Who is the next 'American Idol'? See who was crowned the winner in the season 24 finale
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Key Points:
- Hannah Harper, a 26-year-old stay-at-home mom from Missouri, won season 24 of "American Idol," becoming the first female country singer to win since Carrie Underwood in season four.
- Jordan McCullough, a 27-year-old worship director from Tennessee, finished as the runner-up, while Keyla Richardson, a music teacher from Florida, placed third.
- Harper plans to go on tour following her win, with a busy schedule lined up through September and October after a brief two-week break.
- Judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan praised the finalists for their talent and work ethic, emphasizing the importance of hard work and seizing opportunities in building a music career.
- The show is broadcast on ABC, a part of The Walt Disney Company, which also owns Disney+ and Hulu.