When you win American Idol, your life changes in a second. But when the biggest stars in the world start calling your name, you know you’ve truly made it!
Ever since Hannah Harper was crowned the champion of Season 24, the love from famous names has not stopped pouring in. From political figures like White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who gushed about her on Instagram, to the iconic Idol team itself, everyone is talking about the 25-year-old mother of three from Missouri.
The moment host Ryan Seacrest shouted her name as the winner, the entire room erupted. The celebrity judges could not hold back their joy. Carrie Underwood, who had been a huge fan since Hannah’s very first viral audition, was absolutely thrilled. After the show, Carrie shared how happy she was, saying people voted for Hannah because she is just so relatable and real.
Luke Bryan chimed in too, calling Hannah a “true artist” who stayed solid from day one. Lionel Richie offered the ultimate piece of veteran advice, telling the new star to just “take a deep breath” and enjoy this massive momentum!
‘American Idol’ judges react to Hannah Harper’s win! (Backstage Season 24 Finale)
But the star-studded praise started long before the finale. Country legend Brad Paisley highly praised Hannah’s talent early on in the competition, boldly stating that she “might win everything.” He even performed an unscripted duet with her on the Idol stage, leaving everyone speechless.
Now, Brad is taking his support to the ultimate level. Right after the finale, he stunned fans by officially inviting Hannah to perform with him at the Grand Ole Opry, country music’s most iconic stage! Even more exciting, Hannah will be joining another massive country superstar for a surprise performance that already has a million fans buzzing.
As if a date at the Opry wasn’t enough, the final moments of the show brought yet another legendary connection.
Chris Tomlin’s Message To Hannah Harper
To end the emotional finale night, Hannah sang a breathtaking, tear-filled version of “At the Cross (Love Ran Red)” as her celebratory victory song. The performance was so moving that it caught the attention of the man who wrote it: Christian music legend Chris Tomlin.
Chris Tomlin took to social media to publicly congratulate Hannah on her big win. He praised her beautiful rendition of his song and then dropped a major bombshell! He officially offered her a chance to sing it together! Tomlin wrote, “Let’s sing it together sometime!”
This incredible invite has sparked massive excitement across the internet. Fans are already predicting a hit gospel-country duet in the near future. Between a dream invitation from Chris Tomlin, a historic Grand Ole Opry debut with Brad Paisley, and praise from the legendary judges, Hannah Harper is stepping off the American Idol stage and straight into a spectacular music career!