"I plan to rest for two weeks before beginning a tour."
Hannah Harper Wins American Idol Season 24
Hannah Harper, a 26-year-old stay-at-home mother from Missouri, was declared the winner of American Idol season 24 in the finale held on Monday. The competition concluded with Harper finishing ahead of runner-up Jordan McCullough and third-place finalist Keyla Richardson.
Results and Finalists
The top three contestants for the season were Keyla Richardson, Jordan McCullough, and Hannah Harper.
- Keyla Richardson, a music teacher from Florida, was eliminated before the final vote.
- Jordan McCullough, a 27-year-old worship director from Tennessee, finished as the runner-up.
- Hannah Harper, a 26-year-old stay-at-home mother from Missouri, won the competition.
Milestone
Harper is the first female country singer to win American Idol since Carrie Underwood won season four.
Post-Win Plans
Harper has stated she plans to rest for two weeks before beginning a tour.
Statements
- Runner-up McCullough expressed gratitude and stated he wanted to remain present in the moment.
- Host Ryan Seacrest advised the finalists to build on the momentum they had created.
- Judge Luke Bryan encouraged the contestants to work hard.
- Judge Carrie Underwood commented that each contestant possessed unique strengths.
- Judge Lionel Ritchie emphasized the challenge of building a career.