Gabby Samone,

Some Lesser Known Facts About Gabby Samone

• Gabby Samone was born and raised in Edmondson Avenue, West Baltimore. She belongs to a middle-class family.

• Her parents have a total of eight children. She is the youngest among all.

• She is an emerging Pop and Rhythm and Blues singer.

• In an interview, Gabby mentioned that her father inspired her to sing. He is a pastor and a singer, and she grew up listening to his singing in church.

• Gabby began her musical career at the age of 7. She started singing in various events in church, where she always performed solo.

• In an interview, Gabby revealed that the schools she attended had limited access to art and were more focused on sports. She joined various summer camps, where she participated in many plays and singing competitions. Gabby also mentioned she had overcome her stage fright by participating in many events.

• In 2020, she went viral on TikTok.

• In 2021, Gabby was a part of Dream Launchers’ artist development. In the same year, she recorded a rendition of “Go the Distance” for Disney.

• Gabby made her television debut in 2022 on The Jennifer Hudson Show, where she performed Aretha Franklin’s famous song “A Natural Woman.”

  

• Gabby Samone has received praise from renowned American singers such as Mariah Carey, Adam Blackstone, and Jennifer Hudson, who consider her one of the best new vocalists of her generation.

• In 2023, Samone performed at the Apollo Theatre, New York as part of their Music Cafe Series.

• In 2024, Gabby performed at the 66th Grammy Awards. She received a standing ovation from the audience for her performance.

• Gabby Samone released her two singles titled “Better” and “21 1/2” in 2024.

• In December 2024, she released a holiday EP before going to American Idol Season 23 (2025).

• Her audition performance in American Idol Season 23 was praised by judges. She also got a standing ovation for her performance.

  

• In an interview, she mentioned that she considers Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson and Michael Jackson as her inspiration for music and singing.

• Apart from singing, she enjoys travelling and spending quality time with her family and friends.