IDOL SHOCKER: Breanna Nix Unveils Ambitious Post-Show Plans—Fans Stunned as Star Reveals Major Career Moves After ‘American Idol’ Exit!

When 25-year-old Breanna Nix’s audition for “American Idol” aired in March 2025, she described herself as “just a stay-at-home mom” from Denton, Texas — a label that judge Carrie Underwood encouraged her to reframe, insisting it’s the “most important job.” That moment went viral and resonated with moms across the country.

Just two months later, Nix — who’s since made it to the top 3 of season 23 — now sees herself as not only a great mom to four-year-old Emerson, whom she shares with her husband Austin, but as a rising star with big plans for a music career after “American Idol.”

Whether or Not She Wins ‘American Idol,’ Breanna Nix Says She Has Songs She’s Ready to Release

In reality, Nix has had a few months to get used to the thought of having a successful career in music. She auditioned for “American Idol” in the fall of 2024 “on a lark,” her husband told host Ryan Seacrest during the May 12 episode, and said he’s amazed by what has transpired since.

Before the show, the couple would post social media videos of themselves performing worship songs at their Denton home, with Austin on piano and Nix singing. By the time Nix’s audition aired, she’d already successfully moved through Hollywood Week and competed in Hawaii as part of the top 24, waiting to see if viewers would vote her through to the top 20.

Now one of the final three contestants, Nix told WFAA that no matter where she lands in the finale, once the show ends, “We’re gonna get some songs out there. We already have a couple that are just kind of waiting.”

She continued, “(They’re) gonna be out there and we’re gonna hopefully be soaring across the moon and seeing everybody, and singing and worshiping together. That’s my main goal, is I wanna hug people and speak hope into their life and just go out there and start touring.”

Breanna Nix Has Refuted Reports That She’s Already Signed a Record Deal

If Nix does win “American Idol,” she’ll receive an undisclosed cash prize and the chance to sign a development deal with 19 Entertainment, the record label partner of “American Idol.” The label has also signed several non-winners, including season 22’s runner-up Will Moseley and third-place country singer Colin Stough.

On May 15, Nix posted a photo in her Instagram Stories of herself in a recording studio, likely preparing her first single. Each of the top 3 contestants gets to record and release a song with 19 Entertainment, which they’ll likely perform on the finale.

In April, she refuted multiple reports on social media that she had signed a deal with Capitol Records and was leaving the show. She wrote in one Instagram post that “if there are any updates in my life, I’ll be the one to post them — personally!”

Meanwhile, Nix’s husband set up an online shop for fans, who call themselves Nix Nation, with her first “merch” — three t-shirts and a Nix Nation hat.