Brianne Nealon’s TikTok bio ends with an instruction: “Get your hopes up!” It is also the last line of her official bio, and a phrase she keeps coming back to. The New Jersey singer-songwriter has about 4,100 followers and 74,900 likes on TikTok, where she posts as @briannemusic, and on August 28 she released her newest single, “Timing Is Mercy.”
At a glance
- Name: Brianne Nealon (records as Brianne)
- From: Born and raised in New Jersey; bio reads “NJ / NY”
- Sound: Soulful pop and worship
- Newest single: “Timing Is Mercy” (August 28, 2026)
- Band: Lead singer of AOH Music
- TikTok: @briannemusic
Who is Brianne Nealon?
Brianne records simply as BRIANNE. Her official bio describes her as a singer-songwriter “born and raised in New Jersey,” known for “her soulful voice and heartfelt storytelling,” and lists her roles as musician, songwriter, worship leader and storyteller. Her first single, “Grounded,” came out in 2016. Back in 2020, New Jersey Stage introduced her as a Jersey Shore singer-songwriter and compared her to Melissa Etheridge.
Her early releases lean pop and soul: “Bleeding Red” (2018), “Play With Fire” and “Let’s Not Talk About It” (2020), and her debut EP, Falling Forward (2021). Since then her music has moved toward worship, and her bio sums up the mission in one line: to “inspire hope through every song she sings.”
How did Kelly Clarkson change things for Brianne?
In July 2015, Kelly Clarkson picked Brianne and her brother, Brian Nealon, to sing during her set on the Piece by Piece Tour at PNC Arts Center in Holmdel. The two covered “Up” by Olly Murs and Demi Lovato in front of a crowd her site puts at more than 20,000. According to her site, Clarkson said at soundcheck that the pair were chosen for their strong, emotional vocals. Brianne calls it the moment that “ignited” her passion for music.
Clarkson kept coming back into the story. In January 2024, Brianne made her national TV debut on FOX’s I Can See Your Voice, appearing as “The Lacrosse Player” and singing Clarkson’s “Piece by Piece.” Along the way she has also sung the national anthem at Red Bull Arena before a New York Red Bulls and LA Galaxy match in 2019, and played the Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles. Her 2015 cover of Demi Lovato’s “Stone Cold” passed 1.6 million SoundCloud plays, according to her site.
What is “Timing Is Mercy”?
“Timing Is Mercy” is a worship song about trusting God’s schedule over your own. The chorus does the explaining: “Your timing is mercy / You go out before me / You see what I can’t see.” Released August 28, 2026, it follows “Kingdom Dreaming” (November 2025), a song she says came from “a season of learning to dream with God again.”
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What is AOH Music?
Brianne is also the lead singer of AOH Music, a worship trio with drummer Jimmy Meier and guitarist and producer Jack Garno. The three met through the Array of Hope ministry and lead worship nights, concerts and retreats. Their first EP, Live at Ocean Way Nashville, came out in May 2023, followed by Relentless, which Louder Than The Music covered that fall. More recently the band has released two Behold (Acoustic Live) volumes and “In Your Presence” with Fernando Torres (June 2026). Her TikTok bio calls it “band life.”
What else has Brianne released?
- Falling Forward (2021), her debut EP, with “If You Love Me Be Happy,” “Alone Together,” “Hold on to Me,” “My Side” and “Two Steps Behind.”
- “You Take It All Away” (2022), plus a 2024 Gregatron remix that her bio says landed on editorial playlists.
- Wonder (2024), her second EP, with “Time Will Tell,” “Living On,” “Hopes Up” and a cover of the title track by Amanda Cook.
- “Silent Night / Our God Reigns” and “O Holy Night / I Exalt Thee”, her Christmas medleys.
- “Kingdom Dreaming” (2025) and “Timing Is Mercy” (2026).
- “Yeshua” (October 2026), with Tu Reino Collective, Fernando Torres and Marisel.
Why we are featuring Brianne Nealon
A decade after a surprise invitation onto Kelly Clarkson’s stage, Brianne is still building, one single at a time, with a band, a ministry and a TikTok audience that is just finding her. “Timing Is Mercy” is the right song for where she is: patient, certain, and pointed forward. Get your hopes up.
Where to find Brianne
- TikTok: @briannemusic
- Instagram: @brianne_music_
- YouTube: Brianne
- Spotify: Brianne
- Apple Music: Brianne
- Stream “Timing Is Mercy”: all platforms
- Website: briannemusic.com
- Booking: BrianneNealonMusic@gmail.com
Frequently asked questions
Who is Brianne Nealon?
Brianne Nealon, who records as Brianne, is a singer-songwriter and worship leader born and raised in New Jersey. She is also the lead singer of the Christian band AOH Music and posts as @briannemusic on TikTok.
What is Brianne’s newest song?
“Timing Is Mercy,” released August 28, 2026. She also sings on “Yeshua” with Tu Reino Collective, Fernando Torres and Marisel, released October 2, 2026.
Did Brianne Nealon perform with Kelly Clarkson?
Yes. In July 2015, Kelly Clarkson picked Brianne and her brother, Brian Nealon, to sing during her Piece by Piece Tour set at PNC Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey. They sang “Up” by Olly Murs and Demi Lovato.
Was Brianne on I Can See Your Voice?
Yes. She appeared on FOX’s I Can See Your Voice in January 2024 as “The Lacrosse Player” and sang Kelly Clarkson’s “Piece by Piece.”
What band is Brianne Nealon in?
AOH Music, a New Jersey worship trio with drummer Jimmy Meier and guitarist and producer Jack Garno. The three met through the Array of Hope ministry.
How do I book Brianne?
Her official site lists BrianneNealonMusic@gmail.com for booking inquiries.
Mara Alcantara is a tech-savvy writer with a creative eye who tends to see life in color. Pairing an analytical mind with a knack for spotting talent, she covers music, voice acting, and entertainment for The LA Note. Outside of writing, she’s busy raising her kids and hiking with her family.
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