American Idol season 22 finalist Triston Harper made it to the Top 5 of the reality singing competition series, and he's been busy furthering his music career since the show ended in May 2024. Triston was just 15 years old when he auditioned for American Idol, and he blew away the judges--Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan--with his phenomenal rendition of "Cover You Up" and his wise-beyond-his-years personality.
Throughout American Idol season 22, Triston continued to impress everyone with his exceptional performances, including "By Your Grace," "God's Country," "'Til You Can't," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Beautiful Crazy," "She's Country," "Sand in My Boots," "T-R-O-U-B-L-E," "Easy on Me," "Almost There," and "Life is a Highway." Triston also sang two original songs, including "Wrapped Up in Jesus" and "H-O-P-E," which he released as a single during his American Idol run. He also became known for his dance moves during the show. Here's what he's been up to since his incredible journey on American Idol.
Triston Harper Has Been Recording & Releasing New Music
Triston Writes Original Songs
Triston is a talented songwriter who writes his own country music songs. In a July 2024 Instagram post, Triston shared part of his song, "Wrapped Up in Jesus," which he sang on American Idol. He released it on every streaming platform on July 19, 2024.
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In another July 2024 Instagram post, Triston shared videos of himself singing four original songs, which he said he would be performing live in his concerts. They included "Show Me the Way," "This Is My Story," "Every Country Boy Needs a Bible," and "Heart Attack." Triston also released his version of "By Your Grace" by Cody Johnson on YouTube in July 2024.
Triston Harper Has Been Performing Live
Triston Sang At CMA Fest 2024
On June 6, 2024, Triston performed during the 19 Takeover event at CMA Fest, along with his fellow American Idol season 22 finalists runner-up Will Moseley, Jack Blocker, Emmy Russell, and Mia Matthews, American Idol season 21 winner Iam Tongi and finalists Colin Stough and Haven Madison, American Idol season 20 runner-up HunterGirl, and American Idol season 18 finalist Grace Leer.
Triston also performed at the Pensacola Interstate Fair on October 21, 2024, in Pensacola, Florida. He also performed with his band, Triston Harper and the Dreamcatchers at Acapulco's Mexican restaurant in Atmore, Alabama on July 13, 2024.
Triston Harper Appeared On A TV Show
Triston Went Fishing On The Show
In July 2024, Triston appeared on Tru-X Outdoors, an NGBN-TV show about hunting and fishing. In an Instagram post, host Micah McCreary shared a video of Triston on the show, trying to catch some fish. They wanted to catch a 10-pounder. In the clip, Triston is shown fishing with Micah.
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Triston was one of the most delightful American Idol season 22 contestants. He exuded pure joy on stage, and really blossomed during his time on the show. He's still very young, so he has many years ahead of him during which he can continue his musical journey. With his spectacular vocal talent and sensational stage presence, Triston is definitely one of the most memorable American Idol season 22 contestants.
American Idol is available to stream on Hulu.
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American Idol is a reality singing competition that adds to the international "Idol" brand, conceived initially in the U.K. as Pop Idol. Holding massive auditions across the U.S., American Idol invited several contestants to perform in front of a panel of judges that would determine whether or not they'd go on to future rounds for a chance at competing in the fully televised premiere of the show. Contestants are voted off each week by American participation via voting through various mediums, and the winner of the competition would be given a contract with a record label to secure a future as America's next musical idol.
Release Date June 11, 2002
Seasons 22
Streaming Service(s) FOX
Franchise(s) American Idol
Showrunner Nigel Lythgoe
Franchise Idol, American Idol
Creator(s) Simon Fuller
Production Company Fremantle North Americ, 19 Entertainment
Producers Simon Fuller , Simon Jones , Nigel Lythgoe , Ken Warwick , David Hill
Avg Episode Length 2-3 hours
English (US) ·