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career.Gallagher’s incredible journey in the national spotlight began in September, when he advanced through a round of blind auditions.Week after week, his loyal following of family, friends and admirers grew by leaps and bounds as he won over people with his smooth, hometown style.“This is great for our town.” Matthew Workman, Gallagher’s childhood friend, told reporter Ron Fisher after one grueling round of televised competition. “We all are behind him 110 percent.“We know he's good enough, but not knowing if he’ll go on every week is tough.”But go on he did, continually advancing until he was one of the top four performed.Alone the wav, Gallagh-custnct aiso ramea oenmu Gallagher. Johnstown Inn and the Sankertown VFW held w atch parties and celebrations and the school district hosted a Josh Gallagher Day to show? its pride andsupport for an alumnus.Gallagher will return to the area next year to play at the Mishler Theater in Altoona and to co-headline Thunderin the Valley.“I’m extremely excited,” he said via text message about his appearance at the bike rally. “Thunder is going to be cool, playing on the big stage.“It’s going to be awesome playing in front of a big crowd like that, especially back home.”Although Gallagher’s trip didn’t have the fairy-tale ending of which everyone dreamed, his performances, skills and talent proved that he will have an outstanding
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