The Idol finale featured performances from Earth, Wind and Fireplace, Carrie Underwood, and Flo Rida.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — From the Bluegrass to Hollywood, Kentucky native Noah Thompson has been topped this 12 months’s American Idol.
For the reason that day his pal pushed him to audition for the present, Thompson has impressed judges from week to week along with his soulful nation vocals and southern allure.
Thompson sang his approach by means of the grand finale, protecting Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m on Fireplace” and even singing “I’m The Solely One” with legendary Melissa Etheridge.
He additionally debuted his new single “One Day Tonight.”
When host Ryan Seacrest introduced Thompson because the winner he stated, “his coronary heart was beating out of his chest.”
Along with his American Idol win, he additionally scores a recording contract and will get to take a cruise on Disney’s brand-new cruise liner “Want.”
Greater than 16 million voted throughout Sunday evening’s finale.
The American Idol grand finale featured particular performances from Earth, Wind and Fireplace, Carrie Underwood, and Flo Rida.
You possibly can take heed to Noah Thompson’s first single proper right here.
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