American Idol season 20 contestant HunterGirl was the first audition to receive a platinum ticket that season. During her auditions, Judge Luke even went so far as to mention that HunterGirl has the best female country voice she’s ever heard in her five years as a judge.
But today we are not here for you what you already know. Instead, this article is about HunterGirl’s parents: Urla and Chris Wolkonowski.
Who are the parents of American Idol HunterGirl?
American Idol HunterGirl’s parents are Urla and Chris Wolkonowski. They are her greatest support, her inspiration and one of the reasons why she wants to win the contest.
Following her incredible rendition of Rascal Flats’ “Banjo” on the April 11, 2022 episode of the series, her mom Urla took to her FB to share: “Vote for my girl tonight! You can vote 30x, in 3 different ways, so if you can’t on one device, the others will work (Mom, I love you!)”
And his prayers worked. Many viewers already believe that HunterGirl is the winner.
“I think he’s headed for the top whether he wins here or not,” one fan commented.
Meet American Idol HunterGirl’s Mom, Urla Wolkonowski
American Idol HunterGirl’s mom Urla Wolkonowski is her “best friend and mom all rolled into one.”
Get to know her better as you scroll below.
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Urla Wolkonowski Age
Urla Wolkonowski was born on June 1, 1972. That makes her 49 years old in 2022.
Also, this means that Urla was 26 when she had HunterGirl.
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Urla Wolkonowski’s work
Urla Wolkonowski is an educator. As of 2022, she worked as a special education teacher at Franklin County High School for over nine and a half years.
Regarding her academic qualifications, Urla completed an Associate of Science (Criminal Law) and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Sociology) from Tennessee Technological University (1990-1995). In 2009, he joined Middle Tennessee State University to earn a master’s degree in special education, graduating 3 years later.
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Is Urla Wolkonowski on Instagram?
Yes, find Urla on Instagram @urlawolko.
Also, here is his Facebook @uwolkonowski.
Meet the father of American idol HunterGirl, Chris Wolkonowski
American Idol HunterGirl loves her father Chris Wolkonowski to the moon. Not surprisingly, he would often return home to visit him during the holidays. In fact, she even has a song dedicated to him called “Wanted.” He played it at Bluebird in June 2018.
Chris spent most of his life in Tennessee. He felt blessed that his parents instilled in him a love of the outdoors at an early age and he spent most of his time hunting, fishing, camping and hiking with his parents and siblings.
Sadly, Chris’s father, Chester Wolkonowski, passed away at the age of 76 on December 16, 2018.
On the other hand, his mother Priscilla Youngers, his sister Jennifer and his brother Michael Wolkonowski were doing well at the time.
Learn more about him in the rest of this article.
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Chris Wolkonowski Age
Chris Wolkonowski was born on December 22, 1971. That makes him 50 years old in 2022.
Also, he is a year older than his wife/HunterGirl’s mother, Urla.
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Chris Wolkonowski’s Business
Chris Wolkonowski is a biologist who has worked with the USDA-NRCS (United States Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service) for more than 20 years.
He initially joined the department as a soil conservation technician in Tennessee in January 2012 and was promoted to NRCS national liaison with the National Wild Turkey Federation 14 years later.
But since 2022, Chris has been working there as a deputy state conservator.
Speaking of his education, Chris has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Cumberland University and a Master of Science in Fish and Wildlife from Cookeville Technical University, TN.
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Is Chris Wolkonowski on Instagram?
No, Chris is not on Instagram or any other social media.
Related FAQ
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Are American Idol HunterGirl’s Parents Still Married?
Yes, American Idol HunterGirl’s parents Urla and Chris Wolkonowski were still married in 2022.
The two have been married for over 2 decades.
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Where do American Idol HunterGirl’s parents live?
As of 2022, HunterGirl’s parents lived in Winchester, TN.
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How many children do the parents of American Idol HunterGirl have?
HunterGirl’s parents have two children: Hunter and Rylan (aka Victoria).
His youngest daughter, Rylan, is also involved in music. But since she inherited Chris’s brain, she was more successful. She worked hard in all of her honors courses as a biology major and received all of her A’s in her semesters. In January 2022, she was awarded the Belmont University Dean’s List.
Rylan wants to become a doctor one day.
Rylan turned 19 on March 9, 2022. He was living in Winchester, Tennessee at the time.
This is his IG @rylan_wolkonowski and Facebook @RylanWolkonowski.
Also, HunterGirl and her sister Rylan were the closest. The two often appeared on social media and always with pretty captions.
On May 25, 2020, Rylan took it to his IG to wish his sister a happy birthday. She wrote: “Happy 22nd birthday to my sister. I can’t believe you’re getting so old. I love you”
Also, on Rylan’s 19th birthday, HunterGirl posted a photo of them via their IG with the caption, “Happy birthday to my best friend, little sister, quarantine buddy, and best pup mom ever. Thank you for all the love and laughter you bring every time I see you.”
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