It’s CMA Week in Nashville, which involves four days of concert, fan meet and greets and tons of networking. The newly minted American Idol winner, Noah Thompson and runner-up HunterGirl got a proper introduction to the big festival this weekend.
On Friday (June 10) American Idol alum Jimmie Allen invited both singers on stage to perform their winners singles. Noah performed “One Day Tonight,” while HunterGirl sang “Red Bird.” And then later in the day, both singers took the stage with season 19 winner, Chayce Beckham.
Earlier this week, Noah and HunterGirl attended a writers round at the Bluebird Cafe that featured Jimmy Robbins who produced their singles. Noah performed his on stage with a group of country luminaires. Check it out HERE.
Jimmie Allen invites Noah Thompson on stage to sing “One Day Tonight”
“I can’t believe I just got to go on stage at @cma with @jimmieallen and his band,” Noah wrote. “I’m feeling so blessed. Honestly, what is this life?”
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HunterGirl sings “Red Bird” after Jimmie Allen invites her on stage
“OH MY GOSH WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!,” Hunter wrote on Instagram. “I can’t believe I got to play on the Chevy Riverfront Stage at @cma fest. I am freaking out!! Huge thank you to @jimmieallen for inviting me on stage to sing “Red Bird”. You are the best! I have dreamed of playing CMA Fest for forever.”
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Noah Thompson and HunterGirl sing duets with Chayce Beckham
Later that night, the American Idol 2021 winner, Chayce Beckham invited Noah on stage to sing HIS winner’s single “23.” Noah knew all of the words! “First #CMAFest in the books,” wrote Noah. In another post he said, “Thanks @chaycebeckhammusic for bringing @huntergirlmusic and I out for your show man! Singing 23 with you was a dream come true bro!”
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And then HunterGirl took the place of Lindsay Ell to perform Chayce’s duet, “Can’t Do Without Me.”
“Huge thank you to @chaycebeckhammusic for letting me get up on stage and sing “Can’t Do Without Me” with him!,” Huntergirl wrote on Instagram. “I had so much fun! ?? ? You are the best. First CMA Fest has been INSANE!!!! #cmafest #chaycebeckham #huntergirl #americanidol”
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Will BBR/19 sign both Noah and HunterGirl?
Jimmie Allen and Chayce Beckham are both signed to BBR Records, part of the BMG family and American Idol’s label partner. With BBR rolling out the red carpet for both Noah and Hunter, is that an indication that both will be signed to BBR Records/19 Recordings?
An American Idol Reunion!
Anyway! Tons of American Idol alums (along with alums from other singing shows) are in town for CMA Fest, and held a little reunion, including Noah Thompson, HunterGirl, Leah Marlene, Chayce Beckham (S19), Dillon James (S18) and Grecc Leer (S18)
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