Writing a hit song is hard work, even for a superstar! Hannah Harper just won American Idol Season 24 in May 2026, but she is already facing a big new challenge. In a brand-new interview, the country music singer opened up about her struggles with writing fresh music.
Even though she is super talented, she confessed that writing the perfect love song is much harder than it looks.
Right now, Hannah’s biggest project is a special song dedicated to her husband, Devon Mendenhall.
She wants it to be perfect, but she is having a really tough time finishing it! Hannah explained that simple words just do not feel big enough to show how much she loves him. She has already written six versions with different tunes, but none feel exactly right yet.
She says her husband deserves a whole book of songs for supporting her through the exhausting American Idol journey.
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When it comes to making music, Hannah likes to do things a little differently from other stars. Instead of sitting in a room full of strangers to write music, she prefers to write all by herself.
Hannah feels that her songs are like private journal entries. She wants to keep them deeply personal, so she plans to work only with a small group of close friends in the future.
Fans who loved her viral hit song “String Cheese” are in for a treat, too. Hannah promised that she would definitely write more “mama songs” about her three kids.
She wants to write about the messy, happy moments of motherhood and her wild adventures on television. She is still deciding whether to save these new tracks for a big album or release them one by one.
For now, the busy mom is balancing her normal family life with a major music tour alongside country star Lauren Alaina. Hannah is taking a deep breath, enjoying the stage, and taking her time to make sure her next chapter of music comes straight from the heart!