'American Idol' Top 20 Finalist Braden Rumfelt Performs in Asheville
By Sarah Monroe | Published 2026-03-20T13:39:38.040Z
Lifestyle
Location: Asheville, NC, Murphy, Buncombe County
Braden Rumfelt, *American Idol* Top 20, wows Asheville crowd! St. Patrick's Day show highlights WNC's vibrant music scene.
Just days after advancing to the top 20 on *American Idol*, Murphy singer Braden Rumfelt captivated an Asheville audience with a St. Patrick's Day performance. The show connected his rising national profile with the region's vibrant music scene.The March 17, 2026, performance coincided with Governor Josh Stein's visit to Asheville for the Visit NC Tourism Conference. Stein highlighted the economic importance of tourism, which is important for the music and arts events that define Western North C
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