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American country music stars Lady Antebellum and Chase Rice reveal what it's like to perform in Ireland

Since 2014, Irish audiences have been treated to performances by America’s biggest country music acts at the annual Country to Country festival

• 10:49, 11 MAR 2019

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Country music has captured the public’s attention more than usual in recent weeks after Kacey Musgraves took home 2019’s top Grammy gong.

Her most recent record, Golden Hour, was awarded Album of the Year, managing to break out of country music’s bubble and capture the mainstream’s attention.

While unexpected to some, her dominance at the Grammys came as no surprise to the dedicated community of country music fans in Ireland, who have long championed Kacey and her Nashville counterparts.

Since 2014, Irish audiences have been treated to performances by America’s biggest country music acts under one roof at the annual Country to Country music festival. Held in Dublin’s 3Arena, it’s grown over the last five years into a multi-act celebration of all that modern country music has to offer.

Kacey Musgraves was one of the headliners last year - and this time around Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum and Chris Stapleton take the top slots on March 8, 9 and 10. They’re joined on the line-up by nine other US acts, who all come under the vast country music roof but each offer different variations of the genre.

Outside of the main venue, a number of Irish country stars will keep revellers entertained during intervals, ensuring the music is non-stop from doors open in the afternoon until the curtain falls.

One of the acts with the biggest buzz over the weekend is arguably Lady Antebellum, who are no strangers to Ireland or the C2C festival - having headlined it previously in 2015 to much acclaim.

The trio are one of country music’s most successful acts and their success has reached out into mainstream music thanks to worldwide hits like Need You Now, I Run To You and Just A Kiss.

Recalling previous performances in Ireland, Charles Kelley said: “I remember Dublin being pretty energetic. It’s interesting to see different cultures how they consume music and how they want to enjoy a live show.

"What I love over here is being able to pull out some of our songs like Hurt and introspective ballads and people really engage. Y’all dig into the record more than they do in the States.”

Hillary Scott added: “When we started as a band, this was something we only dreamed of, being able to travel so far away from the place we call home and our music being known.”

Looking back at their headlining slot at C2C in 2015, Charles laughed as he remembered how roles were reversed.

He said: “In the States we would be opening for Jason Aldeen so it was odd having him play before is.

"It was kind of funny in that regard but I think C2C is really cool because it shows a lot of the different flavours of country music. There is a lot of different styles going on within the genre.

“We’ve been telling our country friends and other artists that they need to be coming over here for the last five or six years and finally C2C has come about and really started opening their eyes to the possibilities, because when you grow up in Georgia like we did, you just don’t think that country music is going to travel the globe like this.”

Also speaking to The Beat ahead of C2C was up-and-coming act Chase Rice, who just last week released a worldwide deluxe version of his most recent record Lambs & Lions.

It features a stripped-back version of On Tonight, which he was inspired to record by the reaction it had with Irish audiences during previous concerts here, and a brand new song titled 25 Wexford Street,which he penned in memory of playing to a sold-out Whelans in Dublin.

“I wasn’t even planning on playing On Tonight and it was one of my most popular songs. That’s why we recorded it specifically for that part of the world. That’s what it means to me to be coming over there.

“I also just came out with an entire song about the memory of it. We've had a hell of a night in Dublin, just me and the guitar. It was sold out, unbelievable.”

He hinted that Irish C2C attendees could witness the first live performance of it on March 10.

“I don’t know if I’ll play 25 Wexford Street in England or Scotland, so the first time playing it might be in Ireland. I think it’ll be cool the first time we ever play that song live will be in Dublin and then maybe after we could take a trip to Whelans - why not!”

Chase said he’s "very excited” to return, adding: “In a weird way it kind of feels like home over there, maybe that’s why I love coming over so much.”

Giving his thoughts on C2C, he said: “It’s huge. I’ve seen it myself where I started with just me and the guitar and then the venues got a little bigger and I think Country to Country gives me a huge platform as an artist to get over there and continue to grow my music and get in front of a ton of people. And at the same time it gives fans an opportunity to see their favourite country artists come over in a big setting.”

Looking ahead to the gig, he said he’s most excited to see the fan’s reaction to his first performance here alongside a full band - but promised to include some acoustic songs too.

“I’ve never played a full band show there before so it’s a completely different thing and I’m looking forward to seeing how they take it. But I come from an acoustic background so actually during the C2C shows we’re going to break it down with just me and a guitar at one point. I’m excited to show them that as well.”

Country to Country takes place in Dublin’s 3Arena on March 8, 9 and 10. Tickets are available now from Ticketmaster.

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Made up of country music legends; Jimmy Buckley, Robert Mizell and Patrick Feeney, together as the Three Amigos, they have played a major part in the transformation of country music in Ireland. All three have enjoyed hugely successful solo careers and when they come together for this unique performance the chemistry and the magic generated on stage is truly very special. The show continues to enthral audiences with a perfect mix of music, song and comedy. A night of country music entertainment and fun that you won’t want to miss out on!

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Join us on an 8-night Old Time Country Music Tour to the USA, departing on 11 September 2024 and touching down on the country’s most musical states/cities: Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Memphis, Dyess, Tupelo, Nashville, and Pigeon Forge.

This 8-night tour will start in Memphis with a visit to Graceland Mansion, iconic home of Elvis Presley and the Elvis Presley Entertainment Complex. We will continue driving to Dyess, Arkansas, visiting the refurbished Administration Building and Museum and the restored Johnny Cash Boyhood Home.

Then we will drive to Tupelo, Mississippi, where we will have a tour through the Elvis Presley Birthplace Park before travelling back to Memphis for a guided tour of Sun Studios, one of the most famous recording studios in the world; where Elvis Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins recorded.

We will spend three nights at the home of country music Nashville Tennessee where we will attend the Grand Ole Opry Show and visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the legendary RCA Studio B plus Dinner & Show at the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre.

From Nashville music city, we will travel to Pigeon Forge, where we will stay for two nights and enjoy a show at the ‘Country Tonite Theatre,’ voted the best show in the Smokies for the past 25 years.

The last part of our American Country Music tour is in Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s theme park in the Great Smoky Mountains, where we will attend Dolly Parton’s Stampede Show before flying from Knoxville to Dublin via Atlanta.

If you would like more details about our Old Time Country Music Tour or to book your place, you can contact our travel experts or book through the Book Now link.

• Scheduled return flights from Dublin with Delta Airlines
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• Visits to Memphis, Tennessee, Platinum Tickets to Graceland and Elvis Presley Boulevard
• Lunch at Graceland included
• Memphis – Guided tour of Sun Studios and  Union Avenue
• Dyess, Arkansas – visit the restored boyhood home of Johnny Cash
• Tupelo, Mississippi – Tour the Elvis Presley Birthplace
• Jackson, Tennessee – Stop for lunch (included) en-route to Nashville
• Nashville – Grand Ole Opry Show, show and dinner included at the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre, guided tour of Studio B, self-guided tour of the Ryman Auditorium and tour the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
• Pigeon Forge, Tennessee – Buffet Dinner included, show at the Country Tonite Theatre (The No.1 Show in the Smokies), entry to Dollywood, award winning Theme Park in the Smoky Mountains, and Dolly Parton Stampede Show with dinner included
• Experience world famous Beale Street in downtown Memphis (including A. Schwab Five n’ Dime Store)
• Free time in downtown Nashville to explore Broadway and visit the bars and Honky Tonks
• Shopping at Opry Mills Mall
• Shopping at Tanger Outlets Sevierville, Tennessee

Day 1 – Flight from Dublin to Memphis Today we will depart on our flight from Dublin to Memphis via Atlanta. On arrival in Memphis we will board the bus that will transfer us to our hotel.

Note – Luggage will be checked through from Dublin to Memphis. Overnight in Memphis for 3 nights

Day 2 – Graceland Mansion, Automobile Museum & Dyess On our second day we will visit Graceland Mansion, iconic home of Elvis Presley and the Elvis Presley Entertainment Complex. Lunch at Graceland included.

We will enjoy a self-guided tour of the ‘Automobile Museum’ and Elvis’s two planes. We will drive to Dyess, Arkansas, and visit the refurbished Administration Building and Museum as well as a visit to the restored Johnny Cash Boyhood Home, see the setting that inspired the movie ‘Walk The Line’. On return to Memphis there will be time to explore Beale Street.

Day 3 – Tupelo & Memphis. Guided tour of Sun Studio We will drive to Tupelo, Mississippi, tour the Elvis Presley Birthplace. The complex chronicles the first 13 years of Elvis Presley’s life. It includes the house that Elvis was born in.

On return to Memphis take a guided tour of Sun Studio, one of the most famous recording studios in the world; where Elvis Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins recorded.

Day 4 – Memphis to Nashville Depart Memphis and drive to Nashville where we will stop at the Old Country Store in Jackson for lunch ( included ) . Arrive in Nashville in the afternoon and check into hotel. Tonight we will attend the ‘Grand Ole Opry Show’ before overnight in Nashville for 3 nights.

Day 5 – Opry Mills Mall & Nightlife Dinner Theatre Today, we will spend the afternoon shopping at the Opry Mills Mall. This evening we will attend the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre,’Best of Country Show’ & Dinner (included).

Day 6 – RCA Studio B, Ryman Auditorium & Country Music Hall of Fame Today we will enjoy a guided tour of ‘RCA Studio B,’ home of 1000 hits, followed by a self-guided tour of the Ryman Auditorium ‘The Mother Church of Country Music’, afterwards there will be a tour  to the ‘Country Music Hall of Fame’. Then, free time on Broadway to experience Nashville’s music, check out the shops, bars and restaurants.

Day 7 – Nashville to Pigeon Forge We will drive from Nashville to Sevierville in East Tennessee, stopping at Tanger Outlets. In the afternoon we will check into hotel in Pigeon Forge. We will also enjoy a Buffet dinner (included) before attending a show at the ‘Country Tonite Theatre,’ voted the best show in the Smokies for the past 25 years. Overnight at Pigeon Forge for 2 nights.

Day 8 – Dollywood Today will be spent in Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s theme park in the Great Smoky Mountains. This evening we will eat Southern Style, when attending Dolly Parton’s Stampede Show and dinner (included).

Day 9 – Pigeon Forge to Knoxville Airport

Today we will depart Pigeon Forge and drive to Knoxville Airport to check in for flight to Dublin via Atlanta.

Day 10 – Flight home Following a Transatlantic flight we will arrive into Terminal 2 Dublin Airport.

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The wild atlantic way is a haven for traditional irish musicians..

In every town, village and remote townland dotted along the Western coast, there is a wealth of traditional Irish music sessions to be enjoyed . These sessions are informal and often impromptu, making the Wild Atlantic Way a little piece of music heaven .

We at WAMT are passionate about our music, culture and heritage and endeavor to provide our customers with a uniquely rich and fun experience, memories to be cherished for a lifetime. At the beginning of each tour, your group is welcomed by a Wild Atlantic Music Tours director and provided with the full itinerary of the tour and welcoming gifts

Every tour group is accompanied by a well established Irish musician , taking you on day trips to visit traditional instrument makers and cultural sights and by night introducing you to our wealth of traditional Irish music pubs . The biggest problem will be fitting them all in.

Each evening, the group will be treated to a dedicated traditional music experience set up specifically by Wild Atlantic Music Tours. You will meet different musicians who will share stories and music during an intimate and informal session.

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Great country music never stops. This list of tours scheduled for 2024 features hitmaker, legends and newcomers embarking on a first set of headlining dates.

As of now, Parker McCollum will be first to begin but Cody Johnson is next on this updated list of country music tours. Scotty McCreery is another star who will hit the road before Feb. 1 but once the days grow longer so does this list.

See all country music tour dates from your favorite artists by clicking on any link below. Several tours have been added to start 2024, including headlining tours from Zach Bryan , Morgan Wallen and Kenny Chesney . All ongoing tours are at the top of this comprehensive list, with those slated to start later to follow.

The opening acts for each tour are included with the full set of dates when you click. This list is updated frequently to include new tours, with new dates, canceled and postponed dates all added as they become available.

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2024 Ongoing Country Music Tours:

Dan + Shay's Heartbreak On the Map Tour (Through April 13) Sam Hunt's 2024 Outskirts Tour (Through April 13) Larry Fleet's the Earned It Tour (Through April 19) Priscilla Block's Hey Jack Tour (Through May 4) Kylie Morgan's 2024 Making It Up As I Go Tour (Through May 11) Bailey Zimmermans' 2024 Religiously The Tour  (Through May 20) Riley Green's Ain't My Last Rodeo Tour (Through June 1) Ashley McBryde's The Devil I Know Tour (Through June 15) Clint Black's 2024 Killin' Time 35th Anniversary World Tour (Through July 11) Cody Johnson's The Leather Tour (Through July 11) Jo Dee Messina's Heads Carolina Tails California Tour 2024 (Through July 11) Brantley Gilbert's Off the Rails Tour (Through July 26) Chris Stapleton's 2024 All-American Road Show Tour (Through Aug. 22) Parker McCollum's 2024 Burn It Down Tour (Through Aug. 31) Oliver Anthony's Out of the Woods Tour (Through Sept. 13) Jordan Davis' Damn Good Time World Tour (Through Oct. 20) Carrie Underwood's Reflection Las Vegas Residency (Through Oct. 26) Alabama's Roll On II Tour (Through Nov. 9) Zach Bryan's the Quittin' Time Tour 24 (Through Dec. 14) Garth Brooks' Las Vegas Residency (Through Dec. 22)

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April 2024: April 2: Dustin Lynch's Killed the Cowboy Tour (Through May 11) April 4 : Morgan Wallen's 2024 One Night At a Time Stadium Tour (Through Aug. 8) April 12 : Luke Combs Growin' Up and Gettin' Old Tour (Through Aug. 9-10) April 17 : Luke Bryan's Mind of a Country Boy Tour (Through Sept. 14) April 19 : Darius Rucker's 2024 European Starting Fires Tour  (Through May 11) April 20 : Kenny Chesney's Sun Goes Down Tour (Through Aug. 25) April 28 : Kacey Musgraves' Deeper Well Tour (Through Dec. 7)

May 2024: May 4 : George Strait's 2024 Stadium Tour (Through Dec. 7) May 10 : Shania Twain's Come On Over Las Vegas Residency (Through Dec. 14) May 18 : Jason Aldean's 2024 Highway Desperado Tour (Through Oct. 5) May 30 : Walker Hayes' Same Drunk Tour (Through Sept. 1) May 31 : Lainey Wilson's Country's Cool Again Tour (Through Nov. 15)

June 2024: June 7 : Dierks Bentley's 2024 Gravel & Gold Tour (Through Sept. 21) June 29 : Sam Hunt's Locked Up Tour (Through Sept. 28)

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As you can tell, our tours of Ireland center around traditional irish music. Wether you play music or just enjoy listening, if you’re planning a vacation in Ireland, you must come with us and join our ever-growing family. Our tours are welcoming and inclusive. As well as visiting the popular tourist attractions, we take you off the beaten track to visit the hidden gems you don’t get to see on the larger commercial tours. They are led by musicians, so you’re guaranteed music everyday and we’ll meet up with more of our musical friends along the way to ensure you have a tour of Ireland you won’t find in any travel brochure.

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Celtic Thunder sets sail on Odyssey: A North American Tour, tickets now on sale

Inspired by their latest pbs special filmed in ireland, celtic thunder will embark on a 50-city journey across north america captivating audiences with their new tour odyssey..

Tickets are now on sale for Celtic Thunder's l atest tour ODYSSEY, which will embark on a 50-city journey across North America. 

This dynamic new production will captivate audiences from September to November 2024 and will pay homage to Celtic Thunder's rich heritage while delving into exciting new musical realms.

Click here for tickets to Celtic Thunder's ODYSSEY and a full list of tour dates

Inspired by their latest PBS special filmed in Ireland, Odyssey is a brand-new show that promises a harmonious fusion of tradition and inventive exploration, paying homage to Celtic Thunder's rich heritage while delving into exciting new musical realms.

Fans can expect fresh interpretations of iconic Irish songs like "Grace," "Rare Olde Times," and "Fields of Athenry," alongside new takes on Celtic Thunder's signature ensemble numbers.

The setlist also delves into contemporary Celtic favorites, all reimagined in their distinctive style. Highlights include "City of Chicago," a heartfelt tribute to the Irish diaspora, and Neil Byrne's emotionally charged ballad "Farewell," inspired by a family member.

A standout moment is their soul-stirring a cappella rendition of  "Amazing Grace," while "Mo Ghile Mear" injects vibrant harmonies into a traditional folk song.

Each member of Celtic Thunder- Neil Byrne, Emmet Cahill, Damian McGinty, and Ronan Scolard - bring their own captivating solo performances to the stage, ensuring a show that appeals to a broad audience.

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Elevated by the exceptional Celtic Thunder Band, the performance transcends the typical concert experience. Live music seamlessly intertwines with storytelling and immersive stagecraft, offering an educational and entertaining journey through Irish culture.

ODYSSEY is not just a concert; it's a compelling theatrical experience that honors Celtic Thunder's legacy while charting new territories. This evocative journey offers an enlightening yet entertaining spectacle, making Odyssey a must-see for Celtic Thunder fans and lovers of Irish music alike.

Celtic Thunder invites fans of all ages to join them on this unforgettable journey!

Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, March 22. For a complete list of tour dates, ticket information, and more, visit Celtic Thunder's website.

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Billie Eilish Announces Huge World Tour in 2024-2025

B illie Eilish fans are about to freak out. The singer has finally announced the Hit Me Hard And Soft Tour from 2024 through 2025! This highly-anticipated tour will hit the US, the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Italy, France, and Spain. It’s going to be an absolutely massive venture that will support Eilish’s highly-anticipated third album Hit Me Hard And Soft , out May 17. This is not a tour you’ll want to miss! Supporting acts have yet to be announced.

The first stop on Eilish’s enormous international tour will be on September 29 in Québec City, Québec at Centre Videotron. The tour will come to a close next year on July 27, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland at 3Arena.

Presale for this tour will begin on April 30 through May 1. It looks like Ticketmaster will be the main spot to get your hands on tickets. 

Eilish has announced that tickets to this event will be mobile-only and non-transferrable in order to avoid scalpers. However, fans in New York, California, and Colorado can still get their tickets outside of Ticketmaster. We recommend trying Viagogo or Stubhub . General on-sale begins on May 3 at 10:00 am local via Ticketmaster. 

Don’t miss your chance to see Billie Eilish put on an insanely good show in 2024-2025! Get your tickets ASAP .

Billie Eilish 2024 Tour Dates

September 29 – Québec, QC – Centre Videotron

October 1 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

October 2 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

October 4 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

October 5 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

October 7 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

October 9 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

October 11 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

October 13 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena

October 16 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

October 17 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

October 18 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

November 2 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

November 3 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

November 6 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

November 8 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center

November 10 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

November 11 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

November 13 – Chicago, IL – United Center

November 14 – Chicago, IL – United Center

November 16 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

November 17 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center Omaha

November 19 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

November 20 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

December 3 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

December 5 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

December 6 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

December 8 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

December 10 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose

December 11 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose

December 13 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena

December 15 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum

December 16 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum

December 17 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum

February 18, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre

February 19, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre

February 21, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre

February 22, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre

February 24, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena

February 25, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena

February 27, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena

February 28, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena

March 4, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena

March 5, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena

March 7, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena

March 8, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena

April 23, 2025 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena

April 24, 2025 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena

April 26, 2025 – Oslo, Norway – Telenor Arena

April 28, 2025 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena

April 29, 2025 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena

May 2, 2025 – Hannover, Germany – ZAG Arena

May 4, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome

May 5, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome

May 7, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome

May 9, 2025 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena

May 29, 2025 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena

May 30, 2025 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena

June 1, 2025 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena

June 3, 2025 – Kraków, Poland – Tauron Arena

June 4, 2025 – Kraków, Poland – Tauron Arena

June 6, 2025 – Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle

June 8, 2025 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena

June 10, 2025 – Paris, France – Accor Arena

June 11, 2025 – Paris, France – Accor Arena

June 14, 2025 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi

June 15, 2025 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi

July 7, 2025 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro

July 8, 2025 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro

July 10, 2025 – London, UK – The O2

July 11, 2025 – London, UK – The O2

July 13, 2025 – London, UK – The O2

July 14, 2025 – London, UK – The O2

July 16, 2025 – London, UK – The O2

July 17, 2025 – London, UK – The O2

July 19, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live

July 20, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live

July 22, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live

July 23, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live

July 26, 2025 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena

July 27, 2025 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena

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Meet 2024’s ‘American Idol’ Top 10 Contestants

Up close and personal with the top singers of season 22.

By Fred Bronson

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For 22 seasons and running, American Idol has unveiled which contestants have qualified for the competition’s most elite tier, the top 10. This season is no exception, with the names of the final 10 being announced on Monday (April 22) evening’s live broadcast on ABC.

For over a decade now, Billboard has been first in line to sit down with each finalist and conduct their first in-depth interviews. Earlier this week, Billboard sat down with the top 14 performers to talk about their formative years, their Idol experiences to date and how they envision their futures.

On Sunday (April 21), the top 14 performed songs by members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (the Rock Hall’s Class of 2024 was also revealed during the episode by Ryan Seacrest and Rock Hall member Lionel Richie). At the end of the two-hour episode, Jordan Anthony and Nya were eliminated from the competition.

On Monday night, the theme was Billboard No. 1 Hits, a subject first presented in season two and again in season four. The episode saw the end of two more journeys, with contestants Roman Collins and Jayna Elise leaving the show.

Below, Billboard goes deep with season 22’s top 10 contestants as well as the four contestants eliminated over the last few days.

To quote Ryan Seacrest, here they are, in no particular order. (Well, that isn’t strictly true, as we present them alphabetically – first the newly-minted top 10 and then the four singers who were eliminated over the last two days).

Jack Blocker

Born : June 8, 1998 – Dallas, Texas

Musical Influences:  John Prine, Willie Nelson, Townes Van Zandt, OutKast, Tyler the Creator, White Stripes, Green Day

First  Idol  Experience:  “I was four when the show started. My parents watched the first season and said we were all going to watch the next year, so I remember Ruben (Studdard) and Clay (Aiken).”

Jack Blocker did not grow up in a musical family. His earliest memories of music are from the traditional church he attended as a child. “Once a month, someone would come in with an acoustic guitar and they would do stripped-down worship music and I thought it was cool. In high school I was listening to older country artists and that’s when I fell in love with music. At 16 I picked up the guitar and tried to learn their songs. I attended a Christian high school and played in a student-led worship band. That’s when I figured out I could sing and started writing songs in my bedroom for fun.”

Blocker is self-taught on guitar thanks to YouTube. He still hasn’t taken any lessons and never had vocal coaching until he auditioned for American Idol . The first song he wrote was “Finally Home,” which he recorded with the band he had in college, Rightfield. They played gigs while attending the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where Blocker majored in communications. “When bands would come through, we’d message them to see if we could open for them. Then we did some traveling and were able to make half a living playing gigs.”

At this point, Blocker had not decided on making music as a full-time job. “I was considering every career besides being a musician. I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I had no real perception of what having a career in music would look like. Growing up in Dallas, I didn’t really know anyone who did that.”

In 2022, Blocker became a solo artist. “My wife and I and my bandmate Reed Hoelscher moved to Nashville. We weren’t experiencing that much growth in Dallas and so we tried to push ourselves. It was difficult. In Dallas and Arkansas, we were the only people performing alt-rock music. In Nashville, everyone is doing the same thing and probably a little better than you and they know more people than you. Trying to make an impression was a bit of a culture shock. We were competing with all the other artists around us and we were losing. I realized I needed to write. My wife was really supportive. She felt this was something I was supposed to be doing, so I started making music that I really cared about and doing it on my own.”

Blocker has already learned a valuable lesson from his Idol journey. “I have been encouraged throughout the whole process to be myself as an artist, to find your wheelhouse and go 100% toward that. I haven’t been trying to compete with anybody else on the show, like go head-to-head and out sing this one person. I’ve been getting to sing songs that I love and I’ve just been really encouraged throughout the show that people respond to that authenticity. Luke said, ‘If you’re doing Jack Blocker, you’re doing the right thing.’ That meant the world to me.”

McKenna Faith Breinholt

Born : Aug. 19, 1998 – Mesa, Ariz.

Favorite Alums:   David Archuleta, David Cook, Lauren Spencer-Smith

Musical Influences:   Adele, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift

First  Idol  Experience:  “I watched the season that David Cook and David Archuleta were on. That was the most memorable Idol for me.”

Born in Mesa, Ariz., and raised in nearby Gilbert, McKenna Faith Breinholt’s earliest musical memory is from when she was seven years old, playing songs by ear on her piano. “I would hear music on television and would go to my little keyboard and pick them out. I thought it was awesome that I could play. My parents thought it was really cool and they bought a bigger keyboard. The first song I played on that was ‘Apologize’ by Timbaland and OneRepublic.”

Breinholt confesses, “I took piano lessons to learn theory. I was cheating the whole time. I wasn’t listening to it, and then I got caught. Yeah, I’m not great with piano lessons! I couldn’t sing very well at the time. I wasn’t really a great singer until I picked up the guitar. My guitar teacher required all students to sing, and that’s how I found my voice.”

By the time she was 14, she was performing in talent shows and in church on Sundays, just with piano or guitar. “I never was accompanied by anyone. I’d always play by myself. Then I sang in my high school talent show and that was probably one of the best performances ever for me. People saw that video and asked me to start working with them after that. Rob Gardner, who Breinholt describes as “a crazily talented musician from Arizona,” had her cover Johnny Cash’s “Hurt” and Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This).” “He had me take great iconic songs and turn them into orchestra pieces with choir and we went around performing in Arizona every year. One of my videos with him (“Hallelujah”) got over 12 million views on YouTube.

Although Breinholt said during her Idol audition that her family has no musical talent, she corrected herself while talking to Billboard . “They were offended when I said that. They all have great ears. My dad can play a little bit at the piano. My grandpa plays the guitar. Everyone can mess around here and there.”

Asked what the most valuable lesson she has learned on her Idol journey so far, Breinholt says, “To have a good time and cherish every single moment and make friends too. Yes, you have to be in a certain mindset when you’re on stage and when you’re rehearsing, but we’re never going to get this opportunity again. It’s all about the people and the things that we’re doing and being in the moment because it’s going to go away real quick.”

The Arizonan already has a vision for her future. “My ultimate goal is to release a song after the show and it takes off and I’m touring and performing in front of hundreds of thousands. I know it’s going to take a lot of work to get there, but that’s the goal.”

Born : July 31, 2002 – Indio, Calif.

Favorite Alums:  Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, David Archuleta, Adam Lambert, Jordin Sparks

Musical Influences:  Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, My Chemical Romance, Paramore

First  Idol  Experience:  “We always watched the fails. That used to be the greatest part of this show, seeing people absolutely lose their minds in an audition room. I was at my aunt’s house in Idyllwild [Calif.] and I remember looking at Carrie Underwood and telling my mom, ‘I want to do it now.’ And she said, ‘You’re not old enough.’ ‘Well, how freaking old do I have to be?’ I was eight.”

“My mom always sang lullabies to us,” Abi Carter says when asked about her earliest musical memory. “But the first true song I remember is the intro credits song to (Nickelodeon’s 2006 film) Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses . There are no words. It’s so beautiful to me and I wanted to be a ballerina and a singer.”

Carter isn’t the only singer in her family. “My mom got a full scholarship to university. She went on a voice scholarship, but she had kids and that made it impossible for her to continue. All my siblings sing. I was the only one who really loved it and wanted to pursue it and felt a deep connection with music. But we’re always singing around the house.”

As a young girl, Carter says she idolized Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. “I grew up in a really religious family, so we weren’t allowed to listen to all kinds of music, but my mom bought a Carrie Underwood album and it got stuck in our little CD player in our old broken down van and so that was all we could listen to for a really long time. So I love Carrie Underwood. I’m not a country singer, but sometimes I’ll sing something that’s just a little bit country.”

Carter wrote her first song relatively recently. “It’s called ‘Still Breathing.’ I wrote it about a friend of mine who I was very close to growing up. “We would sit in her computer room and talk about the future and about what life was going to be like and how she was going to decorate her apartment when she moved out. When she went away to college, I was so excited for her because she was so excited to start her life and she ended up getting into drugs and it just absolutely changed who she was chemically. I wrote that song about her not being able to respond anymore. I don’t even know if she is still alive. I didn’t know if she was still breathing. I wrote that in late 2020/early 2021.”

Reflecting on lessons learned so far from being on American Idol , Carter explains, “I grew up being home schooled. When I entered high school, I went for less than a semester and had to leave to help my family. And I just assumed that coming to Los Angeles to audition that everybody here was going to be fake. I had a mindset of what Hollywood was like and what the music business was like and thought I was going to be around gorgeous people who are gorgeous because of the plastic surgery and would treat me like I was less than. But what I’ve learned is that friends are so much closer than you think and all you have to do is get out to make them. I didn’t grow up with a lot of friends. I only had one at a time. Any prejudice I had has been sucked out of me because I’m surrounded by many people who are so different and yet we’re all the same. There’s something that you can relate to in everybody. I’ve learned that the world is so much bigger but so much more connected than we think.”

As for her future, Carter says, “I want to be an artist. I’ve never felt so passionately about something. I went to school and got a psychology degree because I figured if I can’t express my emotions through something artistically, maybe I can just help other people express their emotions. I was going to be a family therapist.” But then she was asked to audition for American Idol , and she thought, “I’ve never done something for myself. I had to start working young and leave high school to help my family. When this opportunity came along, I thought, ‘If I get a master’s in psychology and have a stable job, I’ll never have this opportunity to pursue what I love because I’ll have so much more on my plate then.’ I want to perform. I want people to be able to relate to my songs the way that we relate to Taylor Swift songs. I used to be scared about stage presence, like I don’t know what to do with my arms. I’m not a dancer. When you think about a home-schooled kid, I’m about as awkward as they come. But I’ve never felt so energetic before. It’s so much fun.”

Julia Gagnon

Born : March 29, 2002 – Guatemala City, Guatemala

Favorite Alums:  Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia, Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert, Wé Ani

Musical Influences:  Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo

First  Idol  Experience:  Always aware of it, her parents didn’t watch TV, so she didn’t see a complete season until last year, when she and her now-fiancé watched all of the episodes of season 21 on Hulu to prepare for a local Idol -type competition.

Julia Gagnon was born in Guatemala and after being adopted, was raised in Cumberland, Maine. There was a grand piano in the house and Gagnon remembers banging on the keys as a two-year-old until her parents bought her a toy piano. While she doesn’t recall, her mother assures her that as a very young child, she would sing around the house and in pre-school. That stopped until middle school, when Gagnon saw two musicals on Broadway – Wicked and The Phantom of the Opera . “ Phantom was my favorite and I thought, ‘I really want to do that. It would be amazing.’ I entered a talent show and sang ‘Popular’ from Wicked . My chorus teacher Nora Krainis heard me sing and said, ‘I’m not going to let you avoid this anymore. You need to share this with the world and I’m going to help you.’ She was a very strict woman and I replied, ‘Alright. I’ll do what you say.’ She gave me some solos in our chorus concerts and then I was in some of our high school musicals, like Beauty and the Beast , Sister Act and The Addams Family .” I only sang in school. Competitions made me nervous and I didn’t like the idea of auditioning.”

Like the rest of the top 10, Gagnon’s Idol journey began months before season 22 started airing on ABC. From then until today, what is the most important thing she has learned? “It may sound cheesy, but to be yourself. It’s easier said than done. For a long time during this competition, I was trying to be a heightened version of myself, singing hard-hitting soul songs every time. But then I realized that just because you can do something doesn’t mean you always need to. You can hold back. You can let loose. You can have intimate moments and diva moments and it can all be you. You could be vulnerable. You could be soft. You can change your tone. You can tell a story and that is really important. The last couple of rounds, I was struggling with who I was.”

Gagnon’s biggest surprise during her Idol run so far is the competition itself. “We’re such a close-knit family, being together for so long and learning from each other. It doesn’t feel like a competition anymore. It’s such a diverse group that I didn’t expect it to be so familial and supportive.” Support is nothing new to Gagnon. “My parents supported my music even before I knew I wanted to do it. My mom put me in piano lessons and I hated it. She had me play trombone and I hated it. But she’s always been pushing me to be artistic and creative. I think my dad just wants me to be me and said he wasn’t really pushing me in any direction but the second I said, ‘Music is very important to me,’ he’s been unwaveringly supportive and in such a dad way too. He cheers on the sidelines like it’s sports. It’s not a theater cheer. It’s like stand up and ‘Let’s go!’ But I love that. They’re both very excited for me.”

Looking ahead, Gagon says, “If I could design my future, I would incorporate the things that are important to me as much as I can into a music career. So still staying close to family and still writing songs that are close to my heart. That would be the dream, to have everything that I need to support me and having enough love to share and give out my music and performance and art.”

Triston Harper

Born : June 17, 2008 – Mobile, Ala.

Favorite Alums: Colin Stough, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Chayce Beckham

Musical Influences: Johnny Cash, Charles Johnson

First Idol Experience: “I’ve always watched since I was a little boy. My favorite thing was the funny auditions where people would walk in and they would sing and we would just die and then someone would walk in and just blow your mind.”

Raised in McIntosh, Ala., Triston Harper found music before he was even born. “My mama sang nursery rhymes to me when I was in the womb. Later, she taught me how to play ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star’ on the piano.”

When he was six, Harper sang in church with his grandaddy. “It was homecoming and there was a butt load of people there and they requested for me to sing. So he got up there with me and we sang and everybody loved it. I knew this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.” Harper continued to sing in school. “They always put me out front. I sang. I preached. When we moved to Conway in Arkansas, they put me in choir to learn how to read music. After that, I forgot everything, and I’ve been unable to read music ever since. So I just listen and I’ll grab my guitar and pick it up.” Harper wrote his first song when he was seven. “It’s called ‘I’m Yours, You’re Mine.’ It is God talking to me. I still sing it.”

Even though he has watched American Idol all of his life, Harper says he didn’t have the courage to audition until last year. “My grandaddy said, ‘One day, boy, it might be you.’ I never thought it would happen. An ad [for auditions] kept popping up and I kept swiping it away. The Lord spoke to me and said, ‘If you take a step toward me, I’ll take two toward you.’ So I signed up with all my information and I’m here.”

Only 15, Harper has already learned valuable lessons during his time on Idol . “When your mentors and your vocal coach tell you to do something, they’ve got your best interests and they want to see you progress far in this competition. So be yourself and make the right song choices and put your faith in yourself.”

One of Harper’s mentors this season was Jelly Roll, who said the youngster had the soul of a 75-year-old. “I get that a lot,” Harper tells Billboard . “I try to give people a lot of advice and they say I’m young but they take it and go a long way with it. I’ve been through a lot and I know what to do in situations and I give people hope and courage so they don’t turn to drugs or alcohol. My teachers are surprised because I’ve taught them a lot about decisions they’ve made that weren’t the best. They say, ‘I should have listened to Triston.’”

The teenager admits it was surreal standing in front of Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. “The first time I did, I was shocked. The second time I was like, ‘Okay.’ The third time I was getting used to them and now I look at them as aunts and uncles. They’re family now.”

Harper has taken in their advice. “Katy Perry told me about my pronunciation, that she wants to hear what I’m saying and I’ve tried my best in this competition to pronounce my words more than when they first met me. Lionel Richie told me to be me, to keep that old Alabama soul. Luke Bryan smiled at me and said I’m doing what I’m supposed to. When you hear that from people you look up to, it means the world.”

Asked what he wants his future to look like, it was clear he has given the subject a lot of thought. “I’ve got about 60 some acres, living in a nice home. We have four kids and I’ve been married to my wife about 20 some years and last Saturday I performed at an arena with people singing along with my songs.”

Born : May 22, 2003 – Ogden, Utah

Favorite Alum:  Carrie Underwood

Musical Influences:  Katy Perry, Adele, Carrie Underwood

First  Idol  Experience:  “I watched Carrie Underwood. She was a small-town girl living her small-town life and then her life changed overnight, and I related to her.”

Kaibrienne grew up an hour away from her birthplace, in Henefer, Utah. She describes it as a “super-small town.” She had two gateways to music. “I listened on YouTube, and I listened to my older sister sing. She would jam out in our car to Katy Perry hits like ‘California Gurls,’ ‘Teenage Dream’ and ‘Last Friday Night.’” So what was it like when Kaibrienne first met Katy? “I was freaking out. I could never have imagined that I would have the opportunity to meet her. I haven’t told her yet about my sister.”

Kaibrienne says her parents were not musical, but her sisters had leads and other parts in their high school musicals. “I thought that I would want to do that. I loved watching them in  Les Misérables ,  Hairspray  and  The Music Man .”

In school, Kaibrienne was active in sports and cheerleading. “Then I was listening to a girl on YouTube sing ‘Hallelujah’ and I told my family I wanted to sing it at a school talent show. None of them knew I had been singing alone in my room so I sang it for them and they said I should definitely do that. My focus at the time was on tumbling but after that I loved singing.”

At the talent show, one of Kaibrienne’s teachers leaned over to her father and said, “She has a God-given gift. She’s going to do big things.”

“There weren’t a lot of opportunities, but my dad tried to find places where I could sing. I struggled with performance anxiety where my hands and feet and face would go numb. My throat would go dry. And so I never wanted to perform. I practiced and I hated it. I thought I sounded so much better than what I was able to give. Things fell apart with cheerleading and tumbling so I was trying to find my place in the world. I tried out for high school musicals and I was in  Shrek ,  Into the Woods  and  High School Musical .

How did Kaibrienne overcome her anxiety? “My dad posted videos of me singing in the car on TikTok. They started going viral. He told me, ‘Look at all these people who believe in you.’ But I still wouldn’t sing outside of the car. Over the summer I was working in sales, knocking on people’s doors. I’m in the middle of Florida and a pastor opened his door. He didn’t know anything about me. But he said, ‘This isn’t what you were sent here to do. I feel like you have a dream that you are running from.’ I told him he was exactly right. He said, “God wouldn’t have given you this gift if there wasn’t a way to work through it. If you take this seriously, big things are going to happen for you in the next year.’”

That was the last door Kaibrienne knocked on. “The second I got home I started singing alone again. I studied guitar and began writing songs and then  Idol  reached out to me and everything fell into place.” So it’s no surprise what Kaibrienne has learned from her  Idol  journey to date. “I’ve learned to love myself in a lot of ways. Being on the show has instilled a lot of confidence in me that I didn’t have before. Even during my audition, I felt insecure. I’ve learned I’m here because I sound like me, not because I sound like anyone else. I’m here because I’m me and not anybody else and I feel like each round, I’ve grown more and more. I’ve worked through so much of the performance anxiety that I never thought I’d be able to work through.”

And what lies ahead? “I’m going to do this forever. I want to write music forever. I’ve always wanted to heal people through music the way that it’s healed me, and so that’s my goal.”

Born : June 14, 2000 – Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Favorite Alums:  Chris Daughtry, James Durbin

Musical Influences:  Bon Jovi, Journey, Whitesnake, Queen, Ed Sheeran

First  Idol  Experience : “When Chris Daughtry got voted off, I wrote a handwritten letter to  American Idol  and said, ‘You made a mistake. This guy’s a star.’”

“I have older parents and they looked in the Yellow Pages to find a piano teacher. My dad said, ‘I want you to teach my son. He’s three years old. And the teacher said, ‘We normally like them to read English before they read music.’ My dad told him, ‘He reads, let’s get him in. We’ve got to start him early.’ So I went to his studio and my little legs didn’t touch the floor. I was swinging off the piano bench and I learned how to read music along with English. When I was 10, my parents asked if I actually liked taking lessons. I said, ‘I’ve been doing it forever, so I might as well keep doing it. It’s a part of my identity at this point.’”

Kayko says he was always a music kid. “I did classical piano competitions for a long time and then I always wanted to change the song and not play what’s on the page, so I did jazz. And I thought, ‘This really isn’t really my vibe. I’m a rocker. I would never do a singing competition, not even  American Idol . I would never try out for that.’ And then I did theater.”  

After appearing in musicals like  Side Show ,  In the Heights ,  Ghost ,  Cabaret  and  9 to 5 , Kayko turned to YouTube and  Billboard  to see what music was popular and was inspired to record cover songs. “I was definitely a YouTube kid and that’s how I learned how to produce my own music.”

Kayko attended Berklee College of Music for three semesters, until he realized he didn’t want go to school. “I quit and moved to Nashville. I needed to write and produce my own songs. I needed to book live shows. I had no mentorship or insight, just a dream of being an artist and putting out music.”

Kayko’s audition for  Idol  was unlike most other tryouts but he assures  Billboard  that what was shown on television was 100% true. “I don’t know if the world will ever believe that. One of my very good friends from college, Abby Blake, got a call to do  American Idol  and they wanted her to prepare two songs but said the accompanist would only play one. She said, ‘I feel more comfortable with you in the room.’”

Kayko agreed to go with her. They woke up at 4 a.m. for the Nashville audition and sat in a room all day without ever seeing the judges. The producers asked Blake to come back the next day and Kayko said he would return with her.

“Abby’s voice was shot and she wasn’t feeling well that day and I was thinking I have to break the ice for her, so I was probably talking way more than any accompanist has ever done before. Abby sang her song and got a yes. Katy Perry looks at me and says, ‘There’s something about you. You look like an artist.’ I said, ‘No, I’m not doing this.’ Abby said I should sing for these three music legends. I played an original song and they look at each other and tell me I’m going to Hollywood. What?!”

But Kayko had a huge conflict. “I booked a job in New York playing guitar for a new off-Broadway musical,  Hard Road to Heaven , and I had this in place for a year. The guy who got me the gig put his neck on the line for me and now I have to call him and say, ‘I don’t know what to do. Katy Perry just told me that I have a thing and I need to go to Hollywood Week and I could get cut and get no airtime and lose this thing, or it could be great.’ He said, “I would never hold you back from doing something like that.’ So I spent a week and a half in New York and flew directly to L.A. for Hollywood Week. The only reason I went was for that chance for airtime and the potential viral moment and for my friend Abby. She got cut in Hollywood and I’m still here.”

It could have been an awkward situation, but it wasn’t. “Abby and I are real friends and we’re both in the music industry and know that it’s not personal. I didn’t take her spot. My dad always said, ‘If Simon Cowell walked into the bar and you’re playing a lousy gig, are you going to blow him away?’ And it actually happened with Katy Perry.”

Mia Matthews

Born : Dec. 7, 2004 – Gadsden, Ala.

Favorite Alums:  Daniel Seavey, Clark Beckham, Nick Fradiani, Laci Kaye Booth

Musical Influences : Dolly Parton, Kelsea Ballerini, Kacey Musgraves

First  Idol  Experience:  “I grew up watching the show. My older sister Sadie loved it. I had an  American Idol  karaoke machine. I would stand on my mini trampoline like a stage and then sing with my  American Idol  microphone.”

Born in Gadsden, Ala., Mia Matthews grew up in a very musical family 45 minutes down the road. “My dad was a heavy metal rock star, playing electric guitar. I’m told he toured with Whitesnake. My mom sang with Ernest Tubb and Barbara Mandrell. When I was three, my dad passed away and music was our therapy. It’s how we coped. My mom taught vocal lessons at our house. There’s never been a point in my life where I wasn’t surrounded by music.”

The middle child of seven, Matthews remembers taking road trips with her mother and siblings. “There’s not much to do in Alabama so we would drive around. Mama would play a game with us to see if we could find harmony. It started with, ‘I’m going to hit this note. See where you land.’ And then we sang ‘Jesus Loves Me.’”

Matthews sang in elementary school, but her mother pulled her out of public school and home schooled her children. “Singing was our passion and we would sing for anyone and everyone. My mom led worship at church – she was the choir director. One day when I was 11, we were shopping at Walmart and we sang the National Anthem for the cashier because she was having a bad day. A woman behind us recorded it and posted it on Facebook and it went viral.”

The family booked small shows in Centre, Ala., and performed at football games and festivals. “We moved our way up to Nashville and did shows on Broadway at Ole Red. I was 15 and my little sister was 13.”

Matthews never believed it would be possible to appear on  American Idol . “This past summer I felt stagnant. I had just graduated from high school. I wanted to be a singer but how do I do that? What was the next step? I was searching for an opportunity but was it time to open the door to  Idol ? Then I received a message asking if I wanted to audition and somehow I am here now.”

Mia asked her sister Jacy if she also wanted to audition. “She hopped on some of our virtual auditions and they loved her, too. So we both went to Nashville to audition for Katy, Luke and Lionel. We both got golden tickets and made it to Hollywood. I had been singing with my mom and sister in a trio for years. So we were very comfortable singing with each other but this was a brand-new experience. We were together but we were separate. It was really comforting to have her there because she is my best friend.”

Jacy was cut during Hollywood Week, leaving Mia to compete on her own. “It hurt me, but she took it like a champ. She’s been so supportive. I’m blessed to have such a good relationship with her.”

Will Moseley

Born : July 10, 2000 – Douglas, Georgia

Favorite Alums: Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson

Musical Influences:  Bob Seger, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Blackberry Smoke

First  Idol  Experience:  “In an interview I said I remember the season that Adam Lambert won, and they all looked at me and said, ‘He didn’t win.’ I was a kid, but I remember watching it.”

Growing up in Hazlehurst, Ga., Will Moseley always loved music. “My uncle drove a big semi-truck, and I would go on the road with him. He had a Bob Seger  Greatest Hits  CD and my mom listened to Shania Twain. There was a Shania CD in her car. We played the fire out of that thing. My dad was an earlier Kid Rock fan, so then we covered that genre and then I loved classic country music. That’s just part of the culture where I’m from. Waylon and Willie, George, Merle, Conway, all of that. As a kid, I remember we would go camping and every Friday night at 9 o’clock there was a local radio station that would play Johnny Paycheck’s ‘Old Violin.’ And so now if I’m playing a show, I’ll take an acoustic break in the middle of a full band show and it’s just me and an acoustic guitar playing ‘Old Violin.’”

Music became an important part of Moseley’s life when he was 15. “You know how parents are when Christmas comes around. ‘What do you want for Christmas?’ I told my mom I wanted a guitar. I thought it would be cool to learn how to play. She looked at me and said, ‘Are you going to learn how to play? I’m not buying something else to put in a closet.’ I told her, ‘I’ll give it a shot.’ She bought the guitar and I picked it up and my fingers hurt. My brain didn’t work with my hand. I didn’t even think they were connected to the same body. And after two days it went in the closet. It was a disappointment to my mom at the time, but a few years later I was in college and I took my guitar to school with me.”

When he ended up with a dorm room to himself for a few months, he started playing around with the guitar again. “I decided to teach myself. After Christmas break I didn’t have a TV in my room so all of my free time went into learning how to play guitar.”

Moseley worked at a printing company during the COVID years, when a lot of people were laid off.  “They never brought me back and I had a lot of time on my hands so I played guitar and learned more songs and developed my singing. I found little places that would pay me a couple hundred bucks here and there to play. That’s how I paid my way through college.”

Moseley graduated from Georgia Southern in May 2023 with a degree in biology. He had enough gigs lined up to pay his bills for a few months. “If I didn’t give being a full-time musician a shot I would regret it. So I gave myself a year and said if it wasn’t working by then, I’d get a real job. Eleven months later I’m working with Gene Simmons and Meghan Trainor. If you told me that a year ago, I would have called you a liar.”

Moseley says he has learned a lot during his time on  Idol , especially from mentors Jelly Roll and Gene Simmons. “They both said the same thing: ‘You’re in the right lane. You just have to own it. You’re here for a reason and you have the voice to do this for the rest of your life.’ Of course, there’s going to be turns and hills and ups and downs and all that, but the biggest thing I’ve learned so far truthfully has probably been humbleness and that connections will take you further than anything else in the music business.”

Moseley has a clear eye on the road ahead. “All I want to do is get on a bus and drive around the country and play music for a living. If I play music until the day I die, I’ll die happy.” 

Emmy Russell

Born : Jan. 10, 1999 – Nashville, Tenn.

Favorite Alums:  Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson

Musical Influences:  Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus

First  Idol  Experience:  Watching on her bed, singing along. “I loved the funny auditions.”

“I was supposed to be born on March 12,” says Emmy Russell. “I was a preemie born on Jan. 10, my meemaw and grandpa’s anniversary.” (Meemaw being the legendary Loretta Lynn). “I was in an incubator for 30 days because of an undeveloped lung. Ironically, I sing.”

As soon as Russell was out of the incubator, she was on the road with her mother, who managed Lynn. “Meemaw took me on stage and showed me to everyone, saying, ‘This is Emmy Rose.’”

That was one introduction to music. “My first memory of music was when I was two, seeing a piano player. I was singing my ABCs and “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.” When I was four, I wrote stories and then I wrote my first song for a second-grade talent show. It was called ‘Try Again,’ about not giving up.”

Russell continued to write songs at this early age, including “Identity.” “Which is ironic,” she says, “because that’s been my war – what is my identity? In school, all the girls would be chasing boys and I was writing songs. I was a bit overweight, wearing big T-shirts and being quiet. I was bullied a lot. I started playing guitar and put my stories into songs.”

Russell’s grandmother had a huge influence on her. “She had this charm about her. She wrote the truth. It must be embarrassing writing a song about your husband cheating on you all the time, but she did. People would ask her about that and she would say, ‘I still love him.’ Her gutsiness is the thing I’ve taken the most from her, but I didn’t realize that until recently. She made you feel like she was so likeable. She would sing ‘Fist City’ but it was never hateful. She smiled whenever she sang it.”

In middle school, Russell was in the chorus. During her high school years, she continued to be on the road with her meemaw. “I opened up for her.” That actually started when Russell was in fourth grade. “She’d call me up and I’d sing two songs. I had an original and then one everyone knew. She’d tell me, ‘People want to hear a song they know. Until you have a song that’s your original one, people want to hear a song that they know so they can sing with you.’” During those high school years, Russell would open with five or six songs. “When I was 15, she passed me down her guitar. It started to feel like we were business partners and that created a lot of pressure. I quit when I was 18.”

Asked about lessons learned while on Idol , Russell says, “Trust your spirit. For some people, it’s God. Just trusting that little voice inside. Being true to yourself is the biggest lesson I’m learning right now. Because when I’m not, my voice gets really pitchy. I get more nervous when I’m not myself.”

Looking ahead, Russell says she wants to travel to different countries. “I love kids. Music is my passion, but I want to use that to help other people. If you’re not, then what’s the point?”

Jordan Anthony (Eliminated)

Born : Dec. 16, 2004 – Melbourne, Australia

Favorite Alums:  Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson, Lauren Spencer-Smith, Iam Tongi, Guy Sebastian ( Australian Idol )

Musical Influences:  Ed Sheeran, Adele, Sam Smith, Bruno Mars

First Idol Experience:  “When I was younger, I used to watch the compilation videos like ‘The Best of American Idol’ or ‘Craziest American Idol Auditions.’ I loved them as a kid. I thought that could be me one day.”

Jordan Anthony has heard this story from his mother but finds it hard to believe: “When I was one and a half I’d be in my parents’ car and when this certain song came on the radio, I would sing along and hit this one note pitch-perfectly every time. That is the moment my parents realized I might be a singer.”

Anthony grew up around music. “My dad was a vocal coach. My parents met doing musical theater, so I’ve always been in that world.” When he was five, his parents put him into musical theater shows. “I realized a couple years later that wasn’t really the thing for me.” At seven, he wrote his first song, “Wait,” about being bullied at school. “I had some tough times at school. I’d come home from classes and sit down at the piano. I was never good at talking about my feelings, so for me, music was an outlet because I could express those things.”

When he was 10, his family moved from Melbourne to Perth. “I busked on the streets there. My mom was my roadie. There’s nothing scarier than standing in a random spot, singing to people walking by. But it helped me develop my confidence and my stage presence. I sang for money and saved up until I had enough to record my first album, One Word , when I was 12.”

Anthony still lives in Perth, so he had a long journey to come to America to audition before the judges on American Idol . But this is not the first time he has performed for millions of viewers. When he was 14, he represented Australia at the 2019 edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest , performing a song he co-wrote, “We Will Rise.” “I looked very different back then,” he tells Billboard . “It was unbelievable to perform on a world stage in an arena full of people with Australian flags flying everywhere. It was incredible and I met incredible people, other young artists like myself from all around the world and I made friends everywhere. It was such an honor to be able to do that.”

Although his Idol journey came to an end on Sunday (April 21), he says he learned a lot during his time on the show. “One skill that I’ve learned is to control my energy and my emotions and my nerves. There are a lot of ups and downs. One minute we’re going onstage. It’s high energy and then you might be sitting around for a few hours and then you’ve got to be ready for showtime again. I’ve been lucky to always have a good head on my shoulders and be able to manage my emotions, but in the pressure cooker environment, it gets tough sometimes.”

Helping Anthony along the way was sage advice from Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. “They’ve mentioned that even when I was singing a cover, they felt my artistry through the performance. That meant so much because I always want people to see who I am through the emotions I’m conveying and the song I’m singing.”

Roman Collins (Eliminated)

Born : Sept. 18, 1999 – Natchitoches, La.

Favorite Alums:  Haley Reinhart, Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly, Kelly Clarkson

Musical Influences:  The Clark Sisters, Mary Mary, Kirk Franklin, Andre Crouch, Timothy Wright, John Legend, Blossom Dearie, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker

First  Idol  Experience:  “I was a bit young when Kelly Clarkson won. Then I saw Ruben Studdard and Fantasia.”

Roman Collins is a worship leader who grew up in Coushatta, La. “Most people say I started in church,” he tells Billboard . “I’m still in church, where I am also a choir director. I’m told that when I was three years old sitting in my mother’s lap, I got up, grabbed a mic and sang Vicki Yohe’s ‘Because Of Who You Are’ in front of everyone in church.” When he was a little older, Collins was always asking his teachers if he could sing in class. “How annoying is that?” he laughs. “I would hate to be a classmate of mine. “I have to study for this test and Roman wants to sing. Can we not do that?”

Collins was only aware of religious music until the third grade. “My uncle is a great musician and he would say this artist was doing R&B and I thought R&B was a group. I didn’t realize there were other genres besides gospel. Then I found out about Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston. Eventually I heard Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse, Blossom Dearie and B.B. King.”

Moving to Los Angeles in 2007, Collins went to a small high school that didn’t have music classes until he graduated. “Thanks a lot!” he exclaims. “When I was 16 I started going to open mics at places like Tha Juice Joint in Hollywood and the Pocket in Culver City. I would watch people from all different walks of life share their gift. It was the best thing ever. I would sing Musiq Soulchild, Marvin Gaye, John Legend and Gnarls Barkley. That opened me up to more R&B and awakened my creative bones.” Then Collins started to get paying gigs. “In December 2018 I sang behind Childish Gambino at the Forum [in Inglewood, Calif.].”

Auditioning for American Idol was always in the back of his mind, he says. “But I did not pursue it. When I was 14 there was a woman visiting our family’s church. She told me, ‘Young man, I want you to write American Idol and put it on your door and look at it every day.’ I never did it, but I never forgot her prophesizing that to me.” But that door opened on a Wednesday in November 2023 when Collins was asked to submit a couple of his videos to the show. “By the following Tuesday I was in front of Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. That changed my life forever.”

The main lesson Collins has learned since starting that journey is that “rest is vital,” he says. “I want to do this for the rest of my life and it is important to rest when you can. I have also learned that I have a platform that God has allowed and to use it for the better. I’ve changed by being more consistent vocally, doing what I have to do to get my voice ready. I’m eating better but I miss my ginger ale.” And what lies ahead? “Changing the world through love,” he answers without hesitation. “Changing the world through music. People ask me why I am so passionate. Because I had a second chance at life. When I was three, I was pronounced dead. I was in a coma for two weeks. The doctor said there was a 97% chance I was going to die. If I did come out of the coma, I would be brain dead for the rest of my life. So when you see me jumping, when you hear my laugh, I’m laughing at fear. I’m alive. I’m doing what I love. Some people are impacted through my gift. We have a saying in church, ‘The joy that I have, the world didn’t give it and the world can’t take it away.’ I want to import the same joy that He has given me.”

Jayna Elise (Eliminated)

Born : Sept. 26, 2001 – Washington, D.C.

Favorite Alums:  Michael J. Woodard, Catie Turner, Grace Kinstler

Musical Influences:  Marvin Gaye, the Temptations, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Journey, Queen, Mötley Crüe

First  Idol  Experience:  She started watching season 3, the year Fantasia won.

“My grandparents had a rule: No TV until 4 o’clock in the afternoon. You could either play outside or listen to the oldies on the music channel they listened to. That’s what I grew up on. My whole family sings and some of my earliest memories are singing with my grandma at the piano. She taught me how to play the piano. When she and my grandfather were 19, they were in a band. They went to an audition in New York and she got scared and didn’t show up. Then she gave birth to my mom. My mom also sings, but never professionally.”

Elise was six years old when she wrote her first song. “I was in the back seat of the car and was mad because I was told to do something and I didn’t want to do it. That was kind of the vibe of the song: ‘I’m going solo, solo, solo.’ Sometimes it will pop into my head and I think I should do something with it.”

When Elise went to live with her mother, she started listening to music on YouTube. “I posted some covers. The first video that went viral was ‘Skyfall,’ the Adele song. It got 40,000 views in one month. My most-viewed video is me singing the gospel song ‘Take Me to the King.’ I was 11 and it has eight million views now.” That led to more performances at different churches and that same year, Elise joined the children’s group Kidz Bop. “We covered ‘All About That Bass’ and Meghan Trainor sent us a video message saying she couldn’t believe we were covering her song. And now I got to meet her because she is our mentor for Billboard ’s No. 1 Hits.”

After touring with Kidz Bop, Elise attended the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in the District of Columbia. “That’s where I became classically trained,” she says. “I sang opera there but I also learned how to actually sing. Before I was just going through the motions but my teacher Daphne Dunston Wharton taught me how to breathe correctly.”

Two years ago, Elise wanted to rebrand herself from the little girl singing with Kidz Bop. Having just moved to Los Angeles, she thought about auditioning for American Idol . She tried out for season 21 last year and went as far as the Showstoppers round during Hollywood Week.

“I definitely had my reservations about auditioning again. I saw people who came back last year and they didn’t make it as far as they had before. It is a risk coming back. But I knew that I had grown and that I had a better handle on everything.”

Elise says her most outstanding moment with the judges this season happened during Final Judgment, when the field was narrowed down to a top 24. “Hearing Lionel say you’re not a background singer anymore and that I made it into the top 24 was my goal. I was talking to another one of the contestants and she said, ‘After you get to where you thought you were going to make it, everything else is a gift.’ That put things in perspective for me, because getting to this point is an opportunity I’m really grateful for.”

Nya (Eliminated)

Born : Nov. 10, 1995 – Fort Meyers, Fla.

Favorite Alums:  Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood

Musical Influences:  Whitney Houston, Victoria Monét

First  Idol  Experience:  Watched season one and decided she wanted to be on the show.

“Every Sunday when I would hear [the music of] Sade I knew it was our cleaning day. Mom and I would go to the laundromat. Throughout the day we’d listen to Barry White and African music. That’s my earliest memory of loving music and wanting to dance around and it made the chores seem like fun.”

It may be difficult to believe now but Nya grew up in a family that didn’t want her to become a professional musician. “My family would not pay for any type of music lessons because in my culture in Kenya, it is considered a hobby. It’s not really a life choice or a life career. I grew up in America, but I lived a very strict Kenyan lifestyle. At school, I was in the marching band. I was in band. I taught myself how to play instruments. I started off with clarinet. Went to saxophone, piano, guitar, and did a whole bunch of band-related instruments as well like trumpet. Vocally, if you’re playing an instrument, you can learn so much. So I knew if I learned these instruments that it would only help my voice even more.

“I was going to school to become a lawyer. I was on the student court. I was a very smart kid and didn’t really have to be in school to get good grades and manipulated the system in that way. I started doing school plays. I got a scholarship through playing the clarinet. They wanted me to come and then once I got there, they heard me sing and said, ‘You’re not playing clarinet. You’re going to sing.’ That was the first moment that I thought, ‘I can sing and this is what I want to do.

“At college, I was in an a cappella group, Voices Of Lee, as in Lee University. I lost my voice, singing with a group of people and having to blend, learn other people’s voices and make a group sound good. It was a toxic environment.”

Four years later, Nya moved to New York. In school and summer camp she had been in  Ragtime  and  Shrek . Now she was going to try her hand at Broadway. First, she went home and told her mother that she wanted to pursue a career in music. “She wasn’t having it. She came here from Africa with nothing and wanted the best life for me. In her head, that meant going to school to become a doctor, a lawyer or an engineer. I did not want to be a singing lawyer.”

Nya moved to New York City with nothing and within three years, she was in her first Broadway show,  Caroline, or Change . She had the lead in an off-Broadway show,  Cleopatra , and then played Nina Simone in an Israeli production of  Soul Doctor  and Martha Reeves in a touring production of  Motown: The Musical . In  Beautiful , the Carole King musical, she portrayed Little Eva and sang “The Loco-Motion.” Most recently she was in the off-Broadway hit  Titanique .

Post- Idol , Nya intends to continue with her Broadway career. “Oh yes. I don’t have a Tony yet, so they’ve got to have me back. One of the shows I really want to do is  Hamilton . I want to write my own musicals. I want to do TV, film, all of the above. Have my own beauty line.”

Nya’s father passed away in Georgia when she was 16, and when she sang “Georgia on My Mind” on  Idol , she dedicated it to him. And her relationship with her mother now? “It’s good. She just really wanted me to succeed and I think whatever that would have been, she would have been happy with. Now that I’m an adult, I feel like she is way more open and really proud of me. To hear her say those words knocks me for a loop.”

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Billie Eilish 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' tour dates announced, here are the closest ones to Florida

Billie Eilish won't be hitting Florida hard or soft in the near future.

Multiple Grammy and Oscar-winning singer-songwriter Eilish is going global in a big way for her new album , " Hit Me Hard and Soft ," with an 81-date worldwide tour, but she's skirting the Sunshine State, at least for now.

Instead, the tour is hitting 19 U.S. states, jumping back and forth across the country and ducking into Canada a few times, before heading overseas to Australia, the Netherlands and Europe in a widespread 10-month tour.

Eilish's third album comes hard on the heels of winning, with her brother and collaborator Finneas, just about every award possible for "What Was I Made For?" from the "Barbie" movie soundtrack.

Here's what to know.

When does the Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft tour begin?

The first show is in Québec on September 29, 2024. Her first U.S. show will be in Baltimore, Maryland on Oct. 4.

When do tickets for the Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft tour go on sale? When do the presale tickets start?

American Express cardholders can score presale tickets starting April 30, with more presales running the rest of the week.

General tickets go on sale Friday, May 3. More information will be available through the Billie Eilish website where tour merch and album preorders are already available.

As with previous Eilish tours. portions of the North American ticket sales will go to environmental nonprofit Reverb to reduce the massive environmental footprint from touring.

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What's the closest city to Florida Billie Eilish will be appearing in?

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Which cities is the Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft tour coming to?

North america.

• Sept. 29, 2024 - Centre Videotron – Québec, QC
• Oct. 1, 2024 - Scotiabank Arena - Toronto, ON
• Oct. 2, 2024 - Scotiabank Arena - Toronto, ON
• Oct. 4, 2024 - CFG Bank Arena - Baltimore, MD
• Oct. 5, 2024 - Wells Fargo Center - Philadelphia, PA
• Oct. 7, 2024 - Little Caesars Arena - Detroit, MI
• Oct. 9, 2024 - Prudential Center - Newark, NJ
• Oct. 11, 2024 - TD Garden - Boston, MA
• Oct. 13, 2024 - PPG Paints Arena - Pittsburgh, PA
• Oct. 16, 2024 - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
• Oct. 17, 2024 - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
• Oct. 18, 2024 - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
• Nov. 2, 2024 - State Farm Arena - Atlanta, GA
• Nov. 3, 2024 - State Farm Arena - Atlanta, GA
• Nov. 6, 2024 - Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
• Nov. 8, 2024 - Heritage Bank Center - Cincinnati, OH
• Nov. 10, 2024 - Xcel Energy Center - Saint Paul, MN
• Nov. 11, 2024 - Xcel Energy Center - Saint Paul, MN
• Nov. 13, 2024 - United Center - Chicago, IL
• Nov. 14, 2024 - United Center - Chicago, IL
• Nov. 16, 2024 - T-Mobile Center - Kansas City, MO
• Nov. 17, 2024 - CHI Health Center Omaha - Omaha, NE
• Nov. 19, 2024 - Ball Arena - Denver, CO
• Nov. 20, 2024 - Ball Arena - Denver, CO
• Dec. 3, 2024 - Rogers Arena - Vancouver, BC
• Dec. 5, 2024 - Climate Pledge Arena - Seattle, WA
• Dec. 6, 2024 - Climate Pledge Arena - Seattle, WA
• Dec. 8, 2024 - Moda Center - Portland, OR
• Dec. 10, 2024 - SAP Center at San Jose - San Jose
• Dec. 11, 2024 - SAP Center at San Jose - San Jose
• Dec. 13, 2024 - Desert Diamond Arena - Glendale, AZ
• Dec. 15, 2024 - Kia Forum - Inglewood, CA
• Dec. 16, 2024 - Kia Forum - Inglewood, CA
• Dec. 17, 2024 - Kia Forum - Inglewood, CA

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AUSTRALIA TOUR DATES

• Feb. 18, 2025 - Brisbane Entertainment Centre - Brisbane, Australia
• Feb. 19, 2025 - Brisbane Entertainment Centre - Brisbane, Australia
• Feb. 21, 2025 - Brisbane Entertainment Centre - Brisbane, Australia
• Feb. 22, 2025 - Brisbane Entertainment Centre - Brisbane, Australia
• Feb. 24, 2025 - Qudos Bank Arena - Sydney, Australia
• Feb. 25, 2025 - Qudos Bank Arena - Sydney, Australia
• Feb. 27, 2025 - Qudos Bank Arena - Sydney, Australia
• Feb. 28, 2025 - Qudos Bank Arena - Sydney, Australia
• March 4, 2025 - Rod Laver Arena - Sydney Australia
• March 5, 2025 - Rod Laver Arena - Sydney Australia
• March 7, 2025 - Rod Laver Arena - Sydney Australia
• March 8, 2025 - Rod Laver Arena - Sydney Australia

EUROPE, UNITED KINGDOM, & IRELAND TOUR DATES

• April 23, 2025 - Avicii Arena - Stockholm, Sweden
• April 24, 2025 - Avicii Arena - Stockholm, Sweden
• April 26, 2025 - Telenor Arena - Oslo, Norway
• April 28, 2025 - Royal Arena - Denmark, Copenhagen
• April 29, 2025 - Royal Arena - Denmark, Copenhagen
• May 2, 2025 - ZAG Arena - Hannover, Germany
• May 4, 2025 - Ziggo Dome - Netherlands, Amsterdam
• May 5, 2025 - Ziggo Dome - Netherlands, Amsterdam
• May 7, 2025 - Ziggo Dome - Netherlands, Amsterdam
• May 9, 2025 - Uber Arena - Berlin, Germany
• May 29, 2025 - Lanxess Arena - Cologne, Germany
• May 30, 2025 - Lanxess Arena - Cologne, Germany
• June 1, 2025 - O2 Arena - Prague, Czech Republic
• June 3, 2025 - Tauron Arena - Krakow, Poland
• June 4, 2025 - Tauron Arena - Krakow, Poland
• June 6, 2025 - Stadthalle - Vienna, Austria
• June 8, 2025 - Unipol Arena - Bologna, Italy
• June 10, 2025 - Accor Arena - Paris, France
• June 11, 2025 - Accor Arena - Paris, France
• June 14, 2025 - Palau Sant Jordi - Barcelona, Spain
• June 15, 2025 - Palau Sant Jordi - Barcelona, Spain
• July 7, 2025 - OVO Hydro - Glasgow, UK
• July 8, 2025 - OVO Hydro - Glasgow, UK
• July 10, 2025 - The O2 - London, UK
• July 11, 2025 - The O2 - London, UK
• July 13, 2025 - The O2 - London, UK
• July 14, 2025 - The O2 - London, UK
• July 16, 2025 - The O2 - London, UK
• July 17, 2025 - The O2 - London, UK
• July 19, 2025 - Co-op Live - Manchester, UK
• July 20, 2025 - Co-op Live - Manchester, UK
• July 22, 2025 - Co-op Live - Manchester, UK
• July 23, 2025 - Co-op Live - Manchester, UK
• July 26, 2025 - 3Arena - Dublin, Ireland
• July 27, 2025 - 3Arena - Dublin, Ireland

Has Billie Eilish performed in Florida?

While Eilish made two stops here in 2020 ( Orlando and Miami ) on her "Where Do We Go" world tour, the Sunshine State got skipped in the 2022 "Happier Than Ever" tour according to concertarchives.org .

But before her first studio album, "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go" came out, she was performing at the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival at Sunshine Grove on March 3, 2018.

By the following year, she was sharing the stage with Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Harry Styles, Lewis Capaldi and Sam Smith for the Y100 Jingle Ball at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise.

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Billie Eilish Brings Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour To Little Caesars Arena October 7

2024/25 DATES REVEALED FOR NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE,   UNITED KINGDOM, IRELAND, AND AUSTRALIA

AMERICAN EXPRESS CARD MEMBER PRESALE STARTS APRIL 30 AND GENERAL ON-SALE BEGINS MAY 3

THIRD STUDIO ALBUM HIT ME HARD AND SOFT OUT ON MAY 17

[DARKROOM/INTERSCOPE RECORDS]  

(DETROIT – April 29, 2024) – Following the news of her highly anticipated third studio album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT , set for release on May 17 [pre-order/add/save HERE ], Billie Eilish has announced arena dates, produced by Live Nation, for her HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR . The tour is set to visit Little Caesars Arena on Monday, October 7 at 7 p.m.

Tickets for BILLIE EILISH: HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR will be available starting with the American Express® Presale beginning Tuesday, April 30, with additional presales running throughout the week. Any remaining tickets will be available during the general on-sale starting Friday, May 3 at 12 p.m. at 313Presents.com , LiveNation.com , BillieEilish.com and Ticketmaster.com .

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, April 30 (while supplies last) – this is one of the many entertainment benefits American Express Card Members can access. Presale start + end times will vary by market, check your local listings at billieeilish.com for more information.

Starting in September 2024, Eilish will embark on her North American leg of the tour which runs through to the end of December 2024. The tour will continue in Australia starting February 2025 ahead of her European, U.K., and Ireland arena dates starting in April until late July. For a full list of tour dates, see below or visit  billieeilish.com .

SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS Billie Eilish will continue her long-standing partnership with environmental nonprofit REVERB on this tour, building on the success of previous efforts, which resulted in over $1 million donated to environmental, greenhouse gas reduction, and climate justice projects, more than 150,000 fan actions, and much more. Sustainability efforts on this tour will include reducing greenhouse gas pollution, decreasing single-use plastic waste, supporting climate action, and updating concession offerings to promote and encourage plant-based food options with Support+Feed .

TICKETS In keeping with her commitment to making a difference in the environmental impacts of her music and touring, a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales in North America will go to REVERB and its ongoing effort to help support organizations across the country addressing the impacts of food insecurity and the climate crisis.

ECO-VILLAGE The Billie Eilish REVERB Eco-Villages will be set up at two locations in the main concourse of every show where fans can take part in the tour’s sustainability efforts, connect with nonprofits, and take meaningful action for people and the planet.

SUPPORT+FEED For collective action at the intersection of climate and food, Support+Feed will be launching a 360 campaign throughout the tour. Following the success in 2022, Support+Feed will offer an expanded version of the Support+Feed Pledge inspiring fans to eat one plant-based meal a day for 30 days with digital elements and community activations. Fans will also have the opportunity to participate in Plant-based Food Drives in a selection of cities alongside the tour to raise awareness and gather food to distribute to local communities.

TRANSPORT Fans are encouraged to join the effort to make the HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR more sustainable. Where possible, take public transportation and carpool to and from the shows to help reduce greenhouse gas pollution and encourage more public transportation options. Fans will receive information via email about public transportation options before the show.

VENUES Venue partners are also helping to lessen the environmental footprint of the tour. In addition to efforts to decrease waste through reducing or eliminating single-use plastics and diverting landfill waste with compost and recycling, venues will be offering plant-based food options at all shows.

FAN PARTICIPATION Bring an empty reusable water bottle or donate for a custom RockNRefill Nalgene bottle to fill up at the free water refill stations located at each venue. The RockNRefill bottles and refill stations are located at the Eco-Villages in the main concourse at all shows. Fight fast fashion by opting for thrifted, upcycled, or borrowed clothes instead of buying new clothing to wear to shows.

HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR – NORTH AMERICA*

• Sun Sep 29 – Québec, QC – Centre Videotron
• Tue Oct 01 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
• Wed Oct 02 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
• Fri Oct 04 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
• Sat Oct 05 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

Mon Oct 07 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

• Wed Oct 09 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
• Fri Oct 11 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
• Sun Oct 13 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
• Wed Oct 16 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
• Thu Oct 17 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
• Fri Oct 18 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
• Sat Nov 02 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
• Sun Nov 03 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
• Wed Nov 06 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
• Fri Nov 08 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center
• Sun Nov 10 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
• Mon Nov 11 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
• Wed Nov 13 – Chicago, IL – United Center
• Thu Nov 14 – Chicago, IL – United Center
• Sat Nov 16 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
• Sun Nov 17 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center Omaha
• Tue Nov 19 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
• Wed Nov 20 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
• Tue Dec 03 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
• Thu Dec 05 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
• Fri Dec 06 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
• Sun Dec 08 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
• Tue Dec 10 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose
• Wed Dec 11 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose
• Fri Dec 13 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena
• Sun Dec 15 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
• Mon Dec 16 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
• Tue Dec 17 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum

HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR – AUSTRALIA

• Tue Feb 18, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
• Wed Feb 19, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
• Fri Feb 21, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
• Sat Feb 22, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
• Mon Feb 24, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
• Tue Feb 25, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
• Thu Feb 27, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
• Fri Feb 28, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
• Tue Mar 4, 2025 –Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena
• Wed Mar 5, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena
• Fri Mar 7, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena
• Sat Mar 8, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena

HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR – EUROPE/U.K./IRELAND

• Wed Apr 23, 2025 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena
• Thu Apr 24, 2025 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena
• Sat Apr 26, 2025 – Oslo, Norway – Telenor Arena
• Mon Apr 28, 2025 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
• Tue Apr 29, 2025 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
• Fri May 2, 2025 – Hannover, Germany – ZAG Arena
• Sun May 4, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
• Mon May 5, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
• Wed May 7, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
• Fri May 9, 2025 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
• Thu May 29, 2025 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
• Fri May 30, 2025 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
• Sun June 1, 2025 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena
• Tue June 3, 2025 – Kraków, Poland – Tauron Arena
• Wed June 4, 2025 – Kraków, Poland – Tauron Arena
• Fri June 6, 2025 – Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle
• Sun June 8, 2025 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena
• Tue June 10, 2025 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
• Wed June 11, 2025 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
• Sat June 14, 2025 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi
• Sun June 15, 2025 –Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi
• Mon Jul 7, 2025 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
• Tue Jul 8, 2025 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
• Thu Jul 10, 2025 – London, UK – The O2
• Fri Jul 11, 2025 –London, UK – The O2
• Sun Jul 13, 2025 – London, UK – The O2
• Mon Jul 14, 2025 – London, UK – The O2
• Wed Jul 16, 2025 – London, UK – The O2
• Thu Jul 17, 2025 – London, UK – The O2
• Sat Jul 19, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
• Sun Jul 20, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
• Tue Jul 22, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
• Wed Jul 23, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
• Sat Jul 26, 2025 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
• Sun Jul 27, 2025 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena

*The tour wants to give fans, not scalpers, the best chance to buy tickets at face value. To make this possible they have chosen to use Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange. If fans purchase tickets for a show in the U.S. or Canada and can't attend, they'll have the option to resell them to other fans at the original price paid. To help protect the Exchange, the tour has requested all tickets be mobile only and restricted from transfer. This applies to all shows except those in Colorado, Illinois, and New York where Face Value Exchange cannot be mandated. Please note, a valid bank account or debit card within the country of your event is required to sell on the Face Value Exchange. More information on how the Ticketmaster Exchange works is available here .

Billie Eilish’s forthcoming album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT was written by Billie Eilish and Finneas, her brother and long-time collaborator, who also produced the album. HIT ME HARD AND SOFT will be available on all digital platforms, and in a continued effort to minimize waste and combat climate change; across all physical formats in limited variants on the same day, with the same track-listing and using 100% recyclable materials. For more information on all sustainable practices for this album release, please visit store.billieeilish.com/pages/sustainability .

HIT ME HARD AND SOFT is out everywhere on May 17.

Pre-order/add/save HERE .

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