Stacey, Christian Stars Survive 'Idol' Cut

Fans tracking this season’s top Christian singers on American Idol can now unwind knowing that each of the Gospel Music Association (GMA)-favored artists have made it past this week’s vote and are among the top seven finalists.

San Antonio native Haley Scarnato, 24, was cut from the competition on Wednesday night’s live results show after having a third straight week among the bottom vote-getters. Also alongside the Texan at the bottom of the poll were Chris Richardson, 22, and Liberty University student Phil Stacey, 29.

Stacey, a minister of music at First Coast Christian in Jacksonville, Fla., has been walking on thin ice this season, and had his third week in a row among the lowest vote tallies, four times all together.

"I feel good to be here,” the Florida Christian told host Ryan Seascrest on the program. “I'm blessed."

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