Could the American Idol contest be over already? Even though there are still nine singers left, the internet is having a total meltdown over one girl: Hannah Harper.
People are watching her videos so many times that many have started to think she has an unfair advantage!
When people say Hannah has an “unfair advantage,” they mean she is already a superstar. While other singers are begging for likes and votes, Hannah’s videos are getting millions of views. She has a huge “army” of fans that follow her every move. Some people think the show needs her more than she needs the show! They believe she could leave today and sign a big record deal by Monday morning.
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While others think it’s unfair, Hannah continues to grow her fan base with her talent!
In the most recent episode, Hannah walked onto the stage with just her guitar and sang “Landslide” by Stevie Nicks. This is a very famous and emotional song. Most singers try to dance or jump around to get attention, but Hannah just stood still and sang.
It worked! The judges, including Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan, were visibly moved. Fans called it “angelic” and “mesmerizing.” One person even said they had heard the song a hundred times, but they never truly felt it until Hannah sang it! It tells that she is MELTING hearts.
Even though most people love her, there is a small group of critics called the “performance police.” They say Hannah is “boring” because she doesn’t run around the stage. They want her to show more energy and “bring the heat.”
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But Hannah’s fans have a great answer for that. They point to legends like Dolly Parton. Dolly doesn’t need to do backflips to be great! Hannah’s voice is so pure and rich that she doesn’t need to move. Her guitar was miked perfectly, and the quiet moments in her song were just as beautiful as the loud ones.
Because she is so popular, some fans are joking that the show is “rigged” in her favor. They feel like she is a “real” singer in a world of manufactured voices. Whether she wins the trophy or not, Hannah Harper has already won the “digital war.” She is a woman of class and elegance who belongs on a record right now. We can’t wait to see what she does next on Disney Night!