Pensacola Planning Celebration For American Idol Contestant

(Pensacola, FL) -- The city of Pensacola wants to show how proud it is of a singer gaining fans around the country. Pensacola native Keyla Richardson is in the final 7 of American Idol, and she'll find out Monday if she makes it to the top 5. If she makes the top 3, she'll get a parade and concert in Pensacola May 6th as part of American Idol's hometown hero celebration. Mayor D.C. Reeves says he's working with Escambia County officials on the details. He also says the city is so excited for Richardson's journey, and she needs our full support to ensure she can get the celebration she deserves.