Nick Fradiani: American Idol and pride of Connecticut

NICK FRADIANI

American Idol and pride of Connecticut

By Darcy Castro

Singer songwriter Nick Fradiani was crowned our 14th American Idol on May 13, 2015 and became the first winner from the northeast. His ticker-tape worthy win made all of the nutmeg state proud, the place Fradiani still calls home.

In his laid-back style, Fradiani creates music from his roots, having grown up surrounded by music and getting his start fronting a band before going solo. At the piano or with a guitar in hand, he’s put out a full-length album, EP and several singles since the Idol stage, and garnered a mass following along the way.

Fans fell for Fradiani as he soared through the competition, claiming the champion title and releasing his debut solo project, Hurricane. Fradiani returns to the soul of his work, crafting songs with melody and rhythm that remind him why he chose music in the first place. He’s gearing up for the fall release of his latest song collection, Where We Left Off.

“When we got back into the studio, I wanted to find a way to express how far we’ve come and the direction we’re headed,” shared Fradiani. “These songs encompass the feelings I had as we created Where We Left Off and I hope that it shows.”

Growing up on the east coast, Fradiani was mesmerized by the live renditions of his heroes: Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel, to name a few. He initially gained recognition fronting trio Beach Avenue before breaking off to pursue his own endeavors. Now settled from the whirlwind of television shows and record deals, the poetic singer/ songwriter is focused on translating his next body of work to live performances because, at the root of it all, his fans make him the artist he is today.

Fradiani has shared the stage with notable acts like One Republic, DNCE, Rachel Platten, James Bay and Rob Thomas. He will kick off the Where We Left Off Tour in September, headlining venues across the country with stops in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Nashville.

The Magazine Lifestyle is excited to have him join the lineup for the Rocking for a Cause benefit concert and magazine launch party, June 3rd at The Reef, Newport, RI. The event will be a celebration of the power of music in our lives, right on the gorgeous Newport waterfront.

Find Nick’s music on all major streaming platforms and at NickFradiani.com or @NickFradiani

“WHEN WE GOT BACK INTO THE STUDIO, I WANTED TO FIND A WAY TO EXPRESS HOW FAR WE’VE COME AND THE DIRECTION WE’RE HEADED,”