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American Idol finalist Laine Hardy performs at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds on Tuesday, May 14.
American Idol finalist Laine Hardy performs at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds on Tuesday, May 14.
Laine Hardy fans line up along Florida Boulevard in front of the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds to see Laine Hardy in a parade.
Laine Hardy waves a parade celebrating him reaching the American Idol Finale at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds on Tuesday, May 14.
American Idol finalist Laine Hardy greets the crowd in the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds.
Fans cheer on American Idol finalist Laine Hardy during his performance at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds on Tuesday, May 14.
American Idol finalist Laine Hardy performs at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds on Tuesday, May 14.
American Idol finalist Laine Hardy performs "Hurricane" at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds on Tuesday, May 14.
Fans cheer on American Idol finalist Laine Hardy during his performance at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds on Tuesday, May 14.
American Idol finalist Laine Hardy performs “Pride and Joy” at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds on Tuesday, May 14.
American Idol finalist Laine Hardy greets Marc Broussard during his performance at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds on Tuesday, May 14. Broussard, a Louisiana native, surprised Hardy on stage to sing his song, "Home."
American Idol finalist Laine Hardy performs at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds on Tuesday, May 14.
Fans cheer on American Idol finalist Laine Hardy during his performance at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds on Tuesday, May 14.
American Idol finalist Laine Hardy sings his original song "In the Bayou" during his performance at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds.
Zan Wimberley, Bryce LaFleur, Morgan Wimberley, Jenna Oubre and Kennedi Stelly drove from Lafayette to see American Idol finalist Laine Hardy at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds on on Tuesday, May 14.
Rhonda and Arielle Anders hold up a sign supporting American Idol finalist Laine Hardy at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds on Tuesday, May 14.
Thousands of fans packed the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds to watch American Idol finalist Laine Hardy perform on Tuesday, May 14.
The Walker High marching band performs in the parade for American Idol finalist Laine Hardy on Tuesday, May 14.
American Idol finalist Laine Hardy rides in a boat with his parents, Cindy and Barry Hardy, during parade in his honor on Tuesday, May 14.
Fans hold up signs spelling out "LAINE" before the parade celebrating American Idol finalist Laine Hardy in front of the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds on Tuesday, May 14.
Bailey Miller (left), 12, Layla Gulibeau, 12, Matt Vosburg, 8, William Vosburg, 8, and Garrett Miller, 9, hold up their signs for American Idol finalist Laine Hardy before the parade celebrating the finalist on Tuesday, May 14.
Fans line Florida Boulevard to celebrate American Idol finalist Laine Hardy before the parade reaches them on Tuesday, May 14.
Fans ride in a float during the parade for American Idol finalist Laine Hardy on Tuesday, May 14.
Fans ride in a float during the parade for American Idol finalist Laine Hardy on Tuesday, May 14.
Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard and Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks wave during a parade for American Idol finalist Laine Hardy on Tuesday, May 14.
A float rider tosses a piece of candy to the crowd during the parade for American Idol finalist Laine Hardy on Tuesday, May 14.
Fans ride in an airboat during the parade for American Idol finalist Laine Hardy on Tuesday, May 14.
Fans ride in a boat during the parade for American Idol finalist Laine Hardy on Tuesday, May 14.
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