Get to Know 'Build a Boat' Singer & 'American Idol' Star Colton Dixon With These 10 Fun Facts! (Exclusive)

Colton Dixon just dropped his new EP, and we want Just Jared readers to get to know him even better!

You might already recognize the star as an American Idol finalist, getting all the way to the Top 10 on Season 11. He’s already had a big career, with his song “Build a Boat” becoming the longest-running No. 1 Mediabase Christian AC Song of 2022, spawning a feature from country star and fellow Idol alum Gabby Barrett.

Colton just released his 7-song EP, CANVAS, featuring his highly anticipated new single “My Light.”

Keep reading to find out more…

“Life is all about perspective- how we view the various seasons that life has to offer. The twins are such a blessing, and when they came, we realized how precious life is. One thing I’ve noticed is that life is better lived with others,” he says.

Finding someone who brings out the best in you. Someone who will turn your mess into something beautiful. For me, God has been that constant reminder for our family that we don’t have to walk through this life alone. Every day is a blank canvas to live life to the fullest, and to view the world and the people around us in a new light.”

Listen to the EP, and get to know Colton Dixon with these 10 Fun Facts…

1. I am a dad of twins who will be 3 years old this August! Their names are Athens and Dior.

2. I proposed to my wife in Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World. It was magical – but most importantly – she said yes. :-)

3. I grew up just outside of Nashville, which means that I am a unicorn. (A Nashville native who is in the music industry.)

4. My career began when I auditioned with my sister, Schyler, on Season 10 of American Idol. After not making it the first year, I was roped back into another season during my sis’ second attempt and wound up making it all the way into the Top 10. I owe my sis big time. Ha.

5. Since I am constantly on the road, I learned how to cut and bleach my own hair. PS – cut at your own risk. 😬

6. My only job growing up other than music was painting faces with airbrush at the major TN sporting events – Titans, Predators, etc.

7. I was an extra in the Hannah Montana movie. You can spot me a couple of times sporting a cowboy hat and boots during the big reveal scene at the fair.

8. My parents own escape room and axe throwing businesses in the town I grew up in, and have both been featured on ESPN for throwing axes/knives. And no, I’m not very good at it. Ha.

9. I love fragrances. A different fragrance for different moods/fits to complete the vibe. Who doesn’t like to smell good?!

10. Growing up in church, faith has been a constant for me in my life. It is my absolute favorite thing to sing about.

See who the most popular American Idol winners are today. And listen to “Build a Boat” below!