Triston Harper reflects on ‘American Idol’ journey: ‘It became my life. I loved it’

Triston Harper, center, performs on “American Idol” during the show’s 2024 season. Harper, a 15-year-old from McIntosh, Ala., made it to the Top 5. (Eric McCandless/ABC/Disney) Eric …Triston Harper, center, performs on “American Idol” during the show’s 2024 season. Harper, a 15-year-old from McIntosh, Ala., made it to the Top 5. (Eric McCandless/ABC/Disney) Eric …