Trent Harmon
Trenton William Harmon (born October 8, 1990) is an American country music singer who gained national attention for winning the fifteenth season of American Idol on April 7, 2016.
Trent Harmon
Trenton William Harmon
October 8, 1990[1]
Amory, Mississippi, United States
- Singer
- songwriter
- Vocals
- piano
- guitar
- drums
2016–present
Early life and education[edit]
Harmon was born in Amory, Mississippi, the son of Cindy and Randy Harmon and second cousin of actor Richard Harmon.[2] He started in music when his mother taught him to sing "Amazing Grace" when he was the age of five, and he grew up singing in church.[3][4] His family owns a farm and a yard-to-table restaurant, Longhorn, where he was a waiter.[5][6][7] He credits his upbringing on the farm and in the restaurant for his strong work ethic.[6]
He sang and performed through many musicals while attending Amory High School and, later, the University of Arkansas at Monticello where he also led on-campus worship services as an undergraduate.[5] He first learned to play the piano but expanded to also play drums and guitar.[4]