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Music lovers nationwide were recently introduced to a stunning singer/songwriter named Hannah Harper. While she has been pursuing a solo career for several years now and steadily growing a fanbase across social media, her American Idol audition brought an extra boost of attention to her talent.
On Monday, Feb 2, the songstress stepped in front of the show’s judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie and performed a moving original song inspired by motherhood, “String Cheese.” Her powerful vocals earned her a golden ticket and the opportunity to advance in the competition.
With her emotional performance leaving a lasting impression on both the judges and viewers at home, Hannah Harper is quickly becoming a name to remember. Keep reading to learn five key facts about to know about the singer-songwriter making waves on American Idol.
She Is A Country, Bluegrass, And Gospel Singer From Southeast Missouri
Harper developed her love for singing on stage at the age of 9 years old and has never looked back. Even though she has traveled far beyond Missouri throughout her life, the singer/songwriter ultimately found herself returning to Missouri to settle down and plant the roots of her own family.
She Cut Her Teeth Performing In Her Family Band, The Harper Collective
While she is mainly pursuing a solo career in this chapter of her journey, Hannah Harper performed in her family’s bluegrass band, now known as The Harper Collective, for seven years. The group consisted of her mom and dad, Katrina and Gaylon, plus siblings Dillon and Dalton, and Dillon’s wife Makeena. Harper explained her dad quit his job at the lead mine to allow the family to pursue music full time, traveling from coast-to-coast in a 40-foot-long tour bus. They went on to win the SPBGMA International Band Contest in 2010 and have recorded two albums for Pisgah Ridge and Crossroads Records.
She Is A Mom To Three Boys And Has Been Married For Eight Years
Harper and her now-husband Devon met in a small church in Missouri where she served as a worship leader. They tied the knot at 18 years old and by 19 they welcomed their first child into the world. Now, they are a family of five living in a house that Harper and her husband built back in 2020. Specific ages and names for her sons have not been revealed to the public.
“Somehow we blinked, and here we are with three beautiful babies and a home we built from the ground up,” she wrote in a social post in December. “We’ve walked through the ups, the downs, and everything in between… and this might just be my favorite season yet. I never imagined I could chase music and still be a present mom — but the Lord has provided in ways I never could’ve dreamed. I’m so thankful for this life, and I can’t wait to bring my babies right beside me as we step into this next season.”
Vince Gill’s “Go Rest High On That Mountain” Was A Staple in Her Family
The songstress regularly shares covers from a wide range of artists, spanning country, bluegrass, faith-based music and more. One song she recently called attention to was Vince Gill’s “Go Rest High On That Mountain.” On January 10, she took to Instagram to post a video of herself alongside two fellow female singers, delivering a heartfelt rendition of the beloved song, noting it was her late grandfather’s “most requested” tune to sing.
“This was a staple song for us growing up. Before we ever knew it was a Vince Gill song, it was “Bob Lewis’s song” in our family. It was our grandpa’s most requested and most loved song to sing. Now he’s in the arms of Jesus, and we’ll make sure our kids grow up knowing the love, memories, and legacy tied to this song. 🤍”
She Sang An Original Song For Her American Idol Audition
Fans first met Hannah Harper during her emotional American Idol audition. Wearing a homemade patchwork dress, she performed her original song “String Cheese” with her brother Dalton on guitar. The song, inspired by her battle with postpartum depression, took a heartfelt turn when her young son asked her to open his string cheese, reminding her she was exactly where she was meant to be. The performance earned her a golden ticket to Hollywood Week.
“I finally opened his cheese and when I did, I realized that God had put me in that place and that where I was in my house was the biggest ministry that I could ever have and being a mom,” she told the judges.
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In a sudden move, Luke Combs has unexpectedly pulled out of the EA SPORTS™ Presents Madden Bowl, scheduled to take place on February 6 at San Francisco’s Chase Center, just one day before the big event.
Combs, who was slated to headline the star-studded lineup, will now be replaced by Zach Bryan, stepping in to take over the headlining spot alongside Teddy Swims, Stephen Wilson Jr., Gavin Adcock, and LaRussell.
EA Sports confirmed the change, citing a personal reason for Combs’ cancellation: “Luke has to hold it down at home with a new one on the way. All love for Luke and his family.”
Combs himself shared a brief statement with fans, promising that family comes before anything else in his life. “So sorry to miss y’all at Madden Bowl, but family always comes first. Have a great time.”
Luke Combs and his wife Nicole are expecting their third child any time now. The couple made the announcement on Instagram in late September in a sweet post that showcased their two sons, Tex Lawrence and Beau Lee. At the time, they revealed the baby was expected to arrive “this winter.”
Luke and Nicole opted to leave the baby’s gender a surprise and promised they would be happy with “any and all lil nuggets.”
As a longtime football fan, Combs previously shared his excitement to perform at the event.
“Panthers football has been a staple in my life since I was a kid, so playing Madden has been something I’ve always done – still do to this day on tour,” Combs previously stated. “Getting the invite from EA SPORTS to be a part of the Madden Bowl at the biggest football game in the world – the Super Bowl, was a no-brainer. I can’t wait and I’m still holding out hope my Panthers will be there too.”
The Madden Bowl, which blends high-energy live music with the excitement of football, promises to be a can’t-miss celebration of fans, music, and the sport, even with the last-minute lineup change.
Starting at 7:00 PM PST, fans can tune in to EA SPORTS’ social channels to catch every A-list star and athlete arrival, plus exclusive behind-the-scenes access from the EA SPORTS Presents Madden Bowl Blue Carpet, hosted by Jameis Winston and Kay Adams. Twitch streamer Sketch will livestream from the carpet, featuring athletes going head-to-head in a one-play Madden NFL 26 showdown. Meanwhile, the I AM ATHLETE podcast will be on-site, providing additional content and a unique perspective that brings fans closer to all the action.
The event is one of many exciting events leading into Super Bowl LX, where the Seattle Seahawks will take on the New England Patriots. All the excitement will unfold throughout Super Bowl LX, airing Sunday, February 8 at 6:30pm ET on NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, and Universo.
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Carly Pearce has built a reputation for teaming up with some of country music’s best voices, creating unforgettable duets that have helped define her career. From the emotional “We Don’t Fight Anymore” with Chris Stapleton to chart-toppers like “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Lee Brice and “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” alongside Ashley McBryde, Pearce has proven she knows how to pick the perfect duet partners.
Even with an impressive list of collaborations under her belt, the Grammy-winning artist has plenty of names still on her wish list.
“Chris was my top dream, like period, so it’s been kind of crazy for me to think about, you know, what else?” Pearce shared. “But I would say a few people – I love Lee Ann Womack, I love Alison Krauss and Union Station, I love Cody Johnson, I love Brothers Osborne. So yeah, there’s definitely other people. I just, I love great voices.”
Pearce could even team up with a new collaborator on her upcoming studio album, expected later this year. She teased plans to “collaborate with one of the biggest artists in our format and also one of my childhood heroes.”
While fans will have to wait for more details about this exciting collaboration, Pearce has given a glimpse of the album’s direction with recent releases “Dream Come True” and “Church Girl.” In a recent interview with Country Now, she revealed that this chapter of her music will feature some of her most honest and personal songs yet, a result of her decision to focus on creating music that fulfills her, rather than chasing awards or chart success.
“It’s been a decade since ‘Every Little Thing’ came out. And [I’m] just kind of reevaluating, ‘okay, what do I want the next 10 years to look like? And what is success to me?’ Because I’ve had all these big on paper things. Did it change the way that I felt about myself? No. So that means I got to do some work,” Pearce told us. “And what do I need to do to make Carly whole without accolades? So I’ve kind of been on that part of the journey…”
With this new album, fans can expect Carly Pearce to step beyond the “heartbreak girl” image she’s become known for.
“I think what this record did is it pushed me. What else do I care about? What else do I believe in? What else are the facets that maybe people don’t know about me? Maybe my closest friends know about me, but others don’t,” she reflects. “And pushing that vulnerability made me more excited, not scared. Just like, let’s go. I didn’t even know I had all this stuff. I’m five records in and I’m like, wait, there’s so much more here. Cool.”
Carly Pearce is bringing some of her new songs on the road on her Inside The Dream Tour, bringing her live show to fans in the UK and Ireland later this year. For more tour dates, click HERE.
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Luke Combs, Jason Aldean, Megan Moroney and Ella Langley are all included. Continue reading…The Boot – Country Music News, Music Videos and Songs
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Ella Langley is calling on her fans to help her make country music history.
Early Thursday morning, the buzzed-about country star took to Instagram Stories with an urgent plea, revealing that her latest single, “Choosin’ Texas,” is locked in a tight race for the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, going neck and neck with Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need.”
According to Langley, one final push could make all the difference.
“Y’all have put me in a position to do something only a few females in country music have ever done,” she shared. “I’m being told we’re neck and neck on getting the #1 and if we have one last push on iTunes we might make country music history.”
She went on to explain just how rare the achievement would be, adding, “Less than 10 women in country music have gotten a number one on Billboard. I know we can do it.”
If “Choosin’ Texas” claims the top spot, Langley would join an elite group of women who have reached No. 1, marking a major milestone in her fast-rising career.
The milestone would mark another major accolade for “Choosin’ Texas,” which surged to No. 1 on the Billboard Streaming Songs chart this week, becoming just the fourth country song by a lead woman to top the chart in its 13-year history. The track also hit No. 1 on both the U.S. Spotify Chart and the Apple Music U.S. Songs Chart on Friday (Jan. 30) and is set to officially impact pop radio this week.
“Choosin Texas” was written by Langley with Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick, and Joybeth Taylor. The song was born during a writing retreat.
“We wrote a bunch of songs together, but the second one really stuck with me. Miranda, being from Texas, started telling us one of her wild stories about drinkin’ and doing something ridiculous, and I said, ‘Well, she’s from Texas, I can tell.’ As soon as I said that, we all just looked at each other like —yep, that’s it! That’s the next song,” Langley previously recalled. “She’s from Texas, the girl he went with. And I thought well…you know I love a song like that.”
The song serves as the lead single off Langley’s forthcoming sophomore album, Dandelion, which is set to release on April 10.
In support of the album, Ella Langley will headline her Dandelion Tour, kicking off May 7 in Toledo, Ohio, and running through August 15. The 16-date run will bring her to arenas and amphitheaters across the U.S., with stops in cities like St. Louis, Oklahoma City, and Austin, before wrapping in Fort Worth, Texas.
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