Noah Thompson

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

Early life
Thompson was born on April 18, 2002, in Huntington, West Virginia. He attended Lawrence County High School in Louisa, Kentucky. Before competing on American Idol, he worked as a construction worker. He covered songs on his YouTube channel but has also performed his original songs, including "Not a Phase", "Pedestal" and "Heart Painted Black". He had not intended to try out for American Idol, but his friend, Arthur, signed him up to audition for the show.

American Idol
Thompson won the twentieth season of American Idol on May 22, 2022.