According to 'American Idol' castoff Jovany Barreto's Twitter page, the shipyard worker from New Orleans has taken up residence in Miami, where one of his heroes, Jon Secada, has decided to mentor the aspiring singer and nurture his ambitions to become a star.

"I'm so honored and grateful that Jon would offer me his guidance," the Cuban-American said.

The new Miami resident is already taking in the glow of the Magic City and is obviously a bit overwhelmed, tweeting "Man I'm right on the beach and I'm getting to kno[w] ... life we never knew existed, Haha I'm Still alil shocked."