AMERICAN IDOL: Lee Ann Womack Joins Hannah Harper For Unforgettable Finale Performance
on May 11, 2026
Hannah Harper teamed up with her idol, Lee Ann Womack, for a performance during the American Idol finale.
Ever since Hannah Harper‘s American Idol audition aired nearly four months ago, she has been compared to some of the greatest female voices in country music. Among those are Dolly Parton, Alison Krauss, and Lee Ann Womack.
In keeping with Idol tradition, the hopefuls who advanced to the last few weeks of competition had the opportunity to team up with an idol of their own for a performance. For Hannah Harper, her dream was to sing with Lee Ann Womack. That dream came true on Monday night.
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In a video shared on social media by American Idol, Hannah was asked who some of her favorite country artists are. Without hesitation, she shared that “Lee Ann Womack is at the top. Her songs – I love singing them. It’s my style of music. It’s the music that I want to create now in 2026.”
Lee Ann then surprised Hannah with the news that they would be singing together. She told Harper, “Girl, you’re on a whirlwind. You are everywhere, and I’m loving it. I love every clip that I’ve been sent. I love your voice. I love your performance. I your you.”
She added that she is looking forward to meeting Hannah in person. “I’m gonna make a great new friend, and we’re gonna make great music, and we’re gonna make great memories.”
Hannah Harper and Lee Ann Womack’s Duet
For their performance, Hannah and Lee Ann chose to sing Lee Ann’s hit “I Hope You Dance.” The two took turns singing the verses before coming together for the ending chorus, their voices blending perfectly.
Watch Hannah Harper and Lee Ann Womack’s performance of “I Hope You Dance” in the video below.
