Hannah Harper is officially the newest winner of American Idol! But before she was holding the shiny trophy, she was just a regular mom living out of a suitcase. Now that the confetti has settled, Hannah is giving her fans a special look at how she won the show. She posted a beautiful behind-the-scenes video of her 53-day journey to the top.
The video starts in a very sweet and quiet way. It shows Hannah at home in Missouri with her husband, Devon, and their three little boys. Hannah reminds everyone that before she was a TV star, she was a stay-at-home mom. She even talks about how hard it was to be away from her family for nearly two months to chase her big dream!
Hannah Harper 1st Idol BTS
Next, the video takes fans back to the very beginning: her first audition. We see clips of Hannah singing her famous song, “String Cheese,” which she wrote about the crazy, messy days of being a mom. The video shows judge Carrie Underwood crying tears of joy during the audition! From there, the video goes fast, showing Hannah practicing her songs, getting her hair and makeup done, and making close friends with the other singers on the show.
But it wasn’t all glamorous. Hannah also shows the tough parts of her journey. There are clips of her looking very tired, feeling homesick, and calling her kids on FaceTime from her hotel room. Through it all, Hannah says her faith in God and her husband’s support kept her going.
Hannah Harper 2nd Idol BTS
The most exciting part of the video is the very end. It shows the exact moment the judges said her name and announced she won the whole competition! Confetti flies everywhere, and Hannah cries happy tears as she hugs her family. The video ends with Hannah singing a worship song on stage, her hands in the air, thanking God for her big win. It is a beautiful video that shows dreams really do come true if you work hard and never give up!