Meet Beane from American Idol

ABC’s American Idol is back with all new hopefuls with their keys on stardom. One new face you’ll see is Beane. We know you can’t forget that name! Keep reading for five facts about the new American Idol hopeful below.

Update on 4/18/21: Beane sang “I’ve Had the Time of My Life” from Dirty Dancing for the Oscar Night of American Idol.

Update on 4/12/21:

Beane was not voted in by America. He sang “Grow As We Go” by Ben Platt and was placed in the “Danger Zone.”

Beane was the second vote from the judges to be saved. He made it to the Top 12 of American Idol!

Update on 4/5/21:

Solo song: “Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa
Celebrity Duet Partner: Josh Groban
Celebrity Duet song: “Angels” by Robbie Williams
Vote text 15 to 21523 or vote on americanidol.com.

Update on 3/28/21: “What’s Going On,” Marvin Gaye

The judges were visibly enjoying themselves throughout the performance.

Katy and Luke both gave Beane a standing ovation.

He stood in front of Lionel Richie for his judgment. Beane said, “I sang the song from my soul and from my heart.”

Lionel said, “Mr. Beane, I only have one thing to say to you, it’s going to be a beautiful day in the neighborhood, you’re going on to the top 24.”

Watch Beane perform “What’s Going On” for the Showstopper episode.

Update on 3/21/21: Beane jumped up on the stage and got Katy Perry out of her chair during his performance of “Bennie and the Jets.” He along with Casey, and others made it to the next level of Hollywood Duets Week.

Where is Brennan “Beane” Hepler from?

Brennan is originally from Williamsport, Pennsylvania and is a 23 year old graduate of Berklee College of Music.

How tall is Beane aka Brennan?

In an article in the Boston Sun he tells the reporter, “That photo does me justice -it really does make me look tall,” said Hepler approvingly. “I am 5-11 and I look like I’m 6-3 in that photo. But we’re working with we’ve got.”

1) His name is actually Brennan Hepler. He uses “Beane” as his stage name.

2) He was inspired to pursue music after seeing a local concert. He’s been singing since he was 5 years old. Check out an IG video of him singing below.

3) Later, he took up trombone and joined musicals. He has a natural love and talent for entertaining. Then, he graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2019. He majored in Music Business Management.

4) While in college, Beane came to terms with his sexuality. He told On the Pulse News that coming out as gay allowed him “to become a more open and authentic songwriter.” His LGBTQ perspective does influence his music, but in small ways. For example, Beane writes to “he/him.”

5) Even though music is his whole world, he still felt the pressure of the Idol name. He said that “there’s nothing like” the audition process. Singing in front of those judges was a once in a lifetime moment.

On Meeting the American Idol Judges

“Meeting the judges was a larger-than-life experience,” said Hepler. “Being from a small town, and to see them [the judges] only on screen your whole life.” (Boston Sun)

Watch Beane’s Performances on American Idol

Grow as We Go

Beane’s Duet with Josh Groban

What’s Going On

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