Hailed as “one of the most exciting new voices in Country music” by Holler, breakout country artist Maddox Batson made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Wednesday, March 26, performing two songs from his recently released EP First Dance.
In between performing “I Don’t Like You Anymore” and “It Was You,” Batson shared, “Performing here at the Opry tonight means more to me than anything. I want to give a shout out to all my family here tonight. I can’t stop smiling. You’re making dreams come true for me!”
Chatting with Opry announcer Charlie Mattos on stage, Batson was asked, “How cool did it feel to be in that circle?”
“Walking out on this stage, the circle, is something I’ve wanted to do my entire life. I know I haven’t lived a long time, but…,” he shared smiling, with laughter from the audience. “Growing up in the country music space, growing up knowing the prestige of the Grand Ole Opry and actually coming out here to play it means the world to me. It’s the coolest thing ever.”
First Dance, available now via Prosper Entertainment/Warner Records, finds the multi-instrumental singer-songwriter captivating audiences with his heartfelt storytelling and signature sound. Listen HERE.
Talking about First Dance from the Opry stage, he shared, “I’ve never been more proud of a body of music. A year ago, I released my first song ‘Tears in the River.’ And then a year and six days later, I got to release my debut EP. I’m so proud of it and glad the fans are liking it so far.”
The EP arrives after standout “I Don’t Like You Anymore,” surpassing 1 million Spotify streams and 3.2 million YouTube views on its accompanying music video. It follows in the wake of the buzzing “X’s,” which has already amassed over 6 million Spotify streams in addition to 11 million YouTube views on the music video.
First Dance features seven tracks with the same youthful magnetism, including highlights like the single “Girl In Green.” Showcasing his stunning signature style, Batson paints a cinematic picture on the catchy chorus, “Tell me, have you seen the girl in green? Felt like a movie, yes it could’ve been a dream.” The music video for “Girl In Green” is available now - watch HERE.
Photo Credit: Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry
Talking about First Dance from the Opry stage, he shared, “I’ve never been more proud of a body of music. A year ago, I released my first song ‘Tears in the River.’ And then a year and six days later, I got to release my debut EP. I’m so proud of it and glad the fans are liking it so far.”
The EP arrives after standout “I Don’t Like You Anymore,” surpassing 1 million Spotify streams and 3.2 million YouTube views on its accompanying music video. It follows in the wake of the buzzing “X’s,” which has already amassed over 6 million Spotify streams in addition to 11 million YouTube views on the music video.
First Dance features seven tracks with the same youthful magnetism, including highlights like the single “Girl In Green.” Showcasing his stunning signature style, Batson paints a cinematic picture on the catchy chorus, “Tell me, have you seen the girl in green? Felt like a movie, yes it could’ve been a dream.” The music video for “Girl In Green” is available now - watch HERE.
This spring, Batson will hit the road once again with headlining tour dates in New York City, Dallas, Chicago and more, along with a performance at Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, CA. Following high demand, Batson upgraded venues across the country with limited tickets remaining. This fall, he’s set to join one of country’s biggest stars, supporting Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind Tour.
Tour Routing:
March 28 || Columbus, OH || The Bluestone*
March 29 || Louisville, KY || Mercury Ballroom*
March 30 || Indianapolis, IN || Egyptian Room*
April 4 || Rosemont, IL || Joe’s Live*
April 5 || Rootstown, OH || Dusty Armadillo*
April 6 || New York, NY || Irving Plaza*
April 9 || Savannah, GA || Victory North*
April 10 || Charleston, SC || Charleston Music Hall*
April 11 || Raleigh, NC || Lincoln Theatre*
April 13 || Huntsville, AL || Mars Music Hall*
April 17 || Dallas, TX || House of Blues*
April 18 || Houston, TX || White Oak Music Hall - Downstairs *
April 19 || Austin, TX || Emo’s Austin *
April 22 || Denver, CO || Summit
April 24 || Phoenix, AZ || Crescent Ballroom*
April 26 || Indio, CA || Stagecoach Music Festival
June 28 || Fairfield, CA || Vineyard Jam 2025
July 20 || Valparaiso, IN || Porter County Fair
Aug 10 || West Chester Township, OH || Voices of America Country Music Fest
Sept 11 || Baton Rouge, LA || Raising Cane’s River Center^
Sept 12 || Baton Rouge, LA || Raising Cane’s River Center^
Sept 13 || Bossier City, LA || Brookshire Grocery Arena^
Oct 2 || Nashville, TN || Bridgestone Arena^
Oct 16 || St. Louis, MO || Hollywood Casio Amphitheatre^
Oct 17 || Rosemont, IL || Allstate Arena^
Oct 18 || Saint Paul, MN || Xcel Energy Center^
*SOLD OUT
^Lainey Wilson Support Dates
About Maddox Batson:
Maddox Batson navigates the world with wisdom and wit far beyond his 15 years. After the Nashville-born, Alabama-based songwriter began gaining notoriety covering songs from Zach Bryan, Red Clay Strays, and more, he started to write his own songs. Thanks to early singles like “Tears In The River” and “I Wanna Know,” Batson quickly showed that he wasn’t only a star at covering country hits, but an excellent writer of his own home-cooked cuts – a practice he saw first-hand as a co-writer on Lana Del Rey and Quavo’s smash hit collaboration, “Tough.”
With the arrival of his latest single, “Girl In Green” and his EP First Dance, Batson is ready to show the world what he can create all while preparing for sold-out live shows across the country, his debut appearance at Stagecoach Music Festival and more new music. Life is moving fast for the multi-instrumentalist (piano, guitar & mandolin) who has fully embraced his next-up in country-pop music. “It can be overwhelming, this life, but I’ve got a lot of good people surrounding me,” he explains. “I’m still just a kid, though, and I’m happy about that.” More at MaddoxBatson.com.
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