Oakland singer Tory Teasley hitting the 'American Idol' stage

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- "American Idol" is back on ABC and, this Sunday, a Bay Area singer is hitting the stage.

Tory Teasley joined ABC7 News on Friday, where he talked about what made him decide to try out for the show and what the experience was like.

You can see American Idol this Sunday night at 8 p.m. on ABC7.

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