Eugene Nyavor
| Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Julia Gagnon |
| Age | 21 |
| Birth Date | 29th March 2003 |
| Birth Place | Guatemala |
| Gender | Female |
Julia Gagnon is an American singer and songwriter currently competing on Season 22 of American Idol (as of March 25, 2024).
She gained national recognition after securing the final platinum ticket during the auditions with a powerful cover of an Aretha Franklin song.
Early Life and Education
Born in Guatemala in 2003, Gagnon was adopted and raised in Maine.
While details about her early life remain private, she credits her birth mother with recognizing her singing talent and encouraging her to pursue music.
Gagnon graduated from North Yarmouth Academy and is currently a senior at the University of Southern Maine.
What is Julia Gagnon’s age?
Julia was born on 29 March 2003. That makes her 21 years of age as at the time of writing this article.
Julia Gagnon musical journey
Gagnon’s musical journey began with her victory at the third annual Central Maine Idol competition in August 2023.
This win, along with a $10,000 prize, propelled her into the local music scene.
American Idol
Gagnon’s audition for American Idol Season 22 earned her the coveted final Platinum Ticket, securing her spot in the competition.
Julia Gagnon stunned the judges with her emotional cover of Aretha Franklin’s Ain’t No Way before Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan surprised her with the final platinum ticket of the season, meaning she’ll get to skip the first Hollywood round.
The contestant, who was the last audition of the season, left fans on social media in tears with her performance as one wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, “Yep, THE tearjerker moment as advertised!”
Julia Gagnon’s boyfriend
Julia is engaged to her partner Nate Haven, with whom she has been in a relationship for over 2 years, dating since December 2021 and getting engaged in January 2024.
The couple shared the exciting news on Instagram, with Julia expressing her love and excitement for their future together.
Julia wrote “So…. WE ARE ENGAGED! Oh my gosh what a crazy ride for both of us. I love you so much, ‘the Havens’ has a nice 💍 to it <3 @nate_haven”
View this post on Instagram
