Christian Favorite Cut from 'American Idol' Top 9

NEW YORK - One of the remaining Christian artists from the ten finalists of American Idol was booted Wednesday night, disappointing the residents of Greenville, S.C., and church-goers around the nation who were rooting for him.

Chris Sligh, who performs as part of the Seacoast Church praise band in Greenville, was eliminated from the singing contest after he received the fewest amount of votes among the other ten vocalists during this week’s poll results show. Among the nine remaining contestants, three Christian artists recognized by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) - Jordin Sparks, Melinda Doolittle, and Phil Stacey - are still keeping the faith alive.

Sligh, 28, was cut from the contest following his performance on Tuesday in which he sang “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” by the Police, in accordance with this week’s pop theme.

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