Noah Thompson

Noah Thompson (born April 18, 2002) is an American singer who won the twentieth season of American Idol.

Noah Thompson
Born (2002-04-18) April 18, 2002
Huntington, West Virginia, U.S.
OriginLouisa, Kentucky, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • construction worker
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2021–present
Websitenoahthompsonmusic.com

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 season 20 of American Idol on May 22, 2022.[7]

Discography

Extended plays
List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details
Middle of God Knows Where
  • Released: June 9, 2023
  • Label: 19, BBR
  • Format: Digital download

Singles
List of singles
Year Title Peak chart positions Album
US
Country
[8]		 CAN Digital
[9]
2022 "One Day Tonight" 48 8 Middle of God Knows Where
"Stay" — —
"Make You Rich" — —

Awards and nominations
Year Award show Category Nominated work Result Ref
2022 People's Choice Awards Competition Contestant of 2022 Noah Thompson Nominated [10]

References
  1. Bronson, Fred (April 25, 2022). "Meet 2022's 'American Idol' Top 10". Billboard.
  2. "Kentucky's Noah Thompson, a country singer from Louisa, takes top American Idol crown". Northern Kentucky Tribune. May 24, 2022.
  3. Trepany, Charles (May 23, 2022). "From construction worker to 'American Idol' winner: Noah Thompson says 'it's changed everything'". USA Today.
  4. Black, Lauren Jo (April 21, 2022). "12 Things You May Not Know About 'American Idol' Contestant Noah Thompson". Country Now.
  5. 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.
  6. Adams, Kirby. "'I have no words': Kentucky singer Noah Thompson advances to 'American Idol' finale". Louisville Courier Journal.
  7. Kaufman, Gil (May 23, 2022). "'American Idol' Crowns Season 20 Winner During Epic Finale". Billboard.
  8. "Hot Country Songs: Week of June 4, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  9. "Canadian Digital Song Sales: Week of June 4, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  10. 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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