Hannah Harper’s hometown visit to Willow Springs was one of the most emotional moments of this entire season.
After making the Top 3, Hannah returned home to a massive parade and outdoor concert, with thousands of fans filling the streets just to welcome her back.
During backstage interviews, she admitted the whole thing still feels “surreal” to her
and that seeing her hometown show up for her in such a big way has been hard to fully take in.
ONE OF THE BIGGEST SHOCKS FOR HANNAH BEEN HER SUDDEN RISE ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
Before Idol, she had around 100 followers and mostly posted simple home-singing videos.
Now, millions of people know her name, and her audition alone has reportedly crossed 45 million views.
Hannah Harper’s hometown visit highlights
But even with all the attention, Hannah says family is still the most important thing in her life.
She has been open about how hard it has been spending so much time away from her husband and three children during the competition.
She recently admitted there are days when she feels stretched in two directions, wanting to follow her dream while also simply being home with her kids.
THAT STRUGGLE HAS QUITLY BECOME ONE OF THE MOST RELATABLE PARTS OF HER STORY
Hannah Opens up Backstage – discussing current life
Backstage in Willow Springs, she talked about wanting life to slow down once the season ends so she can enjoy simple family moments again. At the same time, she knows things are changing fast.
And if the reaction in Willow Springs is any sign, Hannah Harper is already so much more than just a contestant to the people who watched her grow up. To them, she is their hometown star.