Isaiah Case, from central Illinois, among ‘American Idol’ 2024 contestants [Video]

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WLS) — Isaiah Case is a performer from central Illinois, and his national debut will be on “American Idol” this Sunday.

He talked with ABC7 Chicago about his experience, including auditioning for a chance to get a golden ticket.

Case is a worship pastor at his church by trade, but he’s up to something different this Sunday.

“My name is Isaiah Case; I’m from Jacksonville, Illinois. I’ve been playing guitar since I was 4 years old; a golden ticket could literally change my life,” Case said.

He said he’s always known he wanted to do something in music.

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Case first auditioned at 17, but didn’t make it far enough to see the judges, like he will now.

“You kind of picture walking in, and they’re all floating. They’re just humans, and they’re great people,” Case said.

He quoted the Bible when …