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Hannah Harper was crowned the winner of American Idol season 24 in the May 11, 2026 finale, besting finalists Jordan McCullough and Keyla Richardson; she performed with Lee Ann Womack as host Ryan Seacrest announced the result.
American Idol’s Season 24 winner Hannah Harper, a devout Christian and mother of three, turned the finale into a spiritual moment by performing the worship song “At the Cross (Love Ran Red)” and publicly declaring her faith, tears flowing as she sang about surrendering her life to Christ; the moment followed her prior openness about faith helping heal postpartum depression.
Hannah Harper, a 25-year-old mom from Willow Springs, Missouri, won American Idol Season 24 during the May 11 finale, making her the first female country artist to win since Carrie Underwood. Runner-up was Jordan McCullough and third place went to Keyla Richardson. Harper debuted with the original song 'String Cheese' about postpartum depression, celebrated with family, and plans a fall tour, as Lionel Richie urged her to focus on what comes next rather than chasing a single hit.
Hannah Harper won American Idol 2026, becoming the first female country artist to win since Carrie Underwood, after a three-hour finale featuring performances by the judges and guests such as Nelly, Brad Paisley, Lee Ann Womack and Jason Mraz; runners-up Keyla Richardson and Jordan McCullough celebrated on stage.
Missouri-born Hannah Harper won American Idol Season 24 in a three-hour finale after performing a bluegrass rendition of Alicia Keys’ No One, an original song Married Into This Town, and a reprise of String Cheese; she cites Dolly Parton and Shania Twain as influences, with the season featuring the Hollywood Week move to Nashville and a Hawaii Ohana round that emphasized musicianship and risk-taking.
Hannah Harper, a 25-year-old stay-at-home mom from Missouri, won American Idol Season 24 after her viral audition and a performance that resonated with viewers, with social media voting helping propel her to the crown as audiences followed her emotional journey from postpartum depression to national spotlight.
Hannah Harper, a Missouri wife and mother of three, was crowned the Season 24 winner of American Idol, becoming the first female country singer to win since Carrie Underwood. Runner-up was Jordan McCullough, with Keyla Richardson finishing third; Harper heads on tour and begins the next chapter of her singing career.
In a three-hour American Idol Season 24 finale, Hannah Harper was crowned the winner after rounds featuring Alicia Keys performances, hometown tributes, and song remakes, with Keyla Richardson eliminated earlier to leave Harper and Jordan McCullough as the final two.