Top 3 American Idol season 20 finalist Noah Thompson has been a fan-favorite since his audition, and now he will most likely win the competition on the May 22 finale. Noah is a 20-year-old construction worker from Louisa, Kentucky with no prior performing experience. His best friend Arthur recognized his raw talent and signed him up for the show. The judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan were so impressed by Noah that he received three votes of yes and earned his golden ticket to Hollywood. Noah won the hearts of his fans with his humble personality and ambition to be the best father he can be to his 1-year-old son, Walker.
Throughout the American Idol competition, Noah brought his distinct country style to every one of his performances. For the Hollywood Week Showstopper round, he injected his country flavor into Rihanna's «Stay,» stunning the judges with his artistry. Noah continued to reinvent songs into country classics such as «Falling» by Harry Styles (Top 20), «Heartbreak Warfare» by John Mayer (Top 11), and «You've Got a Friend in Me» from Toy Story (Top 10).
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During the American Idol Top 7 week, Noah was diagnosed with COVID-19 and delivered his two performances from his hotel room. Despite Noah being visibly sick, the judges praised these two performances as his best yet, and he earned his place in the Top 5. As Noah sings for the American Idol crown in the finale along with HunterGirl and Leah Marlene, there is every indication that he will win the competition for many reasons.
With no professional training and no prior performing experience, Noah brought his raw talent to the American Idol stage. Fans watched his
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