Chris Tungseth “Overwhelmed” With Love From Minnesota Homecoming

After months of sharing his voice with America, Chris Tungseth finally made it home to Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

It was a big season on American Idol and one of the many highlights was a singer from a small Minnesota town. Chris Tungseth is truly the Hometown Hero of Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

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Over the weekend, Chris Tungseth came home to get a glimpse of those who supported him during Season 24 of American Idol. In an interview with Valley News Live on Facebook, this homecoming for Chris was beyond anything he could have ever imagined.

"I'm overwhelmed with so much love in the best way. I mean...it's surreal to me. I mean, I was gone in a hotel room for 6-7 weeks and then ya come back home and you're like, 'Oh this is real life.' Like it doesn't feel real. I don't know what is happening, but I'm so grateful. Like to see everybody I was like, 'Holy smokes there's so many people here that supported me.' And when you see it in person it's so different and I mean I was holding back tears the entire way through. My cheeks are sore from smiling!"

Officials with the City of Fergus Falls proclaimed the day as "Chris Tungseth Day" and even changed the town's sign to honor their American Idol star.

The local Top 5 Finalist of American Idol did a concert to end the incredible celebration at the historical landmark known as The Kirkbride. Thousands of people came out to celebrate the Minnesota hero.

So What's Next For Minnesota Native Chris Tungseth?

Chris has a new single coming out soon and local concerts in Minnesota and the surrounding area. After that, he plans on moving to Nashville to continue to pursue a music career.

Chris is a true Midwest Star that will never forget his people and where he comes from.