Is Idol Swaying Contestant Chris Sligh from his Faith?

Is another American Idol controversy brewing? Season six hopeful Chris Sligh has hometown fans worried he is straying from his Christian roots. Sligh, 28, from Greenville, South Carolina, is a finalist in the hit Fox television show.

Growing Up Believing

Chris Sligh, whose parents are missionaries, is the music leader at Seacoast Church in Greenville. Fox News reported that while many of his "Fro Patrol" fans are cheering on his weekly song picks, some of his hometown supporters are a bit worried about what American Idol will do for his spiritual journey.

Fox News stated that Cheryl Greene, one of Sligh's vocal instructors, said his song choices shouldn't necessarily reflect the depth of his faith. "Is he going to stand strong by his true Christian morals?" Greene reportedly said. "Christianity is a lifestyle ... and there are things in your life that you do need to stand for." However, the majority of his hometown fans still feel Sligh is keeping true to his faith, since his song choices aren't reflecting a lot of negativity.

Chris Sligh's Songs

The following is a partial list of songs Chris Sligh has sung in season six:

• Typical
• Trouble
• Wanna Be Loved
• Endless Love
• She's Not There

Other Idol Gossip

• American Idol producers have been asked to help boost the ratings of the dwindling Primetime Emmy Awards. Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick will executive produce the 2007 Emmy show, with hopes of bringing back some viewers. American Idol, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, has consistently ranked in the top spot all six seasons, while the Emmy awards has slowly declined.
• Season five finalist Elliott Yamin released his debut CD, Movin' On on March 20, 2007. It is already flying off the shelves in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia.