17-Year-Old Dawson Slade Saved By Second Song On American Idol

17-year-old Dawson Slade performed not only one but two country songs to secure his golden ticket on American Idol. Who…

Who Is Dawson Slade?

The Moulton, Alabama native, who currently works on a ranch in Goodlettsville, TN, has a baby boy named Slade and hoped to secure his spot on Idol in honor of his son.    

“My son is by far the best thing that’s ever happened in my life,” Slade shared. “This is the dream. I got a lot of nerves going on right now, but I told myself, just got to remember why you’re doing this and who you’re doing it for and not just yourself.”