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17-Year-Old 'American Idol' Alum Triston Harper Welcomes First Child

Announced by his mother on Facebook, the arrival of daughter Brenley Lichelle underscores his shift from reality-show standout to teenage father.

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Triston Harper on "American Idol."
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Overview

  • Harper’s mother, Hattie Mae Sullivan, shared the birth news on Facebook on June 23, revealing Brenley Lichelle Harper weighed 6 lbs 6 oz.
  • Triston Harper and his wife, Paris Reed, both 17, married in November 2024 and confirmed they were expecting their first child two days later.
  • After finishing in the top five of American Idol Season 22 in May 2024, Harper released his debut single “H.O.P.E.” as he launched his music career.
  • The couple’s key life events—from marriage to pregnancy to parenthood—have unfolded through family-driven social media updates.
  • Harper’s journey from periods of childhood homelessness in McIntosh, Alabama, to sudden fatherhood highlights his resilience and rapid personal evolution.