Maddie Pop is a singer and songwriter who hit the USA's national stage when her
earnest performance on 'American Idol' saw her win its 16th season in 2018.
Born Madeline Mae Poppe in in Clarksville, Iowa on December 5, 1997, Maddie
Poppe was immersed in music from her early years. Her dad played guitar in bands
and soon recruited her to perform with him. Poppe and her sister would also play
in local talent shows and were even known to join their father in recording
Christmas albums for the family.
Poppe continued to pursue her musical aspirations into college, auditioning f...