Maddox Batson is a 14-year-old American singer-songwriter who has rapidly gained recognition in the country music scene. Born on December 13, 2009, in Hermitage, Tennessee, he currently resides in Birmingham, Alabama.
Family Background: Maddox comes from a musically inclined family. His father, Dan Batson, is a songwriter and a member of the Maddox Batson Band. Dan won the Mandolin National Championship in 1992 and has performed alongside the late mandolinist and singer-songwriter Bill Monroe.
Career Highlights: Maddox’s musical journey began in 2023 when he started sharing clips of himself playing country music on TikTok. His cover of “Dancing in the Sky” by Sam Barber went viral, garnering over 1 million views. This exposure led to his discovery by record executives and managers, propelling him into live performances.
In early 2024, he released his debut single, “Tears in the River,” which entered the top 20 on Spotify’s US Viral 50 chart and amassed about twelve million global streams by year’s end. His subsequent singles, “I Wanna Know” and “X’s,” continued his upward trajectory, with “X’s” achieving over 16 million global streams.
Maddox signed with Warner Records in partnership with Prosper Entertainment and embarked on a sold-out headlining tour across the United States. He performed at CMA Fest and became the youngest artist to ever perform at Whiskey Jam, filling the event to capacity.
Personal Life: In 2022, Maddox was diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter disease, which hindered his ability to play sports. This diagnosis led him to focus on music, performing with his dad on TikTok Live, which gained significant traction.
As of December 2024, Maddox continues to pursue his passion for music, balancing his career with his education through home-schooling
