Abi Carter is the American Idol 2024 Winner. She is a 21-year-old musician from Indio, California. Abi Carter’s Family belongs to the United States. According to the singer’s website, a nurse noticed Carter humming at one of her mother’s doctor appointments. Carter grew up singing in church, talent shows, and local competitions, which drove her passion for music even more.
Abi Carter Family: Mother and Siblings
She was raised by her single mother, Andrea Carter. According to Parade magazine, Carter has six siblings and is the second oldest child in her family.
Abi Carter Education
Abi Carter received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University, San Bernardino in May 2023, summa cum laude. Carter told the Desert Sun that she had been homeschooled for the majority of her youth. The “American Idol” winner says she attended La Quinta High School in Westminster, California, for less than a semester before returning to homeschooling to care for her brothers.
Abi Carter’s Journey in American Idol
Abi’s passion for music traces back to her childhood. It is said that she started playing the piano at the young age of 8 and picked up the guitar at 15.
Carter received the coveted platinum ticket during her “American Idol” audition after she sang Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” The ticket allowed her to skip the first round of Hollywood Week and automatically advance to round two of the competition.
