Thompson, 20, is the first person from the commonwealth to win the competition, which has been running since 2002.
During the "American Idol" Top 7 week, the Kentucky singer was diagnosed with COVID-19 and delivered his two performances from his hotel room. The week before the finale, Thompson returned to Louisa for the first time in two months. For the Hollywood Week Showstopper round, he injected his country flavor into Rihanna's "Stay," stunning the judges with his artistry. As he sang for the "American Idol" crown in the finale along with fellow contestants HunterGirl and Leah Marlene, Thompson showed up for the first time on stage (and only the second time in his life) wearing a suit as he performed "Stay" by Rihanna. Thompson continued to reinvent songs into country classics such as "Falling" by Harry Styles (Top 20), "Heartbreak Warfare" by John Mayer (Top 11), and "You've Got a Friend in Me" from Toy Story (Top 10). That one he dedicated to his friend Arthur Johnson. For 20 long years, Kentucky has watched and waited for a performer from the Bluegrass State to be named the winner of " American Idol" — and now, it has happened.
But before hearing the highly anticipated results, fans at home were treated to lively performances from previous AI contestants and guest artists, including ...
At the auditions, Noah blew everyone away with his rendition of "Giving You Up" by Kameron Marlowe. But it was only the beginning for the aspiring singer who continuously stepped up to the challenge at every round. Unsurprisingly, Noah won the hearts of many and they threw their support behind him when he was declared the winner. In the weeks leading up to American Idol’s 2022 finale, Noah proved to be a worthy opponent with his powerful voice.
Leah Marlene, Noah Thompson and HunterGirl will compete in the grand finale of "American Idol" on Sunday, May 22, 2022, on ABC.
Voting is allowed through online, text messages and the “American Idol” app. But like previous seasons, the first few episodes of “American Idol” were set by the judges. For those voting through text, the number of the contestant can be texted to “21523.” For HunterGirl, that number is 4.
“American Idol” just crowned its newest champion. On Sunday night, the long-running competition show announced that Noah Thompson is the Season 20 winner.
“There have been countless people just rooting for me since I was a little girl playing the farmer’s market and sounding terrible, but they let me play!” Marlene recently told Parade. So many people since then have lifted me up and encouraged me. After performing “Flowers,” Richie complimented her songwriting skills while judge Katy Perry told her she believed the song would change lives. This is for everyone believing in me, this is for the veterans back home. “And that means everything.” Following her audition, judge Luke Bryan told her she had his “favorite female country voice” he had heard in five years, the Deseret News reported. “This has been the craziest year of my life,” she told Parade of the “American Idol” competition. I looked up to Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire. And whenever I was little, I was like, ‘I want to be like them.’ Huntergirl is a music therapist who works with veterans by listening to their experiences and transforming them into songs, she said during her audition. They are solely the reason I am here. Now, she has placed second on the show. We’re all very proud of each contestant and excited to see what’s next with our winner— Luke Bryan (@lukebryan) @noahthompsonmu1. Love y’all #AmericanIdol May 23, 2022 For the season finale, Huntergirl performed Springsteen’s “ Dancing in the Dark” and her original song “Red Bird.”
AMERICAN Idol just revealed the winner of season 20, after Noah Thompson and HunterGirl battled it out as the final two.The winner of American Idol is.
"My heart is beating out of my chest," he said. The former season 20 contestant joined Gabby and they are now singing Gabby's song, The Good Ones. The former contestant is singing Sara's original, She Used to Be Mine, with the singer. The Top 2 finalist is singing Melissa Etheridge's I'm the Only One along with the artist. Both former and current contestants are singing Lionel's song, You Are, with the judge. The third-place contestant is singing with show judge Katy Perry. She is singing Riot, by the Rascal Flatts. She sang the song for her original audition for the show. "It is very apparent to all of us that your star is shining so bright," said Lionel. "The fight that you put up and the determination, we are so so proud of giving all that you gave to us." The Top 2 finalist is singing Rihanna's hit song, Stay. The winner of American Idol is Noah Thompson, And the winner is... AMERICAN Idol just revealed the winner of season 20, after Noah Thompson and HunterGirl battled it out as the final two.
The 22-year-old country singer from Kentucky beat out fellow finalists HunterGirl and Leah Marlene during the 3-hour season finale.
Ben Platt and Sara Bareilles returned for their new collaboration “Grow as We Go,” along with the help of several of the season’s finalists. Sara Bareilles joined Top 5 powerhouse Nicolina for a reprise of “She Used to Be Mine,” which Nicolina originally sang in her audition. As predicted, the 20th season of “ American Idol” ended with Noah Thompson winning the coveted title. Each of the three finalists then sang a Bruce Springsteen song and an original tune for America’s votes. That meant “American Idol” had its first male country singer vs. If you missed the star-studded episode, read our minute-by-minute live blog to see how Noah Thompson wins “American Idol” 2022.
Leah Marlene, Noah Thompson and HunterGirl will compete in the grand finale of "American Idol" on Sunday, May 22, 2022, on ABC.ABC. facebook. twitter.
Voting is allowed through online, text messages and the “American Idol” app. But like previous seasons, the first few episodes of “American Idol” were set by the judges. For those voting through text, the number of the contestant can be texted to “21523.” For Thompson, that number is 2.
The votes are in and the new "American Idol" has been named. Noah Thompson takes home the crown.
But now, the people is what literally brings that life out of you." But now, the people is what literally brings that life out of you." "There was a COVID exposure within Carrie Underwood's group," host Ryan Seacrest said at the beginning of the show. "I did not expect this experience to end up this way, so, I'm blown away man." "There was a COVID exposure within Carrie Underwood's group," host Ryan Seacrest said at the beginning of the show. "I did not expect this experience to end up this way, so, I'm blown away man."
The votes are in and the new "American Idol" has been named. Noah Thompson takes home the crown.
But now, the people is what literally brings that life out of you." But now, the people is what literally brings that life out of you." "There was a COVID exposure within Carrie Underwood's group," host Ryan Seacrest said at the beginning of the show. "I did not expect this experience to end up this way, so, I'm blown away man." "There was a COVID exposure within Carrie Underwood's group," host Ryan Seacrest said at the beginning of the show. "I did not expect this experience to end up this way, so, I'm blown away man."