American Idol Season 16 winner Maddie Poppe has released a new song called “Peace of Mind.” The soulful track has a different vibe from her last release, “One That Got Away,” while still showing off the voice that won her the competition.
Maddie Poppe Releases New Song ‘Peace of Mind’
“Peace of Mind” is a quiet, understated ballad backed by drums and guitar. Maddie shows off the vulnerable side of her voice as she sings about running away from past relationships but feeling differently about this one.
“This won’t end with someone leaving / Sayin’ ‘It ain’t you, it’s me,’ and that’s the reason why,” Maddie sings on the track, “I’m letting down my guard so easy, let you in and let you see me / In ways that I never knew that I could do / ‘Cause when it comes to you / You give me peace of mind.”
Maddie shared on Instagram that she co-wrote the song with Andy Skib and Thomas Finchum. She added, “Hope you love it as much as we do.” The song features cover art showing Maddie (still rocking dark hair) as she lounges on a sofa and smiles.
Maddie is currently performing in various states, and some of her tour stops feature appearances from American Idol Season 20 contestants Leah Marlene and Fritz Hager. Leah joined her for a concert in Evanston, Illinois, last month. On August 27, Maddie and Fritz will join Leah for a hometown concert in Normal.
Fritz is also joining Maddie at several shows later this month, including Salt Lake City on August 22, Seattle on August 24, Portland on August 25, and Los Angeles on August 31. You can purchase tickets on Maddie’s website.
Earlier this year, Maddie took the American Idol stage once again with her boyfriend and Season 16 runner-up Caleb Lee Hutchinson. They sang “Islands in the Stream” as part of the show’s 20th anniversary reunion special.
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Jill O'Rourke Jill O’Rourke is a contributor at Talent Recap, writing news stories and recaps for shows like ‘AGT,’ ‘The Voice,’ and ‘American Idol.’ She graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in English and Film Studies, and has been writing about pop culture since 2012, with previous bylines at Crushable and A Plus. Jill spends her free time binge-watching sitcoms and daydreaming about life as a hobbit
