{"id":433,"date":"2025-05-08T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musictechohio.online\/site\/a-day-in-the-life-ofmaddox-batson\/"},"modified":"2025-05-08T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T15:00:00","slug":"a-day-in-the-life-ofmaddox-batson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musictechohio.online\/site\/a-day-in-the-life-ofmaddox-batson\/","title":{"rendered":"A Day in the Life of\u2026Maddox Batson"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.spin.com\/files\/2025\/04\/MB_Photo-Credit-Lexi-Lovelace.jpg\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Maddox Baston (Credit: Lexi Lovelace)\"><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Fifteen-year-old breakout country artist Maddox Batson<\/strong> has always been surrounded by music. Growing up, his father sang and played the guitar all the time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Batson, however, was much more into sports, playing baseball, basketball, and football. But when he was diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter disease in his right knee in 2022, his life took a different direction. Unable to play sports anymore, he turned to music, playing and singing with his dad on TikTok Live.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>More from Spin:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spin.com\/2025\/05\/adam-duritz-its-my-world-and-i-love-it\/\">Adam Duritz: \u2018It\u2019s My World and I Love It\u2019<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spin.com\/2025\/05\/the-who-announce-farewell-tour\/\">The Who Announce Farewell Tour \u2026 Again<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spin.com\/2025\/05\/the-songs-that-made-me-a-songwriter-dan-wilsons-sunday-night-ritual\/\">The Songs That Made Me a Songwriter: Dan Wilson\u2019s Sunday Night Ritual<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As Batson sees it, he really had no choice but to fall in love with music and start playing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When Batson decided to pursue professional music at such a young age, his parents supported his decision wholeheartedly. \u201cI have amazing relationships with both of my parents, so the support has always been there,\u201d he says. \u201cHaving them during this process has made everything a million times easier.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Batson\u2019s determination\u2014along with his parents\u2019 blessing\u2014paid off. The Birmingham, Alabama-based songwriter started quickly gaining notoriety from covering country musicians Zach Bryan and the Red Clay Strays on social media. His <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@maddoxbatson\/video\/7278459633793076522?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc\" target=\"_blank\">cover of Sam Barber\u2019s \u201cDancing in the Sky<\/a>\u201d went viral with more than 1 million views. Eventually, he began getting noticed for his original songs, such as his 2024 single \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uNkAz9Jfg0g?si=Vifjtx0SbMC9QHzY\" target=\"_blank\">Tears in the River<\/a>.\u201d which garnered more than 21 million streams globally.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1264\" height=\"1895\" src=\"https:\/\/static.spin.com\/files\/2025\/04\/Credit-Cooper-Pattison3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-462868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.spin.com\/files\/2025\/04\/Credit-Cooper-Pattison3.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/static.spin.com\/files\/2025\/04\/Credit-Cooper-Pattison3-340x510.jpg 340w, https:\/\/static.spin.com\/files\/2025\/04\/Credit-Cooper-Pattison3-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.spin.com\/files\/2025\/04\/Credit-Cooper-Pattison3-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/static.spin.com\/files\/2025\/04\/Credit-Cooper-Pattison3-498x747.jpg 498w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Credit: Cooper Pattison)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Just over a year later, Batson has released other singles such as \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/W9S7PWu9fLg?si=aXoSXmF-VqUWvPmr\" target=\"_blank\">I Wanna Know<\/a>,\u201d \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hvyLEIET1N4?si=U5ANzo4nmGRLSIuE\" target=\"_blank\">X\u2019s<\/a>,\u201d and \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8ixPFQVL1fM?si=OQfntZNafbYXAo0V\" target=\"_blank\">Southbound<\/a>,\u201d and has more than 4.5 million followers on social media, exploding onto the forefront of the country music industry.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But Batson\u2019s talents go beyond country music; he co-wrote Lana Del Rey and Quavo\u2019s latest single, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZkITTCz1mhk?si=0nHFDwQVjrxoiWLq\" target=\"_blank\">Tough<\/a>,\u201d a mix of alt-pop, country, and trap. \u201cI freaked out from excitement when she released it with Quavo,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s such an honor to be a part of that record, let alone being the inspiration.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On May 2, Batson released the deluxe version of his first EP, <em>First Dance<\/em> <em>(The After Party)<\/em>, which includes three new songs and explores relationships, breakups, and as he puts it, \u201ccapturing the love life of a teen.\u201d In April, he finished his headline tour, with his final stop at the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California. The singer-songwriter, however, will be back on the road supporting <a href=\"https:\/\/tb54bdfab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001WR-MaXfa5N5Q14nDmq2wqy5QCP25CZB2xRJOjqmrvaKf38h_HHb3qyxGnWKVAV6kePK2bzxCnx1sZyLiPCMFUO9tXPzxJP6ja8Rmw-MDc3QL6Cea7yXTsSWsh-sidOSmjQKZiYveT_GqKCBqPSnDO1rRD-3JJ1RO&amp;c=HZ4yO7quC32kKuZQz_ahjCWjcfkVBm8u2Kmwcqf9I7x8pK0YOpc99w==&amp;ch=rTS4M5ZnE_OkCHTWw_40mJwJEvmIq6nkAlKOYNqaXGbkxuTbdylnMg==\" target=\"_blank\">Lainey Wilson\u2019s Whirlwind tour <\/a>in the fall.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are so many great aspects of touring\u2014seeing new places and getting close with your band,\u201d he says. \u201cBut mine by far is seeing the fans. From the second I walk out on stage and hear them scream my name, I can\u2019t stop smiling. They mean the most to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Batson made his Grand Ole Opry debut on March 26, performing songs from <em>First Dance<\/em>, participating in a Q&amp;A, and signing autographs for his ever-growing fan base.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a day in the life of Maddox Batson\u2026the Grand Ole Opry edition.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/player.target-video.com\/player\/build\/targetvideo.min.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"TargetVideo_46706026\" style=\"width:16;height:9;\"> <\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> $bp(\"TargetVideo_46706026\", {\"video\":\"2115995\",\"width\":\"16\",\"height\":\"9\",\"id\":\"24448\"}); <\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date <\/strong>\u00a03\/26\/25<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time I woke up<\/strong>\u00a0 7:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Every day starts with<\/strong>\u00a0 A shower.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Breakfast consists of<\/strong>\u00a0 A bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>To get going I always listen to<\/strong>\u00a0 TikTok\u2026haha.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I don\u2019t feel dressed without<\/strong>\u00a0 Cologne.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before I start working I must <\/strong>\u00a0Have coffee or breakfast.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Currently working on<\/strong>\u00a0 Touring and my Opry debut!<\/p>\n<p><strong>But I\u2019d really love to be<\/strong>\u00a0 Golfing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I don\u2019t know how anyone ever<\/strong>\u00a0 Can willingly eat sardines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If I had to play one album on repeat, it would b<\/strong>e <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.morganwallen.com\/products\/dangerous-the-double-album-2cd?srsltid=AfmBOoq2cBlzlZsk7lnbMBCxavT3TExEcRmKRHbAnr0pn1F_QtvJ33Wz\" target=\"_blank\">Morgan Wallen\u2019s <em>Dangerous<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The perfect midday consists of <\/strong>\u00a0A great lunch and some time to watch TikTok.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>To help get through the day<\/strong>\u00a0 I put on a good outfit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1264\" height=\"1895\" src=\"https:\/\/static.spin.com\/files\/2025\/04\/Credit-Cooper-Pattison2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-462869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.spin.com\/files\/2025\/04\/Credit-Cooper-Pattison2.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/static.spin.com\/files\/2025\/04\/Credit-Cooper-Pattison2-340x510.jpg 340w, https:\/\/static.spin.com\/files\/2025\/04\/Credit-Cooper-Pattison2-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.spin.com\/files\/2025\/04\/Credit-Cooper-Pattison2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/static.spin.com\/files\/2025\/04\/Credit-Cooper-Pattison2-498x747.jpg 498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Credit: Cooper Pattison)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Not a day goes by without speaking to<\/strong>\u00a0 My parents and managers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>My daydreams consist of<\/strong>\u00a0 Playing sold-out shows.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I\u2019ll always fight for<\/strong> My sister.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Currently in love with<\/strong>\u00a0 The grind.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hoping to make time to watch<\/strong>\u00a0 <em>Severance.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>By my bedside I always have<\/strong>\u00a0 A candle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To help get through the night<\/strong>\u00a0 I watch YouTube.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When I think about tomorrow<\/strong>\u00a0 I think about how to make the most out of that day.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>To see our running list of the top 100 greatest rock stars of all time, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spin.com\/2021\/07\/the-greatest-rock-stars-of-all-time\/?utm_source=yahoo&amp;utm_medium=bottomlink&amp;utm_campaign=yahoolink\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fifteen-year-old breakout country artist Maddox Batson has always been surrounded by music. 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