‘American Idol’: Hannah Harper Was Warned Not to Audition With Now-Viral ‘String Cheese’
Hannah Harper’s original song “String Cheese” made her a fan favorite and helped her beat Jordan McCullough and Keyla Richardson in the finale.
- Hannah Harper won American Idol after performing String Cheese during the live finale, defeating runner-up Jordan McCullough and third-place Keyla Richardson.
- The original song String Cheese made Hannah a fan-favorite contestant immediately, having been written while she dealt with postpartum depression following her third child's birth.
- Although judges often discourage original songs, Hannah prepared a backup track by Jake Worthington but never had to use it throughout the season.
- Carrie Underwood formed a fast connection with Hannah over their shared motherhood experiences, telling her, "Anything you need in the industry, I want to be available, help you with whatever you need."
- During the live finale, Hannah also performed a second original song dedicated to her Missouri hometown, underscoring her personal connection with fans throughout the competition.
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“American Idol ”winner reveals surprising advice that judge Carrie Underwood shared after win
Hannah Harper was crowned the season 24 title-holder on May 11.'American Idol' stars Carrie Underwood and Hannah HarperCredit: Disney/Eric McCandlessKey PointsAmerican Idol contestant Hannah Harper walked away with this season's title on May 11.Harper, 26, says that judge Carrie Underwood advised her to remember that the show isn't real, and that she should focus on her husband and sons.Underwood herself is a married mom of two boys.Hannah Harpe…
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‘American Idol’: Hannah Harper Was Warned Not to Audition With Now-Viral ‘String Cheese’
Her audition song eventually went viral, but she was very prepared to sing a backup at first.
'American Idol' Winner Hannah Harper Says She Was Warned Not to Sing Her Now-Viral Original Song at Her Audition
Hannah Harper almost didn't audition for 'American Idol' with her original song, "String Cheese," which wound up going viral. The post ‘American Idol’ Winner Hannah Harper Says She Was Warned Not to Sing Her Now-Viral Original Song at Her Audition appeared first on American Songwriter.
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