Twin brothers Kellen and Braden Rumfelt from Murphy, North Carolina, have been making waves both as a family act and on national television. Before Braden’s rise on American Idol Season 24, the brothers had already teamed up with their family on the single “The Greatest Love Story,” a song that reflects their strong family traditions, faith, and deep musical roots.
The track was released under the name The Rumfelt Family, a group known in their local community for blending Christian, bluegrass, and southern influences. Long before American Idol, music was already a central part of the Rumfelt household, with Kellen and Braden performing alongside their family at church and community events.
Now, Braden Rumfelt, 22, is stepping into the national spotlight after a powerful American Idol audition that earned him a Golden Ticket to Hollywood Week. Accompanied by his twin brother Kellen on guitar, Braden delivered an emotional version of “Girl Crush” by Little Big Town, instantly catching the attention of judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood.
Both Bryan and Richie openly praised Braden’s voice and presence, with their comments leading many fans to see him as an early front-runner in this year’s competition.
Braden grew up in a close-knit, faith-driven family. His father, Chris Rumfelt, is the lead pastor at First Free Will Baptist Church in Hayesville, and church music helped shape the twins’ sound from a young age.
Though both brothers once dreamed of playing professional baseball, Braden’s path changed after he was diagnosed with a congenital leg condition that required two major surgeries. Music soon became his new focus and source of healing.
That journey makes “The Greatest Love Story” especially meaningful. The previously released single now feels like a foundation for Braden’s current moment—showing fans that his success on American Idol is built on years of family collaboration, faith, and perseverance.
As American Idol Season 24 continues, audiences are watching closely to see how far Braden will go. With the support of his twin brother, his family, and his hometown of Murphy, there is little doubt that Braden Rumfelt is a name fans will continue to hear well beyond the Idol stage.