"LAST CHRISTMAS"- MADDIE LENHART
EMBARGOED UNTIL NOVEMBER 14, 2025
ARTIST QUOTE:
Maddie Lenhart’s folky reimagining of “Last Christmas” blends pedal steel, banjo, and ethereal harmonies to create a dreamy, nostalgic soundscape. By stripping the original down to its emotional core and rebuilding it with warm, organic textures, this version breathes new life into a holiday favorite — perfect for cozy winter nights, acoustic Christmas playlists, and fans of heartfelt Americana.
PRODUCTION:
Producer: Brianna Nelson, Zakk Garner
Writers: George Michael
Publicity: Publicity Nation PR
Distribution: OneRPM
ABOUT THE SONG:
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY:
Maddie Lenhart was born and raised in the heart of Virginia’s countryside, where she was singing before she could talk and writing songs before she could hold a pen. Her love for music only deepened with age, performing at every talent show she could find around her small town. After graduating college in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Maddie followed her heart to Nashville and began working in the music industry.
As Holler puts it, “Anyone with a soft spot for Kacey Musgraves' Deeper Well will find a lot to fall in love with in the soul-soothing, deeply personal songwriting of Maddie Lenhart. Heartfelt, dreamy, and vulnerable, these are the kind of warm and comforting country songs that you'll want to turn to like a best friend when the world gets too much for you.”
The Covid-19 pandemic became a turning point, pushing her to fully commit to writing and creating music. She immersed herself in Nashville’s songwriting community, sharing her story one song at a time on stages across the city.
Since releasing her debut single in September 2023, Maddie’s career has taken off. Her breakout track “Sober” has racked up nearly 400,000 organic streams, earning her praise for her raw lyricism and magnetic voice. She’s since headlined with her band at The Basement, played fan-favorite sets at The East Room and Bowery Vault, and sold out rounds at both the Listening Room Café and the iconic Bluebird Café. Most recently, Maddie returned home for a sold-out show at The Barns at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia.
In 2025, Maddie was named an Artist You Need to Know by Holler, performed on the Spotlight Stage at CMA Fest, and took the stage at The Kennedy Center in June. She has also been praised by the Academy of Country Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and more. Her single "Drive Me Crazy" was highlighted by Billboard as a Top 5 New Country Song.
