Entertainment Music Country Music 'American Idol' Alums Maddie Poppe and Caleb Lee Hutchinson's Once-Secret Romance Is Going Strong: 'We Get Each Other' The duo opened up about their relationship while rehearsing for their upcoming tour By Melody Chiu Melody Chiu Melody Chiu is an Executive Editor at PEOPLE overseeing music, events and emerging content. She has been with the brand since 2009, editing, writing and reporting across all entertainment verticals. She has written cover stories on Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Melissa McCarthy, Blake Shelton, Jordan Turpin and Sandra Oh. The Los Angeles native graduated from the University of Southern California and has appeared on Extra!, The Talk, Access Hollywood and Good Morning America. People Editorial Guidelines Published on July 6, 2018 01:10PM EDT American Idol winner Maddie Poppe is heading out on tour with her boyfriend Caleb Lee Hutchinson — and luckily their relationship is stronger than ever. “It’s awesome,” the 20-year-old singer, who was crowned more than a month ago on the season finale, told ET during rehearsals for the American Idol Live! 2018 Tour. “I mean, it’s like we get each other. We’re already reading each other’s minds, knowing what we’re gonna do next.” Hutchinson, 19, placed second on the singing competition reboot and agreed that “it’s like dueting with yourself, almost” when he teams up with his girlfriend. American Idol Winner Maddie Poppe Calls Boyfriend Caleb Lee Hutchinson Her ‘Biggest Blessing’ Maddie Poppe/Instagram In May, Hutchinson announced their relationship during the last 15 minutes of the finale as Poppe was being crowned. “Well, Maddie is my pal and I’ve known her since the beginning of Hollywood week,” he said. “And she actually happens to be my girlfriend.” Katy Perry Calls Romance Between Idol‘s Caleb Lee Hutchinson and Maddie Poppe ‘Divine Intervention’ RELATED VIDEO: ‘American Idol’ Contestant’s Performance Brings Judges To Tears: ‘Your Voice Is As Big As Your Heart’ After revealing the big news, the couple performed Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” together, holding hands as they looked into each other’s eyes. After their song, they were surprised with a free trip to Disney’s Aulani resort in Hawaii. The couple are getting ready to hit the road with the rest of the Top 7 finalists: Cade Foehner, Catie Turner, Gabby Barrett, Jurnee, and Michael J. Woodard. The tour kicks off on July 11 in Redding, California, and concludes Sept. 16 in Washington, D.C.