Noah Thompson’s Journey After Winning American Idol: From Victory to Struggles as an Independent Artist in Country Music

Ryan Seacrest may have announced Noah Thompson as the winner of American Idol, but winning has not brought him new chances. In May 2024, Noah Thompson was dropped by his record label, 19 Entertainment.

Even with this setback, Thompson decided to chase his singing dream and work as an independent artist. However, being independent in the tough music industry has been challenging for Thompson. He turned to social media to ask his fans for help in securing some bookings.

American Idol is a popular singing reality show that has created stars from unknown singers. The show started on Fox and later moved to ABC.

It has helped many artists, like winners Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, and even eliminated contestants like Jennifer Hudson and Adam Lambert. Despite winning in 2022, Noah Thompson has yet to find his place in the music scene.

Noah Thompson Is Trying To Find His Stride

In country music, it is tough to stand out. Noah Thompson has learned this lesson. After being dropped by 19 Entertainment, he found some success as a writer. He co-wrote the song “Front Door Famous,” which appeared on Luke Combs’ recent album, Fathers & Sons.

Despite this achievement, Thompson has reached out to fans to help him add new performances to his fall schedule. In a video on Instagram, he said, “If anybody on here is interested in booking me for anything, I mean like a venue, private party, etc., whatever, anything of that nature,” and encouraged fans to fill out a booking form on his Instagram page.

Noah Thompson (Credit: Hulu)

With his appeal to fans, the independent artist may be struggling to fill his performance calendar. While it is common for American Idol winners to try different paths after the show, the crowded country music scene might be the reason Thompson has not yet found his niche.

After competing in Season 20, Thompson co-headlined a tour with runner-up HunterGirl. His latest single, “Upbringing,” was released in August. This was his first song as an independent artist. Even though he shares positive updates on social media, it might not reflect the whole truth. American Idol is available to stream on Hulu.

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