2019 in Review: Laine Hardy Wins ‘Idol’, Toby Keith Name-Drops + More of May’s Biggest Country Music Headlines
The Boot is looking back at some of the top headlines from 2019.
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What Does Laine Hardy Get for Winning ‘American Idol’?
Times have changed.
![‘American Idol’ Champ Laine Hardy Takes Victory Lap With ‘Flame’ [LISTEN]](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2019/05/laine-hardy.png?w=980&q=75)
‘American Idol’ Champ Laine Hardy Takes Victory Lap With ‘Flame’ [LISTEN]
Congratulations on your big win, Laine!
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Laine Hardy Drops ‘Flame’ After ‘American Idol’ Win [Listen]
"Put your light up / Put your light, put your light up / Put your light, put your light up / Put your light, put your light up ..."
![Jon Pardi + ‘American Idol’ Finalist Laine Hardy Rock Out to ‘Night Shift’ + More [WATCH]](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2019/05/jon-pardi-laine-hardy.png?w=980&q=75)
Jon Pardi + ‘American Idol’ Finalist Laine Hardy Rock Out to ‘Night Shift’ + More [WATCH]
Pardi was one of a number of country stars to show up for the 'American Idol' season finale on Sunday night (May 19).
‘American Idol': Laine Hardy Goes Disney With ‘Robin Hood’ Number
For "Disney Night," Hardy turned a little-known ditty into a full-on swampy, rocking, foot-stomping number.
‘American Idol': Laine Hardy Channels Elvis for America’s Votes
The Louisiana teen had confident swagger on a version of "That's All Right."
![‘Idol’ Hopeful Laine Hardy, Elle King Put Their Spin on ‘The Weight’ [Watch]](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2019/04/laine-hardy-elle-king-american-idol.png?w=980&q=75)
‘Idol’ Hopeful Laine Hardy, Elle King Put Their Spin on ‘The Weight’ [Watch]
He was nervous, but he nailed it.