American Idol season 20 contestant HunterGirl was the first contestant to receive a platinum ticket that season. During her audition, judge Luke even said that HunterGirl had the best female country voice he had ever heard in his five-year career as a judge.
But today we’re not telling you what you already know. Instead, this article will talk about HunterGirl’s parents: Urla and Chris Wolkonowski.
Who are American Idol HunterGirl’s parents?
American Idol HunterGirl’s parents are Urla and Chris Wolkonowski. They are her biggest supporters, her inspiration, and one of the reasons she wants to win the show.
After her amazing performance of Rascal Flats’ “Banjo” on the April 11, 2022 episode, her mother Urla shared on her FB, “Please vote for my daughter tonight! You can vote 30 times, in 3 different ways, so if you can’t vote on one device, the others will still work (Mommy, I love you!)”
And her prayers worked. Many viewers believed that HunterGirl was the winner.
“I think she’s going to make it to the top, whether she wins here or not,” one fan commented.
Meet American Idol HunterGirl Mom, Urla Wolkonowski
American Idol HunterGirl’s mother, Urla Wolkonowski, is both her “best friend and the most amazing mother.”
Learn more about her as you scroll down below.
Urla Wolkonowski was born on June 1, 1972. That means she is 49 years old in 2022.
Additionally, this means that Urla was 26 years old when she gave birth to HunterGirl.
Urla Wolkonowski is an educator. As of 2022, she has been a special education teacher at Franklin County High School for over 9 and a half years.
In terms of education, Urla completed her associate of science (criminal justice) and bachelor of applied science (sociology) simultaneously at Tennesee Technological University (1990 – 1995). In 2009, she attended Middle Tennessee State University to earn her master’s degree in special education and graduated after 3 years.
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Is Urla Wolkonowski on Instagram?
Yes, find Urla on Instgram @urlawolko.
Also, here is her Facebook @uwolkonowski.
Meet American Idol HunterGirl’s Dad, Chris Wolkonowski
American Idol HunterGirl loves her dad Chris Wolkonowski to the moon. It’s no surprise that she often visits him during the holidays. In fact, she even has a song dedicated to him called “Wanted.” She performed it at the Bluebird in June 2018.
Chris has spent most of his life in Tennessee. He feels fortunate that his parents instilled in him a love of nature at a young age and he spent much of his time hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking with his parents and siblings.
Sadly, Chris’ father, Chester Wolkonowski passed away at the age of 76 on December 16, 2018.
On the other hand, his mother Priscilla Youngers, sister Jennifer and brother Michael Wolkonowski lived a well-off life at that time.
Learn more about him by reading this article.
Chris Wolkonowski was born on December 22, 1971. That means he is 50 years old in 2022.
Additionally, he is one year older than his wife/HunterGirl’s mother, Urla.
Chris Wolkonowski is a biologist who has worked with USDA-NRCS (United States Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service) for over 20 years.
He initially joined the department as a Soil Conservation Technician in Tennessee in January 2012, and 14 years later he was promoted to NRCS National Liaison Officer with the National Wild Turkey Federation.
But as of 2022, Chris was working there as an assistant state conservator.
In terms of education, Chris holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Cumberland University and a Master of Wildlife and Fisheries Science from Tech University in Cookeville, TN.
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Is Chris Wolkonowski on Instagram?
No, Chris does not have an Instagram account or any other social media.
Related FAQs
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Are the parents of the American Idol HunterGirl girls still married?
That’s right, American Idol HunterGirl’s parents Urla and Chris Wolkonowski are still married as of 2022.
The two have been married for more than two decades.
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Where do the parents of the girls on American Idol HunterGirl live?
As of 2022, HunterGirl’s parents live in Winchester, TN.
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How many children do American Idol HunterGirl’s parents have?
HunterGirl’s parents have two children — Hunter and Rylan (aka Victoria).
Their youngest daughter, Rylan, also loves music. But because she inherited Chris’ brain, she’s more accomplished. She works hard in all her honors classes as a Biology major and gets straight A’s every semester. In January 2022, she was named to the Dean’s List at Belmont University.
One day, Rylan wants to be a doctor.
Rylan turned 19 on March 9, 2022. She lived in Winchester, Tennessee at the time.
Here is her IG account @rylan_wolkonowski and Facebook account @RylanWolkonowski.
Additionally, HunterGirl and her sister, Rylan, are the closest. The two often introduce each other on social media and always have cute captions.
On May 25, 2020, Rylan took to her IG to wish her sister a happy birthday. She wrote, “Happy 22nd birthday. I can’t believe you’ve gotten so old. I love you.”
Likewise, on Rylan’s 19th birthday, HunterGirl posted a photo of them on her IG with the caption, “Happy birthday to my best friend, sister, quarantine buddy, and the most amazing puppy mom. Thank you for all the love and laughter you bring every time I see you.”