EASTERN ARKANSAS — Two contestants from Eastern Arkansas earned a golden ticket to the Hollywood round during Monday’s episode of “American Idol.”
Michael Garner Jr. of Forrest City and Makiyah Mustiful of Pine Bluff both advanced in the auditions that were held in Memphis.
Garner, a 16-year-old student at Palestine-Wheatley High School, performed “I’m Still Fine” by the Red Clay Strays. He received a “yes” from two of the three judges – Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie…