Breanna Nix is riding high after a whirlwind month, but her latest viral moment came from something as simple—and moving—as a family singalong. The American Idol finalist shared a video of her and her family cruising together while blasting her debut single “Higher,” and it’s struck a chord with fans across the country.
In the video, Nix sits in the front passenger seat next to her young son, who beams with pride as he hears his mom’s voice fill the car. The singer captioned the post, “We stay jammin!! 🤩🔥🎵🎶 Have you listened to ‘Higher?’ thoughts?” But it was her off-the-cuff remark—“My new single is my son’s favorite song”—that sent fans into a frenzy. The authenticity and family-first vibe only amplified the emotional connection so many already feel with Nix’s music.
Just a day earlier, Nix had teased new music in an Instagram Story poll, asking fans, “How do we feel about new music?” The response was immediate and enthusiastic, with followers begging for more. While she hasn’t officially announced a release date, the hint alone was enough to build anticipation.
And the timing couldn’t be more perfect. “Higher” has already taken off, debuting at No. 1 on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart and hitting No. 4 on the overall Digital Song Sales chart, according to Forbes. The song—a soaring anthem about resilience and rising above adversity—also landed in the Top 40 of the Hot Christian Songs chart.
Nix explained the heart behind the song in a recent post: “It’s about resilience, chasing your dreams, and finding the strength to keep going.” That message clearly resonates, especially given her recent achievements.
On June 5, Nix made her Grand Ole Opry debut, performing “Higher” and a moving rendition of “The Goodness of God.” The audience responded with two standing ovations, a rare and powerful validation of her place in the genre. Just one day earlier, she performed at CMA Fest, making it a landmark week in her budding career.
Still in awe of the experience, she posted a behind-the-scenes clip of herself signing the Opry’s legendary 100th-anniversary journal, writing, “What is life? This truly was the best day ever. I felt right at home. Thank you Grand Ole Opry for letting me come out. I will never forget this day.”
From her heartfelt Idol performances to worship duets with her husband and now to a viral car moment with her son, Breanna Nix is showing that her music is more than a career—it’s a calling. And as she hints at new songs on the horizon, fans are ready to keep climbing higher right alongside her.
