BREAKOUT R&B/POP ARTIST GABBY SAMONE RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE "COMPLICATED"

Gabby Samone's debut single “Complicated,” is available on all digital streaming platforms via BMG. (Photo Credit: Shaughn Cooper)
Gabby Samone's debut single “Complicated,” is available on all digital streaming platforms via BMG. (Photo Credit: Shaughn Cooper)

BREAKOUT R&B/POP ARTIST GABBY SAMONE RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE "COMPLICATED"

The American Idol Season 23 finalist and fan favorite steps into a new era with her long-awaited debut

NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- American Idol Season 23 finalist, viral sensation, and rising R&B/Pop artist Gabby Samone released her debut original single "Complicated," available on all digital streaming platforms Friday, Jan. 16, via BMG.

After a breakout year defined by growing momentum and mounting anticipation for original music, "Complicated" marks a pivotal moment in Samone's journey – from standout vocalist to fully realized recording artist. Following a fan favorite run on American Idol and headlining tour (Gabby Samone: Live at City Winery) among other recent milestones, Samone officially steps into her next era with a song that introduces her stunning vocals and artistry on her own terms.

Co-written by Gabby Samone alongside YXSH, Jonathan Ball, and Cornell Showell, and produced by YXSH and Mike "gaddii" Saunders, "Complicated" explores the relatable push-and-pull of revisiting a love that once caused heartbreak. Lyrics like "Questions, like will we make it this time/Is it worth the rewind" capture Gabby's vulnerability and honesty, underscoring why she is establishing herself as one of R&B's most compelling new artists.

Emerging as one of the most compelling new vocalists of her generation, Gabby Samone first gained widespread attention as a viral sensation through her refined reinterpretations of R&B classics by her musical idols. Her rendition of Aaliyah's "I Care 4 U," shared during They Have The Range's #TheMissyChallenge, earned significant acclaim. She later reached a broader global audience with her viral performance of Mariah Carey's "My All," which resonated across Instagram and TikTok during the #MyAllChallenge. Her performances and covers have earned praise from music legends including Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia Barrino, J. Cole, Jhené Aiko, Missy Elliott, Brandy, SWV, XSCAPE, and more.

Raised in a musically gifted household in Baltimore, MD, Samone discovered her love for music in the gospel harmonies of her church choir, which laid the foundation for her powerful vocal range and emotional delivery. Blending her gospel roots with classic soul and modern R&B, her sound will resonate with both longtime R&B lovers while connecting with an entirely new generation of listeners.

Kicking off with "Complicated," Gabby Samone is carving out her place as a new breakout voice in R&B, with a steady stream of new music planned for release throughout 2026. Gabby also delivered her first-ever national television performance of "Complicated" on The Kelly Clarkson Show airing Wednesday, January 14.

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Website: https://www.gabbysamone.com/

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