Lately my Monday nights at home have been dedicated to tuning in to American Idol to cheer on El Paso’s Julian Kalel and every episode I find myself ugly crying at all the amazing performances!!
Julian continues to make the Borderland proud as his journey on American Idol reaches another exciting milestone. The local singer first captured viewers’ attention during his audition when he opened up about his mental health journey and performed alongside his sister. Since then, Julian has continued to impress the judges with both his talent and his vulnerability, advancing through the competition and representing El Paso on one of television’s biggest stages.
This week, Julian faced another major moment on the show during American Idol’s Ohana Night, which took place in Hawaii. Contestants had one goal: secure a spot in the Top 20, which would send them to the live results shows where America would begin voting.
Julian Surrenders His Feelings On Stage, Makes Top 20
For the performance, Julian chose to sing an original song titled “Surrender.” The emotional song held special meaning for him, as he dedicated it to his dad. Julian performed the piece while playing guitar, joined on stage by his sister, who accompanied him on the violin…