Trent Harmon

Trenton William Harmon (born October 8, 1990) is an American country music singer who won the fifteenth season of American Idol on April 7, 2016.

Early life and education Harmon was born in Amory, Mississippi to Cindy and Randy Harmon and is the second cousin of Richard Harmon, who is an actor. His mother taught him to sing "Amazing Grace" when he was five and he grew up singing in church. His family owns a farm and a yard-to-table restaurant, Longhorn, where he was a waiter. He credits his upbringing on the farm and working in the restaurant for his strong work ethic. Harmon later said that the rejection prepared him for his 'Idol' phase of his career. He told the judges about growing up on a farm and sang "Unaware", a r&b song by Allen Stone.

During Hollywood week he was encouraged to quit when diagnosed with mono and sequestered in a bathroom for most of that week, to keep the contagious disease from spreading. He impressed the judges in an 'Idol' first when he performed the group round as a soloist. During "Idol Grammy Hits" week Harmon was coached to bring the "strange faces he makes when he sings" under control. Judge Harry Connick Jr. noted that Harmon lost an "exaggerated jaw vibrato" which eventually caused him to temporarily lose his singing voice. For winning the title, Harmon received a Ford car and a recording contract with Big Machine Records. La'Porsha Renae was named runner-up. Harmon parted ways with Big Machine in May 2019.

Performances

Auditions Contestant's choice "Unaware" Sam Smith

Group rounds* "Rather Be" Clean Bandit ft. Jess Glynne Final judgment "Tiny Dancer" Elton John Top 24 Contestant's choice "What Are You Listening To" Chris Stapleton Advanced Top 10 Contestant's choice "Like I Can" Sam Smith Safe Top 8 Idol Grammy hits "When a Man Loves a Woman" Percy Sledge Safe

"See You Again" Ben E. King

"Counting Stars" OneRepublic

"Simple Man" ZZ Top

"Chandelier" Chris Stapleton

Scott Borchetta's choice "Drink You Away" Trent Harmon

Simon Fuller's choice "If You Don't Know Me by Now" Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston Winner's song "Falling" Big Machine's Scott Borchetta said that it would be like a country album Justin Timberlake would make. He recounted that in the restaurant business, he served whomever walked in the door: "I think that you should treat all people equally and respectfully, and that's what I do, and that's what I'm going to continue to do no matter what law is passed."

In December 2016, Harmon released his self-titled EP which features his Top 30 hit "There's a Girl" and four other tracks. During 2017, Harmon experienced a personal breakup, his record label folding, and its parent company's restructuring leaving his contract in limbo. By the end of 2016, he and BMLG resolved their issues.

In February 2018, Harmon premiered the single "You Got 'Em All", the title track from his debut album, released on May 18, 2018. On September 6, 2019, he and Kathleen Couch married. In February 2021, he released a new single dedicated to her, "She's My Heaven". They welcomed their daughter in 2023.

On May 30, 2025, he released a Christian music EP, Scars & Sins.

Discography

Albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales US Country US Heat You Got 'Em AllReleased: May 18, 2018 Format: Compact disc, digital download Label: Big Machine Label Group 34 2US: 4,500

Extended plays Title Details Trent HarmonReleased: December 9, 2016 Format: Digital download Label: 19 Recordings Scars & SinsReleased: May 30, 2025 Format: Digital download Label: Soul Chaser LLC

Singles Year Single Peak chart positions Sales Album US Country US Country Airplay US Bubbling 2016 "Falling" 27 — 16US: 52,000 Trent Harmon "There's a Girl" 27 18 — US: 69,000 2018 "You Got 'Em All" — 38 — You Got ‘Em All 2021 "She's My Heaven" — — —

Music videos Year Video Director 2016 "There's a Girl" Roman White 2018 "You Got 'Em All" James King