Kentucky native one of three hoping to capture American Idol crown

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sunday marks an enormous day for Louisa, Kentucky native Noah Thompson.

His onerous work has paid off and he’s one in all three vying to earn the American Idol crown.

For the reason that day his pal pushed him to audition for the present, Thompson has impressed judges from week to week together with his soulful nation vocals and southern attraction.

Certainly one of his most memorable moments is when he dared to cowl Rihanna’s 2012 hit, “Keep.” The second had judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan in awe. His nation spin on the tune additionally launched him into the highest 25.

Each week, Thompson was challenged and even confronted an excellent larger problem of COVID-19. He didn’t permit the virus to cease him. Thompson sang his cowl of “Painted Blue” remotely and nonetheless managed to captivate the viewers.

The strain is on with Sunday night time’s grand finale. Thompson is up towards some sturdy competitors – HunterGirl and Leah Marlene who’ve some sturdy vocals.

The larger query is, can Thompson pull out a showstopping efficiency to develop into Kentucky’s first American Idol winner?

We are going to discover out when the competitors begins at 8 p.m. on WHAS11.

The American Idol grand finale will function particular performances from Earth, Wind and Hearth, Carrie Underwood, Flo Rida and extra.

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