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Photo gallery: Murfreesboro native makes top 3 on American Idol

Photos from Jordan McCullough’s hometown performance for American Idol.
Caitlyn Hajek and Jaeda Jackson • May 8, 2026
Photos from Jordan McCullough's hometown performance for American Idol.
Caitlyn Hajek
Jordan McCullough expresses his gratitude during his performance at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex on May 6, 2026.

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Caitlyn Hajek
Caitlyn Hajek, Multimedia Editor
My name is Caitlyn Hajek, and I’m the multimedia editor. My major is journalism with a concentration in sports media and a minor in photography. I will be a senior this fall. Outside of Sidelines, I enjoy embroidery and watching sports! Fun fact is I’m from Wisconsin.
Jaeda Jackson
Jaeda Jackson, Social Media Manager
I am a Sophomore working on a Social Justice Journalism degree with minors in Political Science and University Honors. When I’m not working with Sidelines, you can find me working at my internship as a photographer with the hockey team! A fun fact about me is that I am the mom to 3 beautiful houseplants.
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Photo gallery: Murfreesboro native makes top 3 on American Idol