Breanna Nix (born August 7, 1999) is an American alternative pop musician and Season 23 American Idol finalist from Denton, Texas.
Personal life Nix was born on August 7, 1999 in Odessa, Texas, to John and Tammie Lynn Fisher. On October 12, 2019, she and Austin Nix were married. They have one son, Emerson. Nix says that her influences musically are Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Whitney Houston, George Strait, Adele, Lauren Daigle, Danny Gokey, CeCe Winans, and Cody Johnson. In addition, she listens to Elevation Worship artists and Brandon Lake. As part of the Top 24 she sang Still Rolling Stones by Daigle. Her mother, Tammie Lynn Fisher, was a member of a family music trio. Nix began leading worship at her church at 12.
American Idol
In 2025, Nix competed in the twenty-third season of American Idol. She placed third, following Jamal Roberts in first and John Foster in second place.
Performances and results American Idol season 23 performances and resultsEpisodeThemeSong choiceOriginal artistOrder numberResultAudition (March 9)Contestant’s Choice "Jesus Take The Wheel"Carrie Underwood N/Arowspan="16" Top 144 — Idol Arena (March 31)"You Say"Lauren Daigle N/ATop 62 — Showstoppers (April 6)"The Trouble with Love Is"Kelly Clarkson N/ATop 46 — Head to Head (April 7)"Gratitude" Brandon Lake N/ATop 24 — Sunday, Part 1 (April 13)"Still Rolling Stones"Lauren Daigle9Top 20 (April 20 – Voting)Easter Sunday — Songs of Faith"Up to the Mountain"Patty Griffin11Top 20 (April 21 – Results)Victory/WildCard Songs"The Show Must Go On"Queen14Top 14 (April 27)Rock & Roll Hall of Fame"Open Arms"Journey11Top 12 (April 28)Iconic American Idol Moments"Tell Your Heart to Beat Again"Danny Gokey10Top 10 (May 4)Ladies' Night"Water Under the Bridge"Adele4Top 8 (May 5)Judges' Song Contest"Independence Day"Martina McBride1"Something in the Water"Carrie Underwood3Top 7 (May 11)Disney Night #1 / Mother's Day Tributes"Reflection"Lea Salonga3"Like My Mother Does"Lauren Alaina8Top 5 (May 12)Disney Night #2"This Will Be"Natalie Cole4"You'll Be in My Heart"Phil Collins9Top 3 — Grand Finale (May 18)Jelly Roll's Choice / Hometown Dedication / Winner's Single"In Jesus Name (God of Possible)"Katy Nichole3 Third place"The Climb"Miley Cyrus6
Career Post-Idol career (2025–present) Nix released her debut single, a cover of Toby Lightman's "Higher", on May 18, 2025. Selling 5,000 copies within its first four days of release, the song debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart. Additionally, it reached No. 40 on the Hot Christian Songs chart, and topped the Christian Digital Song Sales chart. On the iTunes country songs chart, the song debuted at No. 1.
Nix was featured on a live recording of "Daddy's DNA" by Brandon Lake. The recording appeared on the deluxe edition of Lake's studio album, King of Hearts, released on June 16, 2025.
Discography Singles TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbumUSPeaks on the Billboard Hot 100:
"Higher": USChristPeaks on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs:
"Higher": USChristDigitalPeaks on the Billboard Christian Digital Song Sales:
"Higher": "Higher" 2025 — 40 1 rowspan="2" "Another Mile" — — —"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Other appearances TitleYearAlbum"Daddy's DNA"2025 King of Hearts: Deluxe Edition"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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