Nix’s debut single, “Higher,” is already making waves—landing at No. 4 on Billboard’s Gospel Digital Song Sales chart. But it’s not just the numbers that have fans talking. Just days after the Idol finale, Nix shared a special performance of the song with her young son, Emerson, in her arms.
“This is my new song, ‘Higher’ — a reminder that no matter what life throws at you… you can rise again,” Nix wrote on social media. “It’s about resilience, chasing your dreams, and finding the strength to keep going.”
The tender mother-son duet reflected the powerful themes behind the song—and her entire journey.
Grand Ole Opry Debut: A Dream Realized
Nix’s next big stage? The Grand Ole Opry, where she’ll debut June 5 as part of the iconic venue’s 100th anniversary celebration. She’s set to share the stage with names like Steven Curtis Chapman, Sara Evans, Brandon Lake, and Kameron Marlowe, some of whom she performed with during American Idol’s finale week.
This appearance marks a major leap forward for the former stay-at-home mom who once doubted whether her dreams had a place in the spotlight.
From 315 Pounds to Self-Love and Stage Lights
Breanna’s journey hasn’t just been musical—it’s been transformational. In her Idol backstory, she shared that she weighed over 315 pounds when her son was born, and how that moment was a wake-up call.
“If I wanted to be the best mom that I could, this lifestyle was not going to work,” she said.
With unwavering determination, Nix started documenting her weight loss on Instagram. Within months, she had shed over 120 pounds, fit into a size 12 skirt for the first time, and began coaching others on their own health journeys.
“At 296.8lbs, I didn’t see a way out. I felt hopeless,” she shared in a 2022 post. “I didn’t even know who I truly was.”
Her transformation became about much more than numbers. It was a journey of rediscovery and faith—a theme she now pours into her music.
Faith-Fueled Stardom
Nix’s rise is powered not only by her talent, but her testimony. She and her husband Austin built a social media following by singing worship songs together, and she has never shied away from sharing her Christian faith—even turning the American Idol stage into a place of worship.
“I want to win souls,” Nix said. “That’s what this is about for me.”
Her story of faith, resilience, and purpose is resonating with fans beyond Idol’s reach—making her a fresh and authentic voice in both gospel and contemporary Christian music.
What’s Next for Breanna Nix?
With a Billboard-charting single, a Grand Ole Opry debut on the horizon, and an audience that’s growing by the day, Breanna Nix is entering a powerful new chapter. She’s living proof that it’s never too late to chase your dreams—especially when you have a reason as strong as hers.
Whether it’s singing to her son or to a sold-out crowd, Nix is finding her voice—and helping others find theirs, too.
