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.
Congratulations @TheLaineHardy!!! You’re our American Idol!! ? #AmericanIdol #IdolFinale pic.twitter.com/LwtFwQMZHu
— American Idol (@AmericanIdol) May 20, 2019
“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)
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