Northern Kentucky University student Alyssa Wray made it into the "American Idol" top 24 on Sunday night.
Wray, an 18-year-old music theater major at NKU, performed the song "I'm Here" from The Color Purple with a live band during Sunday night's Showstopper round.
The Perryville, Kentucky, native moved on to the next round after receiving a standing ovation from the judges.
"Most emotional moment in my life thus far thank you @katyperry @lionelrichie @lukebryan and @americanidol thank you from the bottom of my heart," Wray said in a post on Instagram.
American Idol airs at 8 p.m. Sundays and Mondays on WCPO, the local ABC affiliate station. Episodes can also be streamed on Hulu, YouTube TV and ABC's website.
The "American Idol" schedule coming up:
March 29 - Showstopper/Final Judgement Pt. 2.
April 4 - All-Star Duets and Solos, Pt. 1.
April 5 - All-Star Duets and Solos, Pt. 2.
April 11 - Top 16.
