Video: Area Cities Show Support For ‘American Idol’ Contestant

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TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Amory resident Trent Harmon is getting strong support from Northeast Mississippi as he continues surviving cuts on ‘American Idol.’

Mayors of Tupelo, Amory, Smithville and other local cities gathered at Tupelo City Hall, to make a public show of support for Harmon as he continues in the competition. His mother was also there and she says the whole experience is overwhelming.

“He’s doing a wonderful job, representing himself, family, state so well, and he obviously loves his family, obviously loves God and he is tearing it up , and we’re so excited,” said Amory Mayor Brad Blalock.

“Just absolutely, almost like a dream, when I wake up some mornings, I’m like, oh my goodness, Trent’s on American Idol, literally I have to stop and think for a minute, this is really happening,” said Trent’s Mother, Cindy.

Tuesday evening, a pep rally for Harmon will take place at the Amory High School Gym. It all starts at 6: 30 .