In this May 3, 2012 photo released by Fox, the remaining competitors from the singing competition series, "American Idol," from left, Phillip Phillips, Hollie Cavanaugh, Josh Ledet and Jessica Sanchez, are shown in Los Angeles. The final four will compete on Wednesday May 9, with another contestant being voted off on Thursdays results show. (AP Photo/Fox, Michael Becker)
The 21-year-old contestant on the Fox TV show will visit his hometown of Leesburg Saturday, where community leaders have declared it Phillip Phillips Day, The Albany Herald reported.
Phillips was named one of three finalists on the show Thursday. The others are 20-year-old gospel singer Joshua Ledet of Westlake, La.; and 16-year-old pop singer Jessica Sanchez of San Diego. All three finalists are making visits to their hometowns, which will be incorporated into the show.
In Leesburg, Phillips supplements his singing income by working at his family's pawn shop.
"People are calling from all over the state saying they plan to come (to the celebration)," Leesburg City Councilwoman Judy Powell said at a council meeting Thursday.
Leesburg Mayor Jim Quinn and Commission Chairman Ed Duffy are expected to present copies of city and county proclamations to Phillips. Also planned is a Saturday afternoon parade, and a performance by Phillips at the Lee County High School football stadium.
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