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Faith-based singer/songwriter Madison Ryann Ward writes warmhearted songs that mix mature pop and contemporary R&B with accents of gospel, blues, and folk. Previously signed to Rick Rubin's American Recordings, for which she cut the secular Beyond Me EP (2019), she has established herself as an independent artist with her own Zelda House Records, issuing a slew of singles before making her full-length debut with A New Thing (2023), a bright showcase for her commanding and understated voice.
Ward grew up in her native Oklahoma hearing a wide range of music. Her mother played piano in church, and she soaked up blues and soul classics while working in her teens at her father's restaurant. A year-round athletic star in high school, Ward excelled in volleyball at Oklahoma University with plans of going pro. Her path changed after an informal cafeteria recording of her singing Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools" went viral. This encouraged Ward to build an online following with regular uploads of covers, and she eventually devoted herself to developing her voice and budding songwriting talent, leading to a deal with producer Rick Rubin and his American Recordings label. After she made her commercial debut with the Rex Rideout collaboration "Mirror" in 2018, Ward continued the next year with Beyond Me, a four-track EP featuring the equally lean and soulful ballad "BRKN." Ward then went independent, and from 2020 through 2022 progressed with singles such as "Higher," "Player," "Love&Adoration," and "Anchor." In 2023, she delivered A New Thing, an album over an hour in length with a few of the preceding singles placed throughout the sequence.
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This was hands down the best concert I have been to! The venue was unique, and Madison's performance was beautiful. Her ability to move the crowd in various ways was amazing to witness. What concert can you groove, cry, worship, and have a great time at... Madison Ryann Ward's!!!
Madison was sooooo amazing. I absolutely love her voice. The only thing I didn’t like is that the show started at 8pm and she didn’t come on until after 9:30pm.
Her concert was purposeful and GENUINE, from her singing to the crowd interactions, from start to finish! I am so glad I got to see her perform!!!♥️🥰♥️🥰♥️🥰♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Madison put on an amazing show! She sounded sooooo amazing live, sounded just like the songs, even better live. I am so glad I got to see her. I WILL be back again.
I had an amazing time watching Madison Ryann Ward live. I was able to secure a spot right in front, and the experience was magical to say the least. Madison is an incredible performer and it felt like the audience was one big family as we sang her songs with her. The Bowery Ballroom is a really comfortable and unique venue. I’m very happy i was able to go to the show with my friend and create a beautiful memory.
I love Madison’s music! Her music has made me cry and always sends chills! I hope she comes to GA her voice is anointed ! God bless her! Come to GA Madison
Madison was amazing, sounded even better in person than her records! My first Meet & Greet and she was so down to earth, humbled, and extremely supportive and sweet. Would definitely go hear her again without a doubt! God really did His thing giving her that voice!
Great singer, very nice voice. Fun, talented band. I enjoyed hearing the cuts from the record brought to life.
Madison always performs from her heart. The band is phenomenal. And her audience loves her just as much as she loves singing for Christ.
Great show! Madison is going places y’all will be seeing her name in lights in the future. The venue was cool too! The air was working in that building okay. The only bad thing was the sound in the building it made it hard for me to hear her other than that it was an amazing show she’s super sweet and talented
