UPDATE:
Noah Thompson, a 20-year-old construction worker from Louisa, Kentucky, prevailed in the 20th season finale of “American Idol” Sunday night, leaving Tennessee native HunterGirl as runner-up in the ABC reality singing competition.
HunterGirl, whose real name is Hunter Wolkonowski, was born in Gruetli-Laager and raised in Winchester. She now lives in Nashville, where she is pursuing a career as a singer/songwriter.
The other Top 3 finalist, Leah Marlene of Normal, Illinois, was eliminated about halfway through the three-hour show.
HunterGirl’s first single, “Red Bird,” which she co-wrote with Austin Goodloe and Matt McKinney, is streaming.