ZACHARIAH Smith has reunited with American Idol judge Luke Bryan in a new photo from this year's Stagecoach Festival.
The American Idol finalist, 19, took to Instagram on Tuesday with a shot of him and Luke, 46, smiling from inside the country singer's tour bus.
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On the singing competition series, Zachariah made it to the final five along with co-stars Wé Ani, Colin Stough, Iam Tongi, and Megan Danielle.
Luke was joined by fellow judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie for season 21 of the hit ABC program, whose finale aired Sunday, May 21.
In the new snap, Zachariah wore a black T-shirt with a gray button-up over top, which he matched with a black bandana around his neck and a backward hat.
On his right, Luke wore a black hat and a plaid button-up, which he opted to leave mostly unbuttoned.
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"Had a blast at stagecoach this year! -and yes… this pic was taken in Luke Bryan’s tour bus!" the former Idol finalist wrote in his caption.
Fans were excited to see the judge and contestant reunited, with one saying Zachariah will "have his own tour bus one day" and another looking forward to a "collab some day" between the two singers.
A SAD ELIMINATION
Last month, Zachariah was booted from season 21 of the singing competition just before the season finale.
Wé Ani was also eliminated the same week, leaving Colin Stough, Megan Danielle, and Iam Tongi to head to the finals.
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Fans were shocked by the top three with one writing on Twitter: "The two most talented singers/performers are not in the top 3 next week. American Idol should call it quits. We Ani and Zachariah will go further than any of top 3."
Another added: "OMG Are you SERIOUS?! MEGAN DANIELLE was picked over Zachariah Smith?! WHAT?! Zachariah was better than her!"
Fans have been critical of Idol for consistently having country singers in the finale.
One viewer noted: "The most mid top 3 in the history of mankind. Lets not forget the actual good, non country singers who were robbed of this opportunity. haven, olivia, kaeyra, and we. American idol is honestly garbage nowadays. Its only the country ppl who win and it’s tiring."
While he may not have won this year's competition, Zach has since released a new single and has been playing music on the road.
ZACH'S SUMMER SONG
Hours after the episode, the TV star took to Instagram to update his followers on what was next for the talented artist.
He first thanked fans for their support throughout the competition, despite the unfavorable outcome.
Zachariah then revealed that his new single was coming out "very soon" and for fans to expect "more to come" from the aspiring singer.
"We're not done. This is just a new beginning to my new chapter in this new life, I guess. I don't know. It's really weird. There's a lot of things," he said.
He has since released the new single, American Grace, which is currently available for download and streaming.
Shortly after, Zach revealed the artwork for the song, which featured his wife, Crysta Wilkerson.
On the country-themed cover posted to Instagram, Zachariah and Crysta sit out in a field with their backs leaned up against a vintage orange car.
Zachariah played the guitar while Crysta sat and listened.
Earlier last month, The U.S. Sun exclusively learned that Zachariah and Crysta got married.
Despite the 13-year age gap, many fans appear to be supportive of Crysta and Zachariah's relationship.
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