Hannah Harper just proved that a “song about cheese” can actually change lives. This week, her emotional track, “String Cheese,” officially passed 1 million streams on Spotify.
It is her original song that she chose to sing for the American Idol audition!
It is a massive milestone for her as an independent artist. Hannah recorded this song in an old sawmill office that her brother turned into a studio. She did not have a fancy setup or a big record label. Now, the song that came out of a small place has made it big!
With her song achieving a milestone, Hannah herself posted a thank-you video for the fans!
In Honor Of String Cheese Hitting 1 Million Streams On Spotify
She wrote this song about her hard battle with postpartum depression after her third baby.
The world first saw her when she moved Carrie Underwood to tears during her audition. Carrie said that she relates to the song so much as a mother. Maybe this is the reason the song went so viral, since all the mothers relate to it!
Mothers are obsessed with how real this song feels as parents. One viewer said they finally feel seen after years of feeling alone. Another fan wrote that they cannot stop playing it on repeat because it is so beautiful. It is rare to see a song about such a sad topic connect with so many people so fast.
That audition was the big turning point that set everything in motion. Hannah took a huge risk by singing an original song instead of a famous cover.
She chose it because it was the only way to show the judges who she really was. That choice worked better than anyone ever expected.
This moment helped the song go viral and pushed the streams to the one million mark. Now, Hannah is standing tall in the Top 12.
Watching her journey from a sawmill to the big stage is truly inspiring. She has a gift for turning a hard story into a lullaby. Her style is soft, but her message is very loud. Follow Hannah Harper on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You do not want to miss what she does next as she heads to the top.
Hear the song, and tell us, do you love it?!