Laine Hardy is an American Country Music artist and the winner of season 17 of American Idol. Laine joins The Music Made Me to talk about growing up in Louisiana, how Elvis helped shape his musical journey from a young age, his early musical endeavors with family, and learning to become confident within himself in order to perform on-stage. He also talks about the talent show that started it all (no, not American Idol), the Bayou Country Talent Show. He of course talks about his Idol experience and what life has been like since his big win. Plus he talks gator hunting, overcoming his introverted personality and his new music.