Noah Thompson, the American Idol season 20 winner and country singer, celebrated his much-deserved victory after a season of incredible performances. Noah is a 20-year-old construction worker from Louisa, Kentucky, who auditioned for the show when his best friend Arthur believed in his raw talent and signed him up. Noah had no prior performing experience, but he earned three votes of yes from the American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan, and a golden ticket to Hollywood. Noah was a humble and relatable contestant whose biggest goal in life is to best father he can possibly be to his 1-year-old son, Walker.
Noah's American Idol journey was especially remarkable because he used the advice and guidance of the mentors and judges to grow in the competition, but still managed to stay true to himself. Although he sang a few country hits on the show, he was especially known for putting a country twist on songs from other genres. As Noah became more confident on stage, he experimented with his already impressive vocals and pushed himself to new heights. When American Idol season 4 winner Carrie Underwood met Noah during their Top 5 remote mentoring session, she was brought to tears, explaining that the show was created for people from small towns, such as hers and Noah's, because it changes their lives forever.
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Noah has natural talent that mentors and judges nurtured throughout the competition to help him grow into the artist that he is today. He has a bright future ahead of him, as evidenced by his single, «One Day Tonight,» which reached number one on the music charts. Although it is very difficult to choose favorites within Noah's American
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