American Idolseason 23 frontrunner Breanna Nix opens up about why she didn’t take her audition seriously because she didn’t think that she’d make it onto the show. Breanna, a 25-year-old stay-at-home mom from Denton, Texas, stunned the judges–Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan–with her beautiful rendition of Carrie’s song, “Jesus, Take The Wheel.” After herAmerican Idolseason 23Top 24 performance,Breanna had to dispel a rumorthat she quit the show for a record deal, andshe has now advanced to the Top 14.
Breanna shared that she didn’t have confidence in herself when she auditioned forAmerican Idolseason 23, and she thought of submitting her video audition as something of a joke.
In an interview withPeople, Breanna shared that she didn’t have confidence in herself when she auditioned forAmerican Idolseason 23, and, therefore,she thought of submitting her video audition as something of a joke. She revealed,“When I tried out for American Idol, I didn’t really think that it would go anywhere. It was kind of just a joke when I submitted a video and here we are.”
Now that Breanna has advanced so far in the competition,she’s grateful for whatAmerican Idolhas given her. She said,“I’ve grown so much as a person, and in my personal opinion, American Idol has been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. It’s taught me who I am. It’s taught me what I’m capable of.“Breanna gave credit to the"incredible people"she’s met on the show who’ve"supported"and"believed"in her.
Breanna also shared that she didn’t have much self-worth beforeAmerican Idol, but that’s all changing now. She confessed,“I think I’m starting to believe in myself, which is really weird because for my whole life I didn’t think I was worth anything. But I really like it. I’m capable of really hard things… Singing, that has always actually been an insecurity of mine to do in front of people. I didn’t think that I was good enough to do it.”
When I tried out for American Idol, I didn’t really think that it would go anywhere. It was kind of just a joke when I submitted a video and here we are. I’ve grown so much as a person and in my personal opinion, American Idol has been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. It’s taught me who I am. It’s taught me what I’m capable of. I think I’m starting to believe in myself, which is really weird because for my whole life I didn’t think I was worth anything. But I really like it. I’m capable of really hard things… Singing, that has always actually been an insecurity of mine to do in front of people. I didn’t think that I was good enough to do it.
What Breanna Nix’s Lack Of Confidence Means For American Idol
Breanna Should Be Proud Of What She’s Achieved On The Show
When Breanna auditioned forAmerican Idol, she brought her young son into the audition room with her, and introduced herself as"just a stay-at-home mom.“Carrie told her never to describe herselfthat way because she has the most important job.It was evident during Breanna’s audition that she didn’t have confidence in herself, but, when she sang “Jesus, Take The Wheel,” she had a transformation.
Breanna’s blossoming beforeAmerican Idolviewers' eyesas she advances through each round. Her performances have been phenomenal, including “You Say” by Lauren Daigle (IdolArena), “The Trouble With Love Is” by Kelly Clarkson (Showstoppers), “Gratitude” by Brandon Lake (Head-to-Head round with Rylie O’Neil), “Still Rolling Stones” by Lauren Daigle (Top 24), and “Up To The Mountain” by Patty Griffin (Top 20). When Breanna advanced to the Top 14, she sang a triumphant version of “The Show Must Go On” by Queen for her celebration song. She should be so proud of what she’s achieved onAmerican Idolso far.
Our Take On Breanna Nix Not Taking Audition Process Seriously
Breanna Is Exactly What American Idol Is All About
The fact that Breanna didn’t take herAmerican Idolaudition too seriously and thought of it as a joke at first shows thatshe wasn’t desperate for fame. Some of theAmerican IdolTop 24 contestantswere former contestants from other reality singing competition shows, and they’ve been trying to make it in the music industry for many years. While there’s nothing particularly wrong with this, there is something more special about a person such as Breanna coming on to the show with no prior performing experience and finding her voice.
Breanna represents exactly whatAmerican Idolis all about. She’s growing and changing and learning to love herself through her journey, and it’s been beautiful to watch. I love seeing her gain confidence and self-worth as she graces us with her phenomenal performances. I can’t wait to see what Breanna does next. I really do believe thatshe could be the next American Idol.
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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.
