Denton native and American Idol finalist Breanna Nix waves from an open top convertible during a parade in her honor on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Denton. Nix is one of the Top 3 finalists for the 23rd season of American Idol.

After making it all the way to the top 3, Denton's Breanna Nix was eliminated from season 23 of American Idol on Sunday night, ultimately taking the third place spot.

"I seriously have no words… I'm just so overwhelmed with gratitude," Nix said in a Facebook post. "This has been the most insane, amazing experience of my life. I've pushed myself in ways I didn't even know I could,