Noah Thompson | |
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| Born | April 18, 2002 Huntington, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Origin | Louisa, Kentucky, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Website | noahthompsonmusic |
Noah Thompson (born April 18, 2002) is an American singer who won the twentieth season of American Idol.
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Noah Thompson - Middle Of God Knows Where (Official Music Video)
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Early life
Thompson was born on April 18, 2002, in Huntington, West Virginia.[1] He attended Lawrence County High School in Louisa, Kentucky.[2] Before competing on American Idol, he worked as a construction worker.[3] He covered songs on his YouTube channel but has also performed his original songs, including "Not a Phase", "Pedestal" and "Heart Painted Black".[4] He had not intended to try out for American Idol, but his friend, Arthur, signed him up to audition for the show.[5][6]
American Idol
Thompson won the twentieth season of American Idol on May 22, 2022.[7]
| Week | Theme | Song(s) | Original artist(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 59 | Showstopper Round | "Stay" | Rihanna |
| Top 24 | Contestant's Choice | "Blue Side of the Mountain" | The SteelDrivers |
| Top 20 | Contestant's Choice | "Falling" | Harry Styles |
| "Cover Me Up" | Jason Isbell | ||
| Top 14 | Breakout hits | "Stand by Me" | Ben E. King |
| Top 11 | Judges' song contest | "Heartbreak Warfare"[a] | John Mayer |
| Top 10 | Disney night | "You've Got a Friend in Me" | Randy Newman |
| Top 7[b] | TikTok | "Painted Blue" | Sundy Best |
| Mother's Day | "Landslide" | Fleetwood Mac | |
| Top 5 | Carrie Underwood | "So Small" | Carrie Underwood |
| Contestant's Choice | "Working Man" | Larry Fleet | |
| Top 3 | Bruce Springsteen | "I'm on Fire" | Bruce Springsteen |
| Winner's song | "One Day Tonight" | Noah Thompson | |
| Reprise song | "Stay" | Rihanna |
- ^ Song chosen by Luke Bryan
- ^ Noah Thompson tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the May 8 show, so he performed from his hotel room instead of on stage.[8]
| Collaborator(s) | Song | Original artist |
|---|---|---|
| Flo Rida & American Idol Top 10 | "Good Feeling" | Flo Rida |
| Tai Verdes & American Idol Top 10 | "A-O-K" | Tai Verdes ft. 24kGoldn |
| Melissa Etheridge | "I'm the Only One" | Melissa Etheridge |
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Middle of God Knows Where |
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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| US Country [9] |
CAN Digital [10] | |||
| 2022 | "One Day Tonight" | 48 | 8 | Middle of God Knows Where |
| "Stay"[citation needed] | — | — | ||
| "Make You Rich"[citation needed] | — | — | ||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award show | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
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| 2022 | People's Choice Awards | Competition Contestant of 2022 | Noah Thompson | Nominated | [11] |
References
- ^ Bronson, Fred (April 25, 2022). "Meet 2022's 'American Idol' Top 10". Billboard.
- ^ "Kentucky's Noah Thompson, a country singer from Louisa, takes top American Idol crown". Northern Kentucky Tribune. May 24, 2022.
- ^ Trepany, Charles (May 23, 2022). "From construction worker to 'American Idol' winner: Noah Thompson says 'it's changed everything'". USA Today.
- ^ Black, Lauren Jo (April 21, 2022). "12 Things You May Not Know About 'American Idol' Contestant Noah Thompson". Country Now.
- ^ Wendowski, Andrew (May 1, 2022). "Noah Thompson Pays Tribute To Best Friend After Reuniting With His Son At Disneyland On 'American Idol'". Music Mayhem Magazine.
- ^ Adams, Kirby. "'I have no words': Kentucky singer Noah Thompson advances to 'American Idol' finale". Louisville Courier Journal.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (May 23, 2022). "'American Idol' Crowns Season 20 Winner During Epic Finale". Billboard.
- ^ "'American Idol': Noah Thompson gives his 'best' performance singing from COVID quarantine". USA TODAY. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs: Week of June 4, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ "Canadian Digital Song Sales: Week of June 4, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ^ Piña, Christy (December 6, 2022). "People's Choice Awards: Doctor Strange 2, Don't Worry Darling Take Top Prizes". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
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