𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐍𝐢𝐱 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐝𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟑 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞

𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐍𝐢𝐱 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐝𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟑 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞

Just days after earning a spot in the Top 3 on American Idol Season 23, Breanna Nix is already making a splash in the music industry. The 25-year-old mother from Denton, Texas, captured the hearts of all three judges—Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood—during her initial audition and continued to impress throughout the season, ultimately placing third behind winner Jamal Roberts and runner-up John Foster. Shortly after the season finale, her debut single “Higher” skyrocketed to the top of the iTunes Country chart.

Breanna recently thrilled fans with an exciting announcement on Instagram: she will be performing at the Grand Ole Opry on June 5, 2025. Accompanied by a photo of herself, she wrote, “I’m beyond overjoyed to announce that I’ll be performing at the @opry on June 5th, 2025! This moment has been on my bucket list for years, and getting to finally check it off feels surreal. I’m so grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to step into that circle. Hope to see y’all there!”

This remarkable milestone marks a powerful start to Breanna’s post-Idol journey. Her upcoming Opry debut so soon after the show underscores the rapid momentum she’s building as both a country and Christian artist. The iconic stage will give her a chance to reach a broader audience beyond American Idol fans. With her powerhouse vocals and relatable charm, Breanna is well on her way to becoming a household name.

Throughout Season 23, Breanna consistently stood out with her emotional depth and versatility. She first captivated viewers with a heartfelt rendition of Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” and went on to perform a dynamic mix of songs across genres. Her standout performances included Lauren Daigle’s “You Say” and “Still Rolling Stones,” Kelly Clarkson’s “The Trouble With Love Is,” Brandon Lake’s “Gratitude,” Patty Griffin’s “Up to the Mountain,” and Queen’s “The Show Must Go On.”

She further showcased her vocal range with Journey’s “Open Arms,” Danny Gokey’s “Tell Your Heart to Beat Again,” Adele’s “Water Under the Bridge,” Martina McBride’s “Independence Day,” “Reflection” from Mulan, Lauren Alaina’s “Like My Mother Does,” “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” from The Parent Trap, Phil Collins’ “You’ll Be in My Heart” from Tarzan, Katy Nichole’s “In Jesus Name (God of Possible),” and Miley Cyrus’s “The Climb.”

With every performance, Breanna demonstrated not only her vocal power but her ability to connect deeply with her audience. Her Grand Ole Opry debut signals the beginning of what promises to be an extraordinary career. She has all the makings of one of American Idol’s most successful alums—and the best may be yet to come.