Michael Sarver (along with Danny Gokey and Alexis Grace) was pushed through to the finals of American Idol on Wednesday night’s results show. In an interview, the 27 year old oil rig worker from Jasper, Texas credits what America is financially going through now as one reason he has found success so far on the show. He said:

…that being a “hardworking American” is part of his appeal, “especially in the economy and the day that we live.”

“It’s a chance to see someone rise from the ashes. Not that my life is bad, but things are tough,” said Sarver, citing oil industry layoffs and hiring freezes.

I think that’s true- that we want to see someone “rise from the ashes”, and I think that applies to all three of these finalists. I am rooting for all these guys (but especially Danny)!!

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