Sonny Tennet

Sonny Tennet (born Stevie Jay Tennet) is a soulful pop singer-songwriter from South Shields, England. Discovered at age 15, he began performing in local pubs with his dad. Known for hits like "Princess" and his debut album Panorama, he gained international fame as a standout contestant on American Idol. Sonny Tennet grew up listening to a rich mix of soul, folk, country, and R&B. At age 14, he began playing live gigs alongside his dad on the local Tyneside pub circuit. He quickly became an accomplished live performer, catching the attention of management at just 15 years old. Sonny wrote and released his breakthrough single "Princess," which helped propel him to over 80 million streams across all platforms. During the pandemic, he built a dedicated following of over 750,000 fans on TikTok. His high-profile live performances include singing for the England football team at EURO 2024 and performing for Newcastle United FC at St. James' Park. In 2025, Sonny competed on American Idol, where his rich, soulful voice brought music legend Lionel Richie to his feet. He made it just outside the Top 12. In July 2024, Sonny released his debut full-length album, Panorama. The project blends his raw, Northern English storytelling with modern production