Who won American Idol 2022

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Noah Thompson Clinches 'American Idol' Win With Bruce ... (Variety)

Noah Thompson won the 2022 edition of "American Idol" with Bruce Springsteen's "I'm on Fire," Rihanna's "Stay" and an original song.

The guys I work with believe in me. Disney Week gave the at-home audience a chance to see Thompson surprised by his girlfriend, Angel, and son in Disneyland, a prelude to a cute performance of “You’ve Got A Friend in Me,” dedicated to Arthur. My family, they believe in me. “I think you just swooped in and grabbed every heart in America by singing that song.” “As a kid, all I thought about was just playing music, being famous,” Thompson said in his initial “American Idol” audition. “So many people have fallen in love during that song, used it as their first-dance song,” she said.

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This Kentucky singer had never been on a plane. Now, he's won ... (Deseret News)

It was a big moment for a singer who had never been on a plane prior to his audition, which has more than 2.5 million views on YouTube. Thompson ...

“And that means everything.” I looked up to Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire. And whenever I was little, I was like, ‘I want to be like them.’ It’s pretty cool to know that somebody believes in you more than you believe in yourself.” Thompson, a 20-year-old singer from Louisa, Kentucky, has said he had somewhat of a “simple life” prior to the reality competition show, working construction and raising his 1-year-old son, Walker, USA Today reported. “I would have never signed myself up for nothing like this. He got mentored by artists like Carrie Underwood and traveled to California, Hawaii and Las Vegas.

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'American Idol' Fans Had a Lot of Feelings About Luke Bryan's ... (GoodHousekeeping.com)

The 'American Idol' 2022 winner is Noah Thompson and HunterGirl came in second place on the ABC singing competition show. Fans on Twitter let Luke Bryan ...

She continued: “I am so excited for the future, and I will always remember my time here on American Idol. Thank you to God for having a plan for me greater than I could’ve ever imagined. “Your #AmericanIdol journey has been incredible,” he tweeted during the finale. Thank you to everyone on the team here at @americanidol for believing in me.” Congratulations Noah and I know HunterGirl is going to have an amazing year ❤️,” a follower commented. “I was pulling for @huntergirlmusic,” a different fan said. “The winner’s name is spelled @huntergirlmusic,” one person wrote.

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Who Won 'American Idol' in 2022? We Have the Answer (Distractify)

Noah Thompson Was Crowned the Winner of Season 20 of 'American Idol'. By Leila Kozma. May. 23 2022, Published 9:41 a.m. ET.

She also performed "I Told You So" by Randy Travis as part of a duet with Luke Bryan. Leah Marlene sang "Cover Me." A 19-year-old construction worker from Louisa, Ky., snatched up the prestigious title of the next American Idol after a streak of unforgettable performances. "No matter what, I will always be a small-town kid.

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Who won American Idol 2022? Season 20 winner crowned (nj.com)

The American Idol season 20 finale aired on May 22, 2022, and a winner was revealed. Who won American Idol? The finalists consisted of HunterGirl, ...

What TV shows does it have? A start date for Season 21 of American Idol has not yet been announced, though it likely will begin in early 2023. How much does it cost?

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American Idol 2022 Episode 19 Recap: The Grand Finale! (ABC.com)

These iconic artists collaborated with both the Top 3 and previously eliminated finalists from the Top 10 to provide us with some unforgettable moments. So, ...

After this night of unforgettable performances, almost 16 million audience votes were counted and Ryan Seacrest announced that Noah is the winner of " American Idol" 2022! And who is the 2022 winner of " American Idol?" Read on to find out! Season 20 of " American Idol" went out with a bang last night as the Top 3 battled it out for the audience's votes.

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'One Day Tonight.' Kentucky's Noah Thompson wins 'American Idol ... (Courier Journal)

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.

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Noah Thompson Is the Winner of 'American Idol' 2022 and ... (GoodHousekeeping.com)

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.

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'American Idol' Crowns Season 20 Winner (Deadline)

It's been a long and difficult journey for the American Idol Season 20 competitors but only one can take home top honors. But first, the ABC series took the ...

After America voted, it was Noah Thompson who emerged as the winner of Season 20. Katy Perry + Leah Marlene – “Firework” It’s been a long and difficult journey for the American Idol Season 20 competitors but only one can take home top honors.

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The 'American Idol' winner is no surprise. There's a reason for that. (The Washington Post)

During the Season 20 premiere of “American Idol” in February, 23-year-old country singer HunterGirl impressed the judges — so much that they awarded her ...

“You’re just a good guy from Kentucky that might win ‘American Idol.’ ” “When you walk out on that stage now, you look, you act, you sound like yourself. Reality singing competitions have always favored country singers, a fact that frequently frustrates viewers who don’t enjoy the genre; it’s rumored that Adam Levine felt the same way, and it may have contributed to why he left “The Voice.” But the country fan base is loyal, and Nashville is a particularly welcoming place for singers after reality shows. At one point, Thompson tested positive for the coronavirus and had to sing remotely from a hotel room, but viewers still liked him enough to vote him through. “You are the American Dream,” Perry told him. Fellow judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry also lavished praise on HunterGirl throughout the season, repeatedly telling her that she was a star.

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