Hannah Harper’s Brother Dalton Draws Praise With Vince Gill Cover
Hannah Harper may have taken the spotlight during her run on American Idol, but musical talent clearly runs throughout her family. Her brother Dalton Harper recently gave fans another reason to take notice when he stepped onstage at Dollywood’s Harvest Festival and delivered a soulful version of Vince Gill’s classic “When I Call Your Name.”
The performance offered a glimpse of Dalton’s abilities as a vocalist, something fans may not have fully appreciated before. While he has primarily been known as the guitarist in Hannah’s band, he has been singing alongside his siblings for much of his life.
Music has always been a family affair
Hannah’s musical roots stretch back well before her American Idol success. She grew up performing bluegrass and gospel music with her parents and her two brothers, Dillon and Dalton.
The family band spent much of Hannah’s childhood traveling across the country for performances. That experience helped shape the singer who eventually competed on American Idol Season 24 and became its champion.
Although Hannah has increasingly focused on her solo career over the past year, her family has remained closely involved. Both of her brothers now tour with her as members of her backing band.
Dillon plays bass and mandolin and contributes backup vocals, while Dalton plays acoustic guitar. Fans who watched Hannah’s American Idol audition may also recognize Dalton from that memorable appearance. He accompanied her on guitar as she performed her original song “String Cheese” for the judges.
But Dalton is more than a talented instrumentalist.
He also has a strong singing voice of his own, and his recent appearance at Dollywood gave him an opportunity to put it front and center.
Dalton Harper takes on a Vince Gill classic
Last week, both Hannah and Dalton were part of the entertainment lineup during Dollywood’s Harvest Festival. Dollywood’s 2026 Harvest Festival runs from Sept. 14 through Oct. 31 and features country, bluegrass and gospel performers throughout the celebration.
For his performance, Dalton chose one of Vince Gill’s best-known songs, “When I Call Your Name.”
Gill co-wrote the song with Tim DuBois, and it was released in 1990 as the title track from Gill’s album of the same name. The song climbed to No. 2 on the country chart and became one of the defining recordings of Gill’s early solo career.
The song also became a major award winner for Gill. At the 33rd Grammy Awards in 1991, “When I Call Your Name” earned him the Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male, marking his first Grammy win.
Dalton approached the song with a stripped-down country feel. Wearing a blue button-up shirt, denim pants and a cream-colored cowboy hat, he played acoustic guitar while singing alongside a band providing understated accompaniment.
His performance quickly caught the attention of fans.
Fans praise Dalton’s voice
The response in the comments was overwhelmingly positive, with viewers highlighting both Dalton’s vocals and his guitar playing.
Several fans praised the amount of musical ability onstage with the Harper family, while others singled out Dalton’s voice. One commenter described him as having a voice they could listen to all day.
Another praised him for being an impressive country singer, while others simply noted that he could clearly sing.
The reaction also reflected something longtime followers of the family already know: Hannah isn’t the only Harper sibling with serious musical ability.
Dalton will continue touring with Hannah
Dalton’s Dollywood performance comes as he continues working alongside his sister. He is scheduled to join Hannah as her String Cheese Tour continues through October and November.
The siblings also occasionally share videos on their social media accounts, giving fans a chance to hear them perform together outside of Hannah’s live shows.
For viewers who first encountered Dalton as the quiet guitarist beside Hannah during her American Idol audition, his Vince Gill cover offered a different perspective. Behind the guitar is a singer with a voice capable of standing on its own, and fans clearly took notice when he finally had the chance to show it.
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