Abi Carter is an American musician who rose to fame by winning American Idol 2024 title. She started her music journey by receiving a coveted platinum ticket after her mesmerizing performance. American Idol promos show California-based singer Abi Carter as a psychology student performing on Palm Springs’s streets. She is a big Taylor Swift fan.
A 21-year-old California singer got a standing ovation at American Idol 2024 for singing Billie Eilish‘s “What Was I Made For?” There were rumors that the singer would get a platinum ticket. She won the hearts of judges and viewers. She is a California State University graduate and belongs to a religious family. She follows Christian religious beliefs.
Abi Carter biography
| Born name | Abi Carter |
| Nickname | Abi |
| Gender | Female |
| Birth date | 31 July 2002 |
| Birthplace | Indio, California |
| Residence | Singer |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | American |
Abi Carter age
Singer Abi Carter’s age as of 2024 is 22 years. Born in California on 31 July 2002 to Andrea F. Engel Carter, Abi Carter’s musical journey began at a young age. The singer started playing the piano at eight and picked up the guitar at 15. She stands at a height of 5 feet and 4 inches.
| Age in 2024 | 22 |
| Birth date | July 31 |
| Parents | Andrea F. Engel Carter |
| Birth year | 2002 |
| Birthday Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Hometown | Indio |
| Occupation | Singer |
Abi Carter’s parents and family
At the audition of American Idol, Carter opened up that she was the second oldest of seven children, reared by a single mom. She got a piano as a gift from her mother when she was a teenager. Her mother, two sisters, and one brother were supporting her during her performance in the 22nd season.
| Father | Californian |
| Mother | Andrea F. Engel Carter |
| Siblings | 6 |
| Native | Indio |
| Citizenship | American |
Abi Carter American Idol
During her audition, Carter performed a version of Billie Eilish’s ‘What Was I Made For?”. She stunned the judges with her wistful and immaculate performance. Judge Katy Perry said Carter was made for the Platinum ticket. Luke Bryan, Perry, and Lionel Richie gave an immediate YES. Bryan admitted that Abi could be the surprise winner of the show. Richie said Abi’s audition was the best thing they had ever heard on this show.
This performance helped her win the Platinum ticket and get an automatic trip to Hollywood along with two other contestants, Odell Bunton Jr., and one unannounced name.
On her American Idol journey
“I have been a fan of ‘American Idol’ my entire life, and so I think I’ve been telling myself since I was a kid that when I got older, I would do it. And this is me just doing it.”
She released her first song Peppermint Sky after winning American Idol Season 22.