Imagine singing a song you wrote yourself and suddenly becoming the most famous singer in the country! That is exactly what happened to Hannah Harper. On Monday night, May 11, the world watched as Hannah was crowned the brand-new winner of American Idol Season 24. It was a magical night, but for Hannah, the fun was only beginning!
Before she gets back to work, Hannah has a very special trip to take. Even though she won first place, both she and the runner-up, Jordan McCullough, received an amazing gift from the show. They are both going on a Disney Cruise to Alaska!
This isn’t just any trip; the show is letting them bring three friends or family members along. After months of practicing and singing under bright lights, Hannah will get to see chilly glaciers and maybe even some whales. It is a well-deserved break to “chill” before her life gets super busy.
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Once she returns from her icy vacation, Hannah is hitting the road for her very first tour! She is calling it the “String Cheese Tour.” If that name sounds funny, it’s because it comes from her own original song that she sang during her first audition. That song was so special that it went viral, meaning millions of people watched it online and loved it. Moms all over the country felt happy when they heard her lyrics, and now those fans will get to see her sing live in their own cities!
Hannah’s DollyWood Performance
The most exciting stop on her tour will be at a very famous place: Dollywood! Just one day after winning the show, it was confirmed that Hannah will perform at Dollywood’s Harvest Festival on September 30 and October 1. Dollywood is a giant theme park in the mountains full of rides and yummy treats. Hannah will be singing her country and bluegrass songs as the leaves change color. It is the perfect place for a new star to shine.
Hannah Harper’s journey shows us that if you write from your heart and stay kind, amazing things can happen. From the American Idol stage to a big ship in Alaska, and finally to the stage at Dollywood, Hannah is proof that dreams really do come true. We can’t wait to see her tour bus hit the road!