Imagine driving up to your favorite coffee shop to get a cold drink. You roll down your window, look up, and realize the person handing you your coffee is the brand-new winner of American Idol!
That is exactly what happened to some very lucky people in a small town in Missouri.
Just days after winning the giant singing contest on television, Hannah Harper decided to go back to her home state. But she did not go home just to rest. Instead, she put on an apron and went to work at a 7 Brew Coffee shop in the town of West Plains!
She took over Lane 2 of the drive-thru, and a video of her surprise shift is now going wild on the internet.
Hannah Harper As A Barista
From late morning until lunchtime, Hannah did everything a real barista does. She took orders, mixed drinks, and handed out a sweet iced coffee called a “Blondie.” The best part of the video is watching the customers’ faces. Some people completely froze when they saw her. Others started laughing because they could not believe their eyes.
A few young girls got so excited that they actually started crying happy tears! When Hannah saw how emotional they were, she did not act like a big, fancy star. Instead, she asked, “Why are you crying?” She laughed, gave them big smiles, and even stepped outside to take quick pictures with her trembling fans. She even noticed that one car was playing her own music on the radio!
Word about the secret coffee shift spread fast, and soon the drive-thru line was packed with cars. Hannah even got to say hello to a cute little puppy dog named Bobby in one of the vehicles.
This sweet event happened because 7 Brew Coffee was a sponsor for American Idol this year. But for the people of Missouri, it was much more than a business deal. It proved that Hannah is still the same kind, humble, small-town mom she was before she became famous. Win or lose, she loves her hometown, and her fans love her right back!