The Finale For Season 23 Of American Idol Aired On Sunday, May 18

Breanna Nix is stepping off the American Idol stage and into the Opry circle!

American Idol‘s Season 23 finale aired on Sunday, May 18. The episode celebrated the three finalists: Jamal Roberts, John Foster, and Breanna Nix.

From the start of the season, stay-at-home mom Breanna endeared herself to Idol viewers. During her audition, she beautifully sang Carrie Underwood‘s “Jesus, Take the Wheel.” Carrie, who joined Idol’s panel of judges for Season 23, held Breanna’s sleepy son while she sang.

Breanna continued to amaze the judges and viewers with her powerful and often faith-based performances. Through the weeks, we heard her deliver soaring renditions of “Still Rolling Stones,” “Something in the Water,” and “Up to the Mountain.”

Her hard work paid off, and Breanna advanced to the Idol finale. She ultimately came in third place, with John Foster placing second and Jamal Foster winning the season.

Breanna shared a thankful message on social media after the finale, writing:

“I don’t even know where to begin… Nix Nation – thank you from the bottom of my heart to every single one of you who’s supported me throughout this experience. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude and so excited for what’s next. I can’t wait to share more music and grow with you, this is just the beginning. There’s so much I want to say, but for now… thank you. Truly. You’ve changed my life.”

Breanna Nix Announces Upcoming Appearance At The Grand Ole Opry

Things haven’t slowed down for Breanna since Idol ended!

For starters, her debut single, “Higher,” has dominated the iTunes country chart for multiple days. It held the #1 spot for a while, and remains in the Top 10 at the time of this writing.

Then, on Thursday (May 22), Breanna shared some exciting news about an upcoming performance. She announced she’s been invited to make her Grand Ole Opry debut on June 5!

“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!”

Breanna’s followers celebrated with her in the comments section of her post, writing:

“Oh my gosh YAY!!! Congrats!!”

“Sooo deserved!”

“Ohhhh Bree!! I am soooooo excited for you!! Jesus is ordering your steps!! Congratulations this is so well deserved!!”

“I already have tickets and now I’m even more excited! So excited for you and for us to get to hear you in person!”

“Congrats Breanna!!! One of the biggest dreams of any country musician to play the Opry, and I just know you’ll nail it!!”

You can get tickets to watch Breanna’s Grand Ole Opry debut by visiting the Opry website. Other performers on the lineup that evening include Opry member Steven Curtis Chapman, Opry NextStage singer Kameron Marlowe, and Christian artist Brandon Lake.

There’s a chance Brandon and Breanna may sing together at the Opry. They performed a duet during the Idol finale, singing Brandon’s new song, “Daddy’s DNA.” Watch their collaboration below.

Congratulations to Breanna Nix on her upcoming Opry debut!