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Born and raised in Mississippi, Trent Harmon grew up with a foot in two worlds: the rustic simplicity of farm life and the rich musical tradition of the church. His childhood was a classic Southern story—raising cattle, working at his family’s longtime steakhouse, and singing wherever there was a mic.
After graduation, he drifted through what he calls the “awkward years”—bouncing between Nashville gigs and self-doubt. Armed with a history degree he thought would launch a teaching career, he found doors shut and dreams stalled. Instead, he drifted into a classic artist’s grind, filled with late-night writer’s rounds and bar gigs, struggling to find his place.
That changed in 2016, when his voice caught fire on longstanding ABC hit series American Idol. He won his season, launching him into the country spotlight.
Through it all, worship kept calling him back, and Harmon couldn’t shake the feeling that he was meant for something more. “I’ve reached thousands through Idol and touring, but every time I led worship, I felt fulfillment I never found on a country stage.”
Now giving in to what he’s long been called to do, Harmon’s taking ownership of his purpose, releasing his first Christian project, Scars & Sins, out May 30.
“I love the journey I’ve had, and I wouldn’t change a thing. But this new path feels right, feels destined. This is what my soul’s been put here to do.”
After graduation, he drifted through what he calls the “awkward years”—bouncing between Nashville gigs and self-doubt. Armed with a history degree he thought would launch a teaching career, he found doors shut and dreams stalled. Instead, he drifted into a classic artist’s grind, filled with late-night writer’s rounds and bar gigs, struggling to find his place.
That changed in 2016, when his voice caught fire on longstanding ABC hit series American Idol. He won his season, launching him into the country spotlight.
Through it all, worship kept calling him back, and Harmon couldn’t shake the feeling that he was meant for something more. “I’ve reached thousands through Idol and touring, but every time I led worship, I felt fulfillment I never found on a country stage.”
Now giving in to what he’s long been called to do, Harmon’s taking ownership of his purpose, releasing his first Christian project, Scars & Sins, out May 30.
“I love the journey I’ve had, and I wouldn’t change a thing. But this new path feels right, feels destined. This is what my soul’s been put here to do.”
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