Who Won 'American Idol' in 2022? We Have the AnswerHome > Television > Reality TV > American IdolSource: ABC Noah Thompson Was Crowned the Winner of Season 20 of ' American Idol' By Leila KozmaMay 23 2022, Published 9:41 a.m. ET Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for the Season 20 finale of American Idol. A 19-year-old construction worker from Louisa, Ky., snatched up the prestigious title of the next American Idol after a streak of unforgettable performances. Noah Thompson cemented himself as one of the strongest contestants on American Idol early on with electrifying takes on country hits like Chris Stapleton's "Starting Over" and Bruce Springsteen's "I'm on Fire." He joined HunterGirl and Leah Marlene in the final three this season.Article continues below advertisement Who won Season 20 of ' American Idol' Here' s what you should know Noah Thompson became the latest singer to follow in the footsteps of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Jordin Sparks after having another go at Rihanna's hit song, "Stay," among a few others, in the Season 20 finale of American Idol on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Source: ABCArticle continues below advertisement "No matter what, I will always be a small-town kid. That's how I grew up, that's how I like it," Noah explained on American Idol. In the same clip, he also showed the "Country Music Highway" sign next to the corresponding section of US-23. As Noah said, one of his goals is to get his name listed on the sign alongside his heroes, Larry Cordle, Ricky Skaggs, Don Rigsby, Keith Whitley, and Tyler Childers. What is the prize for winning ' American Idol' Noah gets to nab a handsome check for $250,000 and a record deal with Hollywood Records/19 Recordings, the labels who nurtured previous American Idol winners like Maddie Poppe and Laine Hardy. A proud family man, Noah will likely set aside a percentage of the prize money for his son, Walker Lee Thompson, and long-term girlfriend, Angel Dixon. Article continues below advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Noah Thompson (@noahthompsonmusic) HunterGirl came second and Leah Marlene came third in the Season 20 finale of ' American Idol ' Noah's tracklist for the night included "I'm on Fire" by Bruce Springsteen, "One Day Tonight," an original track, and "Stay" by Rihanna, the song he performed during "Hollywood Week." HunterGirl received high praise for "Dancing in the Dark" by Bruce Springsteen and "Red Bird," an original track. She also performed "I Told You So" by Randy Travis as part of a duet with Luke Bryan. Leah Marlene sang "Cover Me." AdvertisementMore from Distractify Sam Finelli Isn't the First Autistic 'American Idol' Singer to Make it to Hollywood How 'American Idol' Has Struggled With the Right Age Limit Here's Everything You Need to Know About Auditioning for American Idol Latest American Idol News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.