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United States Maddie Poppe is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, widely recognized as the winner of the sixteenth season of American Idol, her journey from independent artist to national television success has established her as a prominent figure in indie pop and folk music.
Maddie Poppe signed with Hollywood Records following her victory on American Idol. She released her second studio album, 'Whirlwind,' with the label in 2019. Poppe later mentioned that her time with Hollywood Records felt like an 'arranged marriage,' indicating the label did not fully align with her artistic direction.
As part of her American Idol win, Maddie Poppe signed a record deal with 19 Recordings, in partnership with Hollywood Records, to release her post-Idol music, including her album 'Whirlwind.'
Madeline Mae Poppe was born on December 5, 1997, in Clarksville, Iowa. She began her musical journey playing guitar at age 14 and performed at local events with her father’s band, as well as being a stagehand setting up equipment at county fairs. Prior to her national recognition, Poppe independently released her debut album, “Songs from the Basement,” on June 20, 2016. The same year, she participated in the tenth season of “The Voice,” where she performed Florence and the Machine’s “Dog Days Are Over” but did not advance. Despite the outcome, her hometown of Clarksville honored her with a city event, recognizing her early endeavors in music.
Poppe gained widespread recognition in 2018 as a contestant on the sixteenth season of “American Idol.” Her audition, featuring “Rainbow Connection” and her original song “Don’t Ever Let Your Children Grow Up,” impressed judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan, who noted her storytelling voice and distinctive quality. Throughout the competition, she delivered performances that earned praise for her vocal control and emotional depth, particularly her rendition of “Homeward Bound” which Katy Perry likened to Joni Mitchell. On May 20, 2018, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds declared it “Maddie Poppe Day” in her honor. Poppe ultimately won the competition, becoming the first female winner since Candice Glover in season twelve and the first Caucasian female winner since Carrie Underwood in season four. Her winner’s single was “Going Going Gone,” co-written by Mitch Allan, Lindy Robbins, and Julia Michaels.
Following her “American Idol” victory, Poppe released her second studio album, “Whirlwind,” on May 17, 2019, through Hollywood Records and 19 Recordings. The album featured singles like “Made You Miss,” which reached number 21 on the US Adult Top 40 chart, and “Not Losing You,” which peaked at number 26. In 2019, she joined Ingrid Michaelson for “The Dramatic Tour.” She then released her independent holiday EP, “Christmas From Home,” in November 2020, followed by annual “Maddie Poppe’s Acoustic Christmas” tours across Iowa and the United States. Poppe has continued to evolve her sound, releasing non-album singles such as the jazz and funk-influenced “One That Got Away” in 2022 and the ballad “Peace of Mind” later that year. In 2023, she embarked on a self-titled national tour with fellow “Idol” alum Megan Danielle and opened for Joshua Radin on his fall tour. Her career highlights include winning the People’s Choice Award for Competition Contestant of 2018 and the Talent Recap Fan Choice Award for Favorite Reality TV Competition Contestant of 2018.
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