Annie Walton Doyle
American Idol alum Triston Harper has shared exciting baby news with his wife.
Triston Harper, a 16-year-old singer from McIntosh, Alabama, captured the nation’s attention when he auditioned for American Idol Season 22.
His soulful voice, combined with his powerful personal story, helped him make it to the top five of the competition, where he impressed both the judges and viewers with his talent and resilience.
However, Harper has continued to make headlines even after his time on the show, with some exciting personal news: he and his wife, Paris Reed, are expecting their first child together.
The news has been controversial, with one commenter penning: “How young is his wife? Two babies having a baby. They don’t even know how to manage their own lives, much less a baby’s.”
However, a second stands up for Harper, writing: “They both look happy, they have support, doesn’t seem like either have a substance problem… they could be much worse off. People my age are popping out kids that don’t check those boxes.”
“Glad he is married and willing to step into a family role,” agrees a third.
Harper’s journey to stardom began earlier this year, when he auditioned for American Idol at just 15 years old.
During his audition, he sang ‘Cover Me Up’ by Jason Isbell while playing the guitar, earning praise from the judges.
Lionel Richie called Harper’s voice ‘a storytelling voice,’ while Katy Perry praised his authenticity and described him as an ‘old soul,’ as reported by Country Now.
Luke Bryan also showed his support, offering advice to help Harper improve his musical craft. These positive comments helped propel the young singer into the competition’s Hollywood rounds.
What made Harper’s American Idol run even more compelling was the emotional story he shared about his rough upbringing.
Growing up in a turbulent home, Harper’s life took a dark turn when he was 11.
His mother was in an abusive relationship, and by age 12, the two were homeless.
Reflecting on these hardships, per Heavy.com, Harper said during his audition: “My mama wanted us to be something. That’s why I got into music.”
His musical talents and heartfelt story resonated with audiences, and he quickly became a fan favorite.
Despite his early success, Harper’s time on American Idol ended when he was eliminated during the Disney Night episode in May 2024.
He gave memorable performances of ‘Almost There’ from The Princess and the Frog and ‘Life Is a Highway’ from Cars before bowing out.
Even after his elimination, Harper continued to pursue his music career, releasing new songs on social media.
His debut single, ‘H.O.P.E.,’ was a tribute to his journey and the resilience that has defined his life.
While Harper’s professional career is on the rise, he continues to face personal challenges.
He has been open about his financial struggles and his family’s difficult living situation.
The home he shares with his wife and mother is unfinished, and the family has expressed their need for support.
Harper’s fans have rallied behind him, contributing to crowdfunding efforts to help improve his living conditions.
On November 8, 2024, Harper shared the joyous announcement on Facebook, posting a photo of himself and Reed holding a positive pregnancy test.
The post revealed the couple’s excitement over their growing family.
Triston’s mother, Hattie Sullivan, also chimed in on the announcement, saying: “Now Everybody has congratulated me on Triston and Paris getting married but to me, that is old news but now I’m bout to be a ‘G Ma.’”
Just two days earlier, Harper and Reed had made their marriage official, sharing their happy news on social media with a post that read: “I’ve got big news harpies.”
As Harper embarks on this new chapter of fatherhood, he remains deeply committed to both his family and his music.
With his wife by his side and a child on the way, Harper appears more motivated than ever to continue pursuing his dreams.
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