Receiving a Golden Ticket onAmerican Idolis one thing.

Being invited to perform at the illustrious Grand Ole Opry immediately after is another.

For oneAmerican Idolhopeful, a dream came true thanks to a phone call fromLuke Bryan.

Bryson Quick auditions for Season 23 of ‘American Idol.'

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At the young age of 17,Bryson Quickcame to Nashville with the hope of impressing the judges.

Instead,he walked away with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Joining Bryan andLionel Richie, Underwood has now experienced the thrill of making dreams a reality.

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And then he realizes that Quick’s father was likely his fishing guide several times at Blackberry Farms.

Quick is a gig singer around Knoxville, everywhere from tailgates to breweries.

For his performance, he put a country twist onto “Time” byPink Floyd.

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The judges revealed that they had simply never heard the song quite like it.

Underwood notes that when it comes to country radio,his voice “stands out in a good way.

The judges give him three yeses, sending him to Hollywood.

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