American Idolseason 23 Top 3 finalist Breanna Nix already has a huge career achievement just days after she placed third in the singing competition. At herAmerican Idolseason 23audition, Breanna, a 25-year-old stay-at-home mom from Denton, Texas, received three yes votes from judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood. She then went on to shine week after week until she made it to the finale, during which she placed thirdbehind winner Jamal Robertsand runner-up John Foster. The following day,Breanna’s single, “Higher,” charted at number one on iTunes in the country genre.

American Idolseason 23 Top 3 finalist Breanna Nix announced that she’ll be making her Grand Ole Opry debut.

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In an Instagram post,Breannaannounced that she’ll be making her Grand Ole Opry debut on August 01, 2025. Breanna shared a photograph of herself and 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!”

What Breanna Nix’s Opry Performance Means For Her Career

Breanna’s Career Is Already Taking Off

It’s fantastic that Breanna’s music career is already skyrocketing and that she’s making her Grand Ole Opry debut so soon after theAmerican Idolseason 23 finale. This means thatBreanna has the potential to flourish as a Christian or country artist, or both. Her Opry debut will introduce her to even more people who might not know her from the show. Not only does Breanna have a phenomenal voice, but she has a relatable personality that makes her very easy to root for. It’s beautiful that she’s fulfilling one of her dreams by performing at the Opry.

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Breanna Is A True Star

American Idolseason 23 was jam-packed with extraordinary talent, butBreanna always stood out as one of the best contestants. From her audition with Carrie’s “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” it was very clear that she was something special. Breanna proved that she could bring her own special magic to any genre, singing songs by a variety of artists, including “You Say” and “Still Rolling Stones” by Lauren Daigle, “The Trouble With Love Is” by Kelly Clarkson, “Gratitude” by Brandon Lake, “Up to the Mountain” by Patty Griffin, and “The Show Must Go On” by Queen.

In addition, Breanna performed “Open Arms” by Journey, “Tell Your Heart to Beat Again” by Danny Gokey, “Water Under the Bridge” by Adele, “Independence Day” by Martina McBride, “Reflection” fromMulan, “Like My Mother Does” by Lauren Alaina, “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” fromThe Parent Trap, “You’ll be in My Heart” fromTarzan, “In Jesus Name (God of Possible)” by Katy Nichole, and “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus.

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All ofBreanna’sAmerican Idolseason 23 performancesproved that she’s a versatile artist with the voice of an angel. I’m so excited that she’s already making her Grand Ole Opry debut. I know that this will be the start of a long and successful career for her.Breanna has the potential to be one of the greatest success storiesto come out ofAmerican Idol, and I can’t wait to see what she does next.

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American Idol is a reality singing competition that adds to the international “Idol” brand, conceived initially in the U.K. as Pop Idol. Holding massive auditions across the U.S., American Idol invited several contestants to perform in front of a panel of judges that would determine whether or not they’d go on to future rounds for a chance at competing in the fully televised premiere of the show. Contestants are voted off each week by American participation via voting through various mediums, and the winner of the competition would be given a contract with a record label to secure a future as America’s next musical idol.