10 Fun Facts About ‘American Idol’ Finalist Riley Thompson

American Idol finalist Riley Thompson has come a long way in the hit FOX competition. From getting a golden ticket to singing a duet with Brett Young, this contestant has won over many Idol fans! Find out more about this Texas native below, shall we?

Fun Facts About Riley Thompson

• She was on USA’s Real Country singing competition last year.
• She’s from East Texas.

• She has covered songs by Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, and Miranda Lambert.
• She was a finalist for 2018’s Texas City Music singing competition.
• She has enjoyed country music since she was a little girl.

• Besides being a fan of Dolly Parton, she also loves Kacey Musgraves.
• She is a cheerleader at Mabank High School.

• ‘Idol’ Judge Katy Perry called her a “country Lana Del Rey“.
• If she wins American Idol, she will be the youngest to ever win the competition at only 16 years old.
• She loves drinking milkshakes.

Thompson couldn’t believe it when she was told she was going to sing a duet with country singer Brett Young! Look at her cute post below.

Catch Riley Thompson on ‘American Idol’ Sundays and Mondays on ABC at 8pm EST.