Today’s a big day for the Final 3.
Each of them–David Archuleta, David Cook and Syesha Mercado–fly back to their respective hometowns for big celebrations. There will be interviews with the local press, honors from local politicians, concerts and trips to local sports events. In prior years, the judges song choice for each contestant is announced at some point during the day. So, expect some song spoilers today kids!
For each contestant, the day goes like this: Media interviews in the morning, a concert, a parade, a visit to home/school/church that includes another concert. A trip to a local sports event rounds out the day.
After the jump, check out the schedules for each Idol…
David Cook
Fox Kansas City has a live cam going here. They plan to stream as much of the day as possible.
- 7-9 am CT – Appearance on Fox 4 morning show.
- 11:30 am CT – David will receive a resolution from the City Council before a mini-concert at the KC Live stage in the Power and Light District, downtown Kansas City.
- 3:30 pm CT – The party moves to Blue Springs, starting with a parade that leads to the rear entrance of the Larry Stewart Memorial Stadium at Blue Springs South High School.
- 4 pm CT – An assembly at the High School features a presentation from the mayor of Blue Springs and another concert performance from David.
- 7:10 pm CT – David throws out the first pitch at the Kansas City Royals game. He sings “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” at the 7th inning stretch.
Sources: Kansas City.com, MyFoxKC, BlueSpringsgov.com, Kansas City Royals
David Archuleta
This website will be live blogging David’s visit throughout the day. Good Day Utah streams here.
- 5 – 9 am MT – David will make an appearance on Fox 13’s Good Day Utah.
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m MT – David will be at the AT&T Store at The Gateway, 160 S. Rio Grande Street, 2nd Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
- 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m MT – Fox 13 and MyFoxUtah’s Live Streaming page will feature a 90 minute special about David. The special will include live coverage from the Murray High School event.
- 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 MT – Murray High School pep rally featuring a concert performance from David, and performances by MHS Cheerleaders, A Cappella Choir, Pep Band, Drill Team, Dance Company and the Utah Blaze Chief mascot.
- 7:00 pm MT – David sings the National Anthem at the Utah Jazz/Lakers game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, UT.
Sources, MyFoxUtah
Syesha Mercado
MyFox Tampa Bay will live stream her Good Day Tampa Bay appearance, they’ll also be posting videos throughout the day. Check it out here.
- 8 am – Syesha guests on Good Day Tampa Bay.
- 10:30 am-11 am ET – Bradenton, FL Mayor Wayne Posten will present her with key to the city. Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore & Gwen Brown will read proclamation in her honor and proclaim Friday as “Syesha Mercado Day” in Manatee County.
- 11:15 am ET – Syesha signs autographs at the AT&T Store (4708 Cortez Road West, Bradenton).
- 12:30 pm ET – A mini-parade is followed by a private event at Booker High School. Syesha will perform a private concert for teachers and students.
- 3:30 pm ET – Syesha performs a concert at Ca’ D’ Zan Terrace at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
- 7:10 pm ET – Syesha sings the National Anthem prior to the Tampa Bay Rays/Los Angeles Angels baseball game at Tropicana Stadium in St. Petersburg, FL.
Sources, WWSB, TBO, MyFox Tampa Bay