Triston, whose soulful vocals and heartwarming background left a lasting impression on American Idol, placed a solid fifth at the end of the season.
He talked about his struggles growing up in McIntosh, Alabama, including a time of homelessness that started shortly after his 12th birthday, which made his audition more moving.
Triston’s story is one of perseverance and hope in spite of these adversities. His mother, a mother of four now and only 21 when she gave birth, has been his pillar of support.
Throughout his Idol journey, she was a constant presence in the audience, supporting him at every turn.
Sullivan wasted little time in assisting her son in pursuing his musical aspirations in Hollywood after his time on Idol came to an end.
