Alexis Grace Returns to Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Mid-South welcomed home one of its Idols Tuesday night. After an impressive, but shocking departure from "American Idol," the soulful Alexis Grace returned to the Bluff City.

Grace touched down in Memphis from New York City around 6:30 Tuesday evening. Family and friends waited with flowers in the airport after a month of not seeing their American idol.

One little fan in particular couldn't wait to see Alexis. Two-year-old Ryan waited patiently to see her mommy. She wore a t-shirt with Alexis' picture on it.

While on "American Idol," Alexis was able to talk to her friends and family, but Tuesday was her homecoming.

After she was voted off last week, she made the rounds on talk shows, dishing on her time on the hit FOX show.

Her family planned to take her back home for a quiet evening away from the spotlight.

But this isn't it for Alexis. You will see her again. She said that after a short break she's headed back to LA, to work on her music.