Laine Hardy wins American Idol in a stunning finale after delivering a show-stopping performance of Hank Williams’ classic hit “Jambalaya (On the Bayou),” proving his undeniable talent and cementing his place as country music’s next rising star.

Laine Hardy Wins American Idol After Performing Hank Williams’ Classic Hit “Jambalaya (On the Bayou)”

Laine Hardy Wins American Idol After Performing Hank Williams’ Classic Hit “Jambalaya (On the Bayou)”

Laine Hardy wowed everyone with his amazing performance of Hank Williams’ classic hit song “Jambalaya (On the Bayou)” during the American Idol 2019 Finale, which earned him the title for the season.

Written by Hank Williams and Moon Mullican, the song was initially released by Williams in 1952 as a single with his Drifting Cowboys. Due to its massive influence among old and new country singers, the song was eventually inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002.

Because of how iconic the original song is, it was only natural for aspiring country singers like Laine Hardy to pick this song for his final performance during the American Idol Season 7 finale – and he made the right choice.

Laine Hardy Winning Performance!

Growing up loving playing the guitar, Laine Hardy eventually fell in love with music which pushed him to enter one of the biggest singing competitions, American Idol.

With his amazing looks, powerful voice, charming aura, and big testament to his artistry, Laine embodies the perfect package for a superstar. Because of this, it was not hard for him to capture the hearts of the fans, which gave him an edge against other contestants.

As he made his way to the top, fans were surprised when, considering his young age, he sang “Jambalaya (On the Bayou)” for his final performance.

Although the song is a classic hit that was released in the 1950s, Laine managed to add a touch of modern flair to it and also give his twist to make his cover more relevant to young audiences—making this cover one of Laine Hardy’s best performances.

So if you haven’t checked out Laine Hardy’s amazing cover of “Jambalaya (On the Bayou),” you can watch his full performance below.

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