Colton Dixon: American Idol Rejection, God's Redirection — Billy Graham

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Colton Dixon: American Idol Rejection, God's Redirection

Colton Dixon: American Idol Rejection, God's Redirection

Preacher: Billy Graham
Tradition: Baptist — Southern
Published: Oct 1, 2025
Length: 23:38

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When @ColtonDixonMusic first tried out for the reality TV competition American Idol, he didn’t make it to the on-air rounds. On the following season, he took seventh place on the show. On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., listen to how God has used one setback after another in Colton’s life to prepare him for a successful music career that glorifies Jesus. Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy Graham Radio. If you’d like to know more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ, or deepening the faith you already have, visit FindPeacewithGod.net. If you’d like to pray with someone, call our Billy Graham 24/7 Prayer Line at 855-255-7729.

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