american idol season 22 Top 10 finalist and country singer Mia Matthews has been busy with her music career since competing on the 2024 singing competition series. Mia, a 19-year-old from Center, Alabama, won her golden ticket after singing “No Place That Far” by Sara Evans. All over american idol in Season 22, Mia sang phenomenal renditions of country hits, including Lainey Wilson’s “Wildflowers And Wild Horses”; “These Memories of You” by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris; “Over You” by Miranda Lambert; and “Nobody Needs to Know” by Shania Twain.
When Mia auditioned for american idol In season 22, together with her sister Jacy, who made it to the Hollywood Round, they were no strangers to singing competition shows. Mia competed in The Voice season 19, with Worth the Wait, a trio formed by her, Jacy and her mother, Tara. All four coaches – Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Stefani, John Legend and Blake Shelton – turned their chairs around and made it to the Playoffs round live with their coach, Blake. They also performed on the Grand Ole Opry after appearing on The Voice. Here’s what Mia has been up to since American Idol.
Mia Matthews has written original songs
Mia shares her music on social media
Mia is an accomplished songwriter who shares her original music on Instagram. In an Instagram post from October 2024, Mia shared a new song she wrote called “First Time at Life.” She has also shared other songs on the social media platform.
Mia Matthews has been performing live
Mia traveled across the country
In June 2024, Mia performed at June compote in Alabama, along with Worth the Wait. In an Instagram post from June 24, 2024, Mia listed all of his other programs, which included 19 Takeover at CMA Fest on June 9, which included the participation of his colleague american idol season 22 runner-up Will Moseley and finalists Jack Blocker, Emmy Russell and Triston Harper, american idol season 21 winner Iam Tongi and finalists Colin Stough and Haven Madison, american idol season 20 runner-up, HunterGirl, and american idol Season 18 finalist Grace Leer.
Additionally, Mia performed in Franklin’s Summer Party on July 20th with your colleague american idol Season 22 contestants Kayko, Kaibrienne, McKenna Faith Breinholt, Quintavious and The Voice Season 25 contestant Maddi Jane.
Mia is a very talented country artist who has been working hard on her music career since american idol season 22. During the show, Mia proved that she was a spectacular singer, who performed music on her signature purple guitar. When she duetted George Strait’s “Run” during the finale with Luke, she looked like a seasoned country star. Mia has the potential to be one of the greatest american idol successes.
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