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He’s a former recording artist and a professional cowboy. He’s also an early American Idol favorite.

During the final round of Hollywood auditions last night, John Wayne Schulz confidently took to the stage, guitar in hand, and dedicated his rendition of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” to his mother, who was in the audience.

He gave it a simple, country spin, earning a brief duet with Jennifer Lopez, as that judge sung along with Schulz for a few seconds. That’s always a good sign for any contestant. Watched John Wayne in action and sound off: He has to be among the top contenders at this point, right?

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