American Idol Season 22 Winner Abi Carter montage with questions marks — Personalized artwork by Cesar García.

American Idol season 22 winner Abi Carter has been very busy since she was crowned the champion of the reality singing competition series in May 2024. Abi, a 21-year-old musician from Indio, California, made history during American Idol season 22 as the first platinum ticket recipient ever to win the show. During her audition, she wowed the judges--Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan--with her extraordinary rendition of "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish. Abi went on to win American Idol season 22, defeating runner-up Will Moseley and third-place finisher Jack Blocker during the season finale.

During American Idol season 22, Abi had so many phenomenal performances, including "Oceans (Where Feet May Fall)," "Welcome To The Black Parade," "Clocks," "Bring Me To Life," "My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light 'Em Up)," "Hello," "Bed Of Roses," and "Somewhere." Abi also performed her single, "This Isn't Over," which she co-wrote with Samuel Michael Shrieve, during the finale. The song debuted at No. 23 on the Digital Song Sales chart. As Abi moves forward with her music career, here's what she's been up to.

Abi Carter, the winner of American Idol Season 22, has officially launched her music career with new releases.

Abi's debut album was launched in November 2024.

Since winning American Idol season 22, Abi has released music, including the singles "Peppermint Sky," "some people need drugs," and "Comfortably Numb," all of which she wrote. She also released music videos for "Peppermint Sky" and "some people need drugs." In an October 2024 Instagram post, Abi announced that "Comfortably Numb" was the next single off of her debut album called Ghosts in the Backyard, which came out on November 15, 2024.

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In the caption of the post, Abi shared that, in 2020, "out of sheer and complete boredom during quarantine," she made a bucket list, despite "having no clue" how she would ever accomplish the things on it. Abi announced, "On November 15th, I’ll be able to cross it off my bucket list :) this album is both a time stamp and a milestone for me, exploring empty relationships, heavy nostalgia, and every up and down that led me to the incredible journey of making music for you. I could cry just thinking about it, and I hope this song and album mean as much to you as they do to me."

Abi Carter, the winner of American Idol Season 22, recently held her inaugural concert following the show's conclusion.

Abi is set to take the stage at Stagecoach 2025.

In an August 2024 Instagram post, Abi shared a montage of video clips from her first-ever live concert, "No Amount of Dark," which was at Acrisure Arena on Saturday, July 27. The montage was set to her song, "Peppermint Sky." In the caption of the post, Abi wrote, "Still can’t believe last weekend was real. Thanks to all the people that brought this show to life. Tour dates coming soon, look out for a show in a city near you ;)."

In a September 2024 Instagram post, Abi announced that she'll appear at Stagecoach 2025, California's Country Music Festival. She'll be performing on Friday, April 25, 2025, along with headliner Zach Bryan and many others. In her caption she wrote, "I’m officially dreaming!"

Abi Carter, the winner of American Idol Season 22, has made several appearances at various events.

Abi has been quite prominent since the show concluded.

Abi's also been giving back. In a July 2024 Instagram post, Acrisure Arena shared that she'd surprised the employees at Eisenhower Health in California with tickets to her show on July 27. The post's caption stated, "Abi shared her deep gratitude for the incredible efforts of everyone at Eisenhower Health. These tickets are her way of giving back and saying thank you from the bottom of her heart."

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Abi Carter, the winner of American Idol Season 22, is set to headline her very own tour in 2025.

Abi Will Be Touring Nationwide

In early 2025, Abi announced that she'll be performing on the Ghosts in the Backyard Tour, in support of her album of the same name. In an Instagram post, Abi announced the tour dates, which include February 25 in San Diego, California; February 26 in Fresno, California; February 27 in Felton, California; March 10 in Nashville, Tennessee; March 11 in Atlanta, Georgia; March 13 in Carrboro, North Carolina; and March 15 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Abi will be playing in small venues in these cities, so she'll be able to be up close and personal with her fans.

Abi captioned the post, "AHHHHHH I’M GOING ON TOUR!!!!!," and shared information about how to get presale tickets. Abi concluded the post by writing, "Are you coming?" Many fans expressed their excitement about Abi's tour, and said so in the comments. Abi's fellow American Idol season 22 contestants also expressed that they'd be attending her tour dates. Top 10 finalist Kayko wrote, "I spy Nashville," to which Abi replied, "see you there ;)." In addition, Top 24 finalist Blake Proehl said, "ILL BE IN NASHVILLE," to which Abi responded, "YAYAYAYAYAYYAYAY SEE YOU THENNNNNN."

In the comments section of Abi's post, a fan pointed out that the first date of the tour, February 25, is the one-year anniversary of when Abi debuted on American Idol. Abi replied, "how insane." It really is amazing that a whole year has gone by since Abi was first seen on the show. She's come so far since then, and hopefully this new tour will lead to even more exciting opportunities for her as she moves forward with her music career. Abi is certainly working very hard to be successful.

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Since her American Idol season 22 win, Abi has already had a lot of success. From her music to her shows to her public appearances, she's proven herself to be a true star. She has a phenomenal voice and outstanding stage presence. Abi has the potential to become one of the most successful American Idol winners ever.

American Idol season 23 premieres on Sunday, March 9 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.

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American Idol is a reality singing contest that expands the global "Idol" franchise, which started in the U.K. as Pop Idol. The show conducts large-scale auditions throughout the United States, where numerous contestants showcase their talents before a panel of judges. These judges decide which performers will advance to subsequent rounds, ultimately leading to the highly publicized premiere of the series. Each week, contestants are eliminated based on votes from the American audience, who participate through various voting methods. The champion of the competition receives a record label contract, paving the way for them to become America's next musical sensation.

Cast: Ryan Seacrest , Brian Dunkleman , Paula Abdul , Simon Cowell , Randy Jackson , Kara DioGuardi , Ellen DeGeneres , Jennifer Lopez , Steven Tyler , Mariah Carey , Nicki Minaj , Keith Urban , Harry Connick Jr. , Luke Bryan , Katy Perry , Lionel Richie
Release Date: June 11, 2002
Seasons: 15
Streaming Service(s): FOX
Franchise(s): American Idol
Showrunner: Nigel Lythgoe
Main Genre: Reality
Franchise: Idol, American Idol
Creator(s): Simon Fuller
Production Company: Fremantle North Americ, 19 Entertainment
Producers: Simon Fuller , Simon Jones , Nigel Lythgoe , Ken Warwick , David Hill
Avg Episode Length: 2-3 hours

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