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American Idol Champ Noah Thompson And Runner-Up HunterGirl Are Collaborating For A Co-Headlining Tour

Jessa Samantha “American Idol” Stars Noah Thompson & HunterGirl Reveal Plans For Co-Headlining Tour
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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

American Idol reigning champ Noah Thompson and runner-up HunterGirl are still basking in the glow from the 20th season of the long-running televised music competition – and apparently, the future is bright for these rising country stars. The two talented artists continued performing together across the United States and are now further joining forces for a handful of events.

RELATED: Noah Thompson Expressed Gratitude and Thanked Fans For His Win on American Idol

Noah Thompson wasted no time and took to social media to share some exciting news with American Idol fans, saying that he’s going out on tour with his good friend HunterGirl this fall. The co-headlining tour will kick off on October 27 at Columbus, Ohio, and will be making stops in Kansas City, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Lexington, and more through December 2.

“These shows are gonna be awesome y’all,” Thompson wrote in the caption, adding that he “can’t wait to see everyone there.”

Meanwhile, HunterGirl – whose real name is Hunter Wolkonowski – shared the same promo poster on her page. “I can’t wait to be on the road with my band and have the chance to play new music that will be coming out soon,” she wrote in the caption.

More Than Just Competitors 

Noah Thompson and HunterGirl definitely had the opportunity to get to know each other during their journey at American Idol. The two even shared that they are so close that they consider each other to be their best friends.

“We’ve been best friends ever since then, and we’ll always be there for each other,” Thompson said. Well, isn’t it nice to have someone by your side who knows exactly what you’re dealing with?

Anyway, tickets for Noah Thompson and HunterGirl’s tour are now available for purchase.

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