Breanna Nix, a standout from American Idol season 23, has achieved significant success with her debut single, "Higher." Despite finishing third in the competition, Nix has demonstrated her marketability by topping a Billboard chart in May 2025.
"Higher" debuted at No. 1 on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart. This marks Nix's first chart-topping success on a Billboard ranking. The song supplanted Brandon Lake's "Hard Fought Hallelujah," a previous chart-topper that also achieved crossover success.
The single's strong sales performance propelled it to No. 4 on the all-genre Digital Song Sales ranking, with nearly 4,700 pure purchases. Furthermore, "Higher" secured the No. 40 position on the Hot Christian Songs chart. This ranking blends pure purchases, streaming activity, and radio airplay, highlighting the song's popularity.