Gabby Samone (American Cosmetologist) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Cosmetologist, Child Care Specialist, Singer
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	28/02/2002
Age	24 years
Birthplace	Baltimore, Maryland

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Known For	Contestant in American Idol Season 23 (2025) Finalist and fan favorite on American Idol Season 23 (2025) Pop/R&B vocalist with powerful gospel and soul influences Emerging artist signed to Dream Launchers artist development

School	Edmondson-Westside High School, Maryland, United States
Graduation	Psychology (2023)

Marital Status	Unmarried
Religion	Christianity
Hobbies	Singing Dancing Reading Books
Tattoo(s)	On the right hand: Rose with some words On the right forearm: Flying Butterflies

Marital Status	Unmarried

Father	Pastor and singer
Siblings	7 siblings, youngest

Debut

TV	The Jennifer Hudson Show (November 2022)
Song	Better (2024)

Notable Performances

Television debut in 2022 performing 'A Natural Woman' on The Jennifer Hudson Show.
Performed at the Apollo Theatre in New York (2023).
Performed at the 66th Grammy Awards (2024).
Released two singles titled 'Better' and '21 1/2' in 2024.
Participated in American Idol Season 23 (2025) with an audition that received a standing ovation.
Television debut in November 2022 performing Aretha Franklin's 'A Natural Woman' on The Jennifer Hudson Show.
Performed Disney's 'Go the Distance' (2021) and at D23 Expo.
Released two original singles titled 'Better' and '21 1/2' in 2024.
Finalist on American Idol Season 23 (2025) with an audition that received a standing ovation from all three judges.
Opened for legends Keke Wyatt and Kelly Price (2021).
Released a holiday EP in December 2024.

Career Highlights

Began her musical career at age 7 by singing at church events.
Took part in artist development with Dream Launchers (2021).
Received praise from famous singers like Mariah Carey and Jennifer Hudson.
Opened for legends Keke Wyatt and Kelly Price.
Featured in Disney's Recital of Remixes series (2021).
Received praise and attention from icons including Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, and Adam Blackstone.
Selected as part of Southwest Airlines' Artists On The Rise program.
Went viral on TikTok in 2020.
Received praise from icons including Mariah Carey and Jennifer Hudson.
Honored Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz at the Recording Academy Honors Presented by the Black Music Collective ahead of the 66th Grammy Awards.

Singer	Michael Jackson

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1. Gabby Samone was raised in Edmondson Avenue, West Baltimore, in a middle-class family.
2. Her father, a pastor and singer, inspired her musical journey.
3. Attended schools with limited access to art programs and participated in summer camps.
4. Overcame stage fright through numerous performances.
5. Released a holiday EP in December 2024.
6. One year before American Idol, she experienced homelessness and lived in her sister's basement.
7. She never imagined herself on a competition show before auditioning for American Idol.