly, who has also performed at local county fairs in the area over the years, has developed quite a following on "American Idol" with his vocal talents, teenage good looks and polite demeanor.
Sinicropi added, "We were proud to host Aaron in 2005, and wish him all the best in the 'Idol'competition. In fact, we really hope that we can have him back this summer to celebrate his success with an 'Aaron Kelly Night' at the ballpark. With his permission, we'd love to immortalize him with a bobblehead giveaway. All of central PA is pulling for him"
He will showcase his musical abilities tonight (Feb. 24) at 8pm on Fox while he attempts to remain in the running to be the next "American Idol".
Voting will begin immediately following tonight's show with the top ten vote-getters moving on to next week. Voting results will be revealed during the elimination show, Thursday night at 8pm on Fox.
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