Laine Hardy

Laine Hardy (born September 12, 2000) is an American singer from Livingston, Louisiana and the season 17 winner of American Idol.

American Idol
Hosts	Ryan Seacrest • Brian Dunkleman
Judges	Paula Abdul • Simon Cowell • Randy Jackson • Kara DioGuardi • Ellen DeGeneres • Jennifer Lopez • Steven Tyler • Mariah Carey • Nicki Minaj • Keith Urban • Harry Connick Jr. • Luke Bryan • Katy Perry • Lionel Richie
Winners	Kelly Clarkson • Ruben Studdard • Fantasia Barrino • Carrie Underwood • Taylor Hicks • Jordin Sparks • David Cook • Kris Allen • Lee DeWyze • Scotty McCreery • Phillip Phillips • Candice Glover • Caleb Johnson • Nick Fradiani • Trent Harmon • Maddie Poppe • Laine Hardy • Just Sam • Chayce Beckham • Noah Thompson
Runners-Up	Justin Guarini • Clay Aiken • Diana DeGarmo • Bo Bice • Katharine McPhee • Blake Lewis • David Archuleta • Adam Lambert • Crystal Bowersox • Lauren Alaina • Jessica Sanchez • Kree Harrison • Jena Irene • Clark Beckham • La'Porsha Renae • Caleb Lee Hutchinson • Alejandro Aranda • Arthur Gunn • Willie Spence • HunterGirl
Other Alumni	Nikki McKibbin • Josh Gracin • Jennifer Hudson • Elliott Yamin • Chris Daughtry • Kellie Pickler • Mandisa • Todrick Hall • Haley Reinhart • Colton Dixon • Angie Miller • Daniel Seavey • Gabby Barrett • Jeremy Rosado • Catie Turner • Monogem • Dexter Roberts • Frenchie Davis