Noah Thompson American Idol Winner 20th season

Hailing from the hollers of Eastern Kentucky, Noah Thompson learned early on that while life is tough, survival is even tougher. As a songwriter, Thompson has found a voice he never knew he had and as a result, his sound has become that much more authentic. Case in point is his new single “Upbringing.” One day in early 2024, he went to his first ever writing session with Josh Dorr and Lalo Guzman and was not feeling all that great about himself. He was in a dark place and was working to pull himself out. 

The result of the self-proclaimed therapy session is “Upbringing,” a verbal, hauntingly honest autobiographical account of Noah's life. Serving as his debut song as an independent artist, it's making a big statement both musically as well as personally. 

Fully intent on singing songs and cultivating an audience that can relate to his stories, it’s a rebirth. Now…