With his cousin Colin King sitting on his shoulders, Isaac Cole watches Wednesday night's episode of “American Idol” with family and friends at the Texas Roadhouse at the Clearview Mall. Isaac, 15, of Emlenton is a contestant on the television show.

Isaac Cole, a 15-year-old musician from Emlenton, is advancing on the “American Idol” TV show in its final season.

Isaac and his family and friends were at the Texas Roadhouse in the Clearview Mall, Center Township, on Wednesday night for a viewing party when his audition was aired nationally. It was revealed that he had advanced to the Hollywood Week Round.

Isaac, who is an inspirational country music singer, auditioned in August

In the Hollywood round, the contestants go through a series of elimination shows to get to the top 24 performers, who will move forward with live shows, which begin in February.

While Isaac cannot disclose how he does in the Hollywood round, viewers can watch “American Idol” at 8 p.m. Wednesdays on the Fox network.

Isaac is the son of Frank and Cheryl McNany.