Amanda Barise

Amanda Barise is a rising Alt-R&B/Jazz artist known for her powerhouse vocals, emotional depth, and bold originality. A Top 14 finalist on American Idol Season 23, she earned praise from legends like Lionel Richie (“That’s what we call a possession”) and Carrie Underwood who called her “a once in a generation vocalist.” Her viral arrangement of “Defying Gravity” with Third Reprise has surpassed 100 million views online, and her single “fall for you” has surpassed 1 million Spotify streams. Amanda’s post-Idol EP Cute & Deadly (out now) showcases her unique blend of soul, jazz, and alt-R&B across three autobiographical tracks — including the fiery “Girl Like Me” and the reflective “26.” She’s contributed vocals to R&B legend Joe, indie favorites Melt and TimaLikesMusic and released a Top 10 Soul Vox Pack on Splice. Based in NYC and raised in New Jersey, Amanda is a double New School grad and proud recipient of the Alice and John Coltrane Award of Excellence.