We're entering the final stage of American Idol, where the judges will have no say over whether contestants progress in the competition. The show's top-30 contestants are at Disney's Aulani Resort & Spa in Hawaii for the first-ever Ohana round.
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And just like she did with her first audition, where she sang her original track "String Cheese," Hannah Harper captured hearts. The mom-of-three chose to sing "Go Rest High On That Mountain," which was originally sung by Vince Gill. The song is a known tear-jerker.
Hannah chose that song as a way of honoring her grandpa, who is no longer with us.
"He was a patriarch. So many branches of talented people who came from him. He played music until the day he died," Hannah said of her song choice. "The legacy that he left was such a strong impression on my life. I want to do the same for my kids."
Hannah's grandma was present in the audience to witness her rendition, being drawn to tears as she watched on.
"There are so many parallels between your voice and Dolly's. It's just so beautifully country," Luke Bryan said after her rendition. "You've got the goods and your voice is so beautiful to me."
Hannah Harper's First Audition Made Carrie Underwood Cry
Hannah's now-viral audition on American Idol was touching. She detailed her battle with post-partum depression, and how that led her to write "String Cheese."
"I have three little boys. After I had my youngest, I had postpartum depression," Harper said during the audition. "I remember being on the couch. They were all crying at the same time. All I wanted was to be a mom, and I couldn't do it. I was praying that the Lord would calm my spirit. I got up off my couch and I wrote this song."
After her performance, a clearly moved Carrie Underwood admitted that Hannah's song was "just about the most relatable song I've ever heard."
Hannah has already captured America's heart. If she continues to knock her performances out of the park, she has to be viewed among the favorites to win the show. Her voice is incredible, and she's incredibly relatable.
All we can do now, is wait to see what she'll sing next.
