Haven Madisons American Idol Left The Judges Amazed

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Haven Madison American Idol audition earns praise for her songwriting talent.

Clarksville’s teenage singer and songwriter, Haven Madison, received thrilling news after her American Idol audition. 

In the debut episode, Haven performed her original song “Fifteen,” with the chorus “What if I want it now?” 

The judges were amazed by her performance, with Katy Perry enthusiastically shouting, “You can have it right now!” 

Lionel Ritchie also praised Haven’s songwriting talent, asking to stop the show and record the song immediately. Haven’s father, Jason Roy, was moved to tears by her performance.

The judges unanimously voted to send Haven to the next level, with Bryan remarking on her ability to communicate in “16-year-old language.” 

Haven’s appearance will air on ABC at 7 p.m. Central on Sunday, February 19. 

American Idol fans have already tasted Haven’s talent, as she was one of three contestants competing for the Platinum Ticket. Her audition clip, alongside her fellow competitors, was posted by Idol during the American Music Awards.

Haven’s father, Jason Roy, is the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated Christian contemporary music group Building 429, and he accompanied her on guitar during the audition. 

“Fifteen,” an intelligent and heartfelt meditation on the impatience of youth, is a slow-building, impactful arrangement. 

The judges were transfixed by Haven’s performance, with Richie hailing her songwriting ability as incredible. 

He praised her, saying she could be anything she wanted to be, and he saw no reason why the world wouldn’t soon know her name. 

Lionel even expressed a desire to record her song right away. 

Perry complimented Haven’s vocal decisions, saying they came from the heart, while Bryan noted that she spoke “16-year-old language” that could captivate her peers.

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