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Help Hollie Cavanagh Advance to "American Idol's" Top 3

Hometown McKinney Resident Needs Your Votes Wednesday Night

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Hollie Cavanagh has done what many 18-year-olds only dream about. The McKinney teen has made it to the elite Top 4 on American Idol. But it hasn't been an easy road. She made it through audition after audition beating out more than 100,000 contestants. She performed songs written and performed decades before she was born. She listened to the judges' advice and even some criticism. And with a beautiful smile the size of Texas, Hollie has delivered some stellar performances -- growing from week-to-week throughout the competition with confidence and stage presence.

Hollie Cavanagh needs your vote on Wednesday night. American Idol airs its live broadcast at 7 p.m. (CT) and the lines open up for two hours of voting at 9 p.m.

Why It's Important: Hometown Heroes

The Top 3 finalists get to return as a hometown hero. If Hollie makes it into the Top 3, the welcome home Hollie party will take place Saturday in McKinney. Details will be provided -- but we need to help her make it to the Top 3 destination! You can help support DFW's local talent.

How to Vote

Vote toll-free. Each contestant is assigned a toll-free number during the performance show each Wednesday. To vote, simply dial the 866-number of the contestant for whom you wish to vote (which is Hollie).

AT&T Text Voting: Each contestant will be assigned text message short code number each Wednesday. AT&T wireless customers only may text the word 'VOTE' to the 4 digit short code numbers promoted for each contestant. Only send the word 'VOTE' to the 4 digit short code numbers you see on screen, you can't send a text message to the toll-free numbers.

Online Voting: Vote online at www.AmericanIdol.com if you have a Facebook account.

What to Expect Wednesday Night

This week's theme is California Dreamin'. The Top 4 will sing one song from a California band or artist. For their second song, they were asked to pick a song that they wish they had written -- so basically they get to choose their own song.

The Top 4

The top 4 finalists are Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez.

Vote in My Poll

Show your support for Hollie by voting here in my poll.

More on Hollie Cavanagh

Hollie Cavanagh and Baylie Brown make Top 24 on "American Idol."

Hollie Cavanagh Nails Adele's "Rolling in the Deep.

Details from Hollie's Vocal Coach Chloe Colman

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