Conroe singer-songwriter Payton Riley, 16, is heading to Ireland and England for her first international music tour following her American Idol debut earlier this year.
Conroe’s own Payton Riley is taking her music career internationally.The singer-songwriter, who is 16 years old, has started her first tour outside of the United States. It's called the "Texas To You Tour," and it includes stops in Ireland and England.
Riley's first appearance on TV was on Season 22 of American Idol in early 2024. She said that the experience helped her business a lot, even though she didn't make it further in the competition.
"My fan base grew significantly after my American Idol audition aired, and I've received messages from fans around the globe since then," said Riley. "I've been looking forward to meeting my supporters over there (in Europe)."
On Thursday, she starts her European shows, which will run until May 4. She will be in Ireland and England. Riley will come back to Texas to play at Cellar Twenty-Four in The Woodlands on May 9 after the tour is over.
Riley didn't make it further on American Idol, but her show wowed a lot of people and introduced her mix of country, folk, and pop to people all over the world. She says that the show helped her get new fans and gave her more ideas for her own music business.
Riley has already made a name for herself in the Texas music scene with her powerful voice and heartfelt words. The "Texas To You Tour" is a big step forward for her.
Back in Montgomery County, her fans can't wait for her to come back and enjoy the rising star's growing fame.
