American Idol finalist Slater Nalley says he is not done with pursuing his musical dreams after being cut from the competition on Monday night.

Slater Nalley was the first singer announced in the Top 5 on Season 23 of American Idol. The look of relief on his face was apparent, especially after he dealt with a lyric flub earlier in the night.

Georgia's own Slater Nalley was eliminated from American Idol on Monday. Here is a look at his performances and social media posts.

American Idol's shocking May 11 results left viewers and judges alike with their jaws on the floor when powerhouse vocalist Gabby Samone was eliminated just shy of the top 5. Fellow contestant Slater Nalley quickly took to social media with words of encouragement for the Baltimore native: "I love you more than words can describe.

Only three contestants will advance to next Sunday’s season 23 finale of American Idol, and Slater Nalley is determined to be among them. For the show’s second Disney-themed night, Nalley performed ” You’ve Got a Friend In Me,” from the 1995 film Toy Story.

After all that, host Ryan Seacrest revealed that America’s LIVE voting put: Breanna Nix, John Foster and Jamal Roberts through to the final three. That means poor Slater Nalley and Thunderstorm Artis were eliminated. That is a wrap for this latest, “ American Idol ” TV show, recap report, but definitely stay tuned for more.

American Idol season 23 Disney Night Part 2 episode saw Slater Nalley make unexpected song choices for his performance, causing a stir among fans.

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The performance drew praise from judges Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie, but it was judge Luke Bryan who shared a vulnerable moment with Nalley about his brief flub. “I want you to just understand, that stuff happens,” Bryan said. “I’ve done it on award shows and high-pressure moments. But way to recover and great job on the finish.”