Throughout season 22 of American Idol, fans watched as the show presented rising stars like Jack Blocker, Will Moseley, Emmy Russell, Abi Carter, and Triston Harper. While the show narrowed down the contestants each week, it got incredibly difficult given the amount of talent on the stage. But while a fan favorite, Harper ended his run on the show as a finalist. Season 22 would eventually go to Carter. But for Harper, he focused on his future, especially after he announced he got married and was expecting a child.
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In early November, Harper shared the exciting news with his fans on Facebook when he announced his marriage to Paris Reed. And while fans gushed over the couple, two days later – the singer dropped another bombshell thanks to his mother, Hattie Mae Sullivan. She wrote, “Now Everybody has congratulated me on Triston and Paris getting married but to me that is old news but now I’m bout to be a ‘G Ma.’ ”
‘American Idol’ Star Triston Harper Opened Up About Family Struggles As A Kid
Although still a young adult, Harper seemed in high spirits to start his life with Reed. While some fans questioned the decision at such a young age, others rallied around him, proving that love conquers all. “My parents were together at 15 and 17, had all 4 of us by 21, and were married 56 wonderful years till my mom recently passed. It can be done! Congrats and best of luck to you both!” Another fan added, “My parents got married when they were 18 and 19 years old. They will be celebrating their 56th wedding anniversary this month. It’s all about the partner you choose, not about peoples opinions. Wishing you all the best. Congratulations.”
Throughout his time on American Idol, Harper never ran from his past and the struggles his family faced. He once revealed, “By the age of 11, my mom was with my stepdad. He was getting very abusive. We had to leave McIntosh and then everything went sideways.” Showing just how bad it got, Harper explained, “The lowest part of my life is when me and my mom had got homeless and were sleeping on the sidewalk. I had just turned 12.”
Going from being homeless to American Idol, Harper insisted, “It makes me happy just thinking about it.” And with a wife and baby on the way, it seems the future is bright for the rising country singer.
(TALENTKINGHD, 2024)
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