With lawn chairs and blankets placed on the floor of the civic center. Phillip Phillips fans were ready to watch the finale of American Idol on a 30 foot screen.
"We have got us a pallet we are ready Phillip Philip has got this We are here to support Philip Phillips," says one group of hometown fans.
The viewing party was held to show Phillips, who often performed downtown, and to encourage people to vote for him.
Aaron Blair, Albany's downtown manager says, "It a voting party for watching American Idol tonight and encouraging everyone to vote. We had a wonderful turnout with hundreds of people here."
Some traveled hundreds of miles to watch Phillip in his home area.
Karen Sophia says,"Miami Florida and I came to support his hometown."
Bringing a special message to the idol star.
Sophia says, "The sign says 'Phillip Phillips marry me' and it has a phone number on it."
The event was held as well to allow everyone a chance to see Phillip perform
Blair says,"Realizing not everyone in our community has the capability to do such a thing especially in the civic center."
At the opening fans waited in anticipation, proud of his accomplishments. And as judges give critiques the audience share their own as well
One fan says, "They are both just as good, but for me I'm a Phillip Phillips fan, because he represents Albany and Leesburg!"
With a die hard hometown following that waits to see his fate tomorrow night.
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