Tuesday, January 14th, 2025

Louisiana native Laine Hardy wins American Idol 17


20 May 2019  

Time taken to read : < 1 Minute


  • A
  • A
  • A

NEW YORK: Louisiana native Laine Hardy has won American Idol season 17.

Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie asked if Hardy would be willing to give it another try. “He got good,” Perry, 34, said during his unplanned audition.


“What’s your problem? Why don’t you want to come back? Take this ticket. You found your confidence!”

Throughout the season, the 19-year-old heartthrob received praise for his Southern charm and raspy vocals.
He was crowned the winner for ABC’s 2nd season of Idol. (Agencies)

Publish Date : 20 May 2019 13:33 PM

Education Minister pledges to connect Yoga to classroom

KATHMANDU: Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Bidya Bhattarai, has

Half-yearly review of budget: 39 percent income, 35 percent expenditures

KATHMANDU: The half-yearly review of the budget indicates that 39

Magar community celebrates Maghe Sankranti with traditional songs and dances (In photos)

KATHMANDU: On the occasion of Maghe Sankranti, the Magar community

Prachanda claims current government won’t last long, says no effort needed to topple it

SINDHUPALCHOK: Chair of the main opposition, the CPN (Maoist Centre),

President Paudel hosts Maghe Sankranti celebration at Sheetal Niwas

KATHMANDU: The Tharu community and other groups across the country