Breanna Nix was looking to be crowned the next winner of American Idol during the live three-hour, season 23 finale on May 18, 2025. Nix, along with Jamal Roberts and John Foster, each performed two songs, along with participating in group performances with the top 14 contestants and duet performances with guest stars.
Nix ultimately came in third place.
Here are Breanna Nix finale performances:
The Three Finalists Unite For ‘We Are The Champions’
To kick off the show, Roberts, Nix, and Foster performed Queen’s hit song, “We Are the Champions.”
Breanna Nix Performs ‘In Jesus Name (God of Possible)’
Artist-in-residence Jelly Roll chose Katy Nichole’s “In Jesus Name (God of Possible)” for Nix’s first song, “because your faith anchors you.”
As she performed, her four-year-old son Emerson stole the show, as the cameras showed him fast asleep in the audience. But it was a surprise that he didn’t wake up as the audience roared with applause after she finished.
“Just keep singing the music that you love,” judge Luke Bryan said.
Breanna Nix Performs ‘The Climb’
Nix returned to her hometown of Denton, Texas, where she said ‘American Idol’ is the “best thing to happen” to her other than the birth of he son. In honor of her trip, she performed Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb,” which Bryan called the “perfect song choice.”
Breanna Nix Performs ‘Daddy DNA’ With Contemporary Christian artist Brandon Lake
Nix joined contemporary Christian artist Brandon Lake for a performance of his song, “Daddy’s DNA.”
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Breanna Nix’s Performances From the 2025 ‘American Idol’ Finale