
American Idol Season 24 has got its much-awaited winner after a thrilling finale. On the night of May 11, 2026 (ET), the final clash of the music show took place, and the fan favourite, Hannah Harper, emerged victorious. American Idol is one of the longest-running reality singing competitions, and it has once again lived up to its reputation of finding the country’s next music superstar from unsigned talent. Besides Hannah Harper, Season 24’s top 3 contestants included Jordan McCullough (1st runner-up) and Keyla Richardson (2nd runner-up). All of them impressed the judges and the audience with their mesmerising vocals.
Regarding the winner, Hannah Harper, she is a country and bluegrass artist hailing from Missouri. She is a caring daughter, loving wife and a doting mother. She is a 25-year-old stay-at-home mother of three. Notably, Hannah’s initial popularity as a singer is also connected to her kids. She first gained national attention during her viral audition with the original song, String Cheese, which she wrote while battling postpartum depression. Regardless, Hannah is now happily married to her husband, Devon Mendenhall, and they have three kids. Here’s everything we know about the family of five.
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