Kaibrienne

Whether she’s performing at her local talent show or on the American Idol stage for millions of viewers, Kaibrienne demands attention.

Even at her young age, this vocalist has already overcome so much in order to step into the spotlight — after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Disease, undergoing surgery, and recovering from extensive complications, Kaibrienne also conquered what she describes as crippling stage fright. This native of a tiny town in Utah isn’t the type to go down without a fight; she came out on the other side of each battle stronger than ever, and now she’s ready to introduce herself to the world in a big way.

Her debut single release, “girl i am now,” is all about celebrating who she is at this point in her life and all those hard-earned victories. The pop track captures so much of what makes Kaibrienne special — there’s an undeniable tone to her vocals that just can’t be taught, and a cry in her voice that’s as piercing as it is instantly recognizable.

Artists like Jessie Murph, Adele, and Carrie Underwood have all inspired her vocal journey, while Zach Bryan and Tate McRae shape her sound. Family, though, is her true North Star, and all she wants at the end of the day is to become a person who can help people heal through music.

“There are songs people cling to in times of trouble,” she says. “Those are the songs I want to create, and this is what I want to do for the rest of my life.”