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Help Adam Brock 'Brock on'

Let's keep Washington County's own on 'American Idol'—vote, vote, vote!

Washington County's rocked the "American Idol" stage in his first live-show performance as the second contestant to sing Tuesday night.

With a Terrible Towel in his back pocket, he sang a soulful rendition of Aretha Franklin's "Think."

Following his performance, judge Randy Jackson brought the towel to America's attention, commenting on Brock's Pittsburgh pride.

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"I got mad love for my hometown," Brock said. 

Prior to the show, he tweeted a photo:

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"Got my WHITE CHOCOLATE BARS!!! Thank you Sarris Candies! WATCH&VOTE! #BrockTheVote #Brockstars @ABrockAI11 VOTE VOTE! http://pic.twitter.com/J6Hi1xgV"

Six male contestants will be voted off of the show this week. Let's help Brock "Brock on." To vote, dial 1-866-43657 02, text "vote" to 5702 or vote online at americanidol.com.

Voting begins after the show tonight, and will remain open until midnight.

The semifinalist girls perform at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Finalists will be chosen, and the judges will add their wild-card choices to the group, on Thursday.

Be sure to follow Adam Brock on Facebook and Twitter for updates.

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