Maddie Poppe

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American singer-songwriter, musician, and the season 16 winner of American Idol

Madeline Mae Poppe is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and the sixteenth season winner of American Idol. She is a multi-instrumentalist—playing the guitar, piano, and ukulele. Prior to winning American Idol in 2018, Poppe released an independent album titled Songs from the Basement. Poppe released her second studio album, Whirlwind, with Hollywood Records in 2019.