El Paso native Julian Kalel is returning home to thank the community that supported him throughout his journey on American Idol. Kalel will perform at Country & Color in Downtown El Paso on July 4th, just weeks after appearing in the American Idol finale and sharing the stage with country music star Luke Bryan.
A Dream Come True
Kalel described performing with Bryan as a dream come true, saying, “He’s just a genuine guy.” Despite gaining a national audience, Kalel says El Paso remains at the heart of his success. “I really do believe that I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the love and support of my city and my lovely El Paso,” he said.
Throughout his time on the show, Kalel became known for promoting a message of hope and connection. “And if one person out there feels more seen and understood, then I did my job,” Kalel said.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
