Slater Nalley will not be the next “American Idol.” The singer will return home to metro Atlanta after he didn’t get enough votes on Monday night to make it to the season 23 finale. Throughout the season,

Country singer Miranda Lambert, who served as a guest mentor and performer for this round of the competition, helped guide Nalley’s rehearsal. “Hearing a tough young guy sing a song that vulnerable, it just feels really genuine,” Lambert said.

After the remaining five competitors each gave their all with their renditions of hit Disney songs Monday night, America voted for the Top 3 singers and said goodbye to Thunderstorm Artis and Slater Nalley. The Top 3 will compete in the finale next week and head to their hometowns for a special visit.