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Normal native Leah Marlene performed for thousands of fans in Uptown Normal, days ahead of her "American Idol" finale. Marlene is one of the final three contestants on the talent show.
"If you told me a year ago that I'd be looking out at a sea of thousands of people right now ... I would have never, in a trillion, billion,
Normal native Leah Marlene is set to make a return to her hometown Tuesday as part of filming for the “American Idol” finale.
"It’s gonna make me cry," Leah Marlene's former kindergarten teacher said, ahead of the "American Idol" finalist's visit to Prairieland Elementary. "We’re just so proud of her."
Normal West Community High School showed its support for Leah Marlene on Sunday as she advanced to the top three of "American Idol." A hometown concert is set for Tuesday in Normal.