A local ‘American Idol’ contestant making a name for himself on the popular singing show is now announcing a local pop-up show. The 22-year-old singer from Murphy, Braden Rumfelt, has announced that he will be performing at Western Carolina University’s University Center Grand Room on Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. “Hey, BarstoolWCU and the … Read more
Braden Rumfelt has made quite an impression on the judges during Season 24 of American Idol. After making it through the Auditions, Braden performing during Hollywood Week on the February 23 episode. He sang Sam Smith‘s “I’m Not the Only One,” and Luke Bryan raved, “Can you make it look harder next time? We knew … Read more
The moment the first lyric rang out, it wasn’t just a cover. It was a reckoning. On the stage of American Idol, rising contestant Hannah Harper chose a song that carries both heartbreak and history — “Never Again, Again.” Originally made famous by Lee Ann Womack, the track is no easy feat. It demands vulnerability, restraint, and … Read more
Why are so many American Idol viewers rallying behind Hannah Harper this season? As Season 24 moves deeper into the competition, the Willow Springs, Missouri mom of three is quickly becoming more than just a standout contestant — she’s becoming a movement. When fans first met American Idol hopeful Hannah Harper, it wasn’t just her … Read more