As the second release from her upcoming debut EP, “Empty Room” finds Maddie Lenhart leaning further into the classic country influences that have shaped her artistry. Produced by Brad Hill (Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne), the track blends dobro, fiddle, organ, and layered harmonies with a powerful story about loving someone who feels emotionally absent, even when they’re right beside you.

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Built around the metaphor of performing for an empty room, Lenhart transforms heartbreak into something universal — capturing the exhaustion of pouring everything into someone or something that never gives the same energy back. With vivid imagery and a deeply personal vocal performance, “Empty Room” highlights her ability to turn quiet moments of vulnerability into unforgettable country storytelling.

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ABOUT MADDIE LENHART | Raised in Virginia’s countryside, Maddie Lenhart has built a reputation as one of Nashville’s most compelling emerging songwriters, writing hundreds of songs and earning more than 40 independent cuts since moving to Music City.

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She was selected for the AIMP Nashville Unsigned Songwriter Series Class of 2026, named one of Holler’s “10 Artists You Need to Know,” and has received recognition from Billboard, Spotify, and Apple Music. Her previous single “Newton’s First Law,” produced by Brad Hill, earned the cover of Spotify’s Fresh Finds Country, continuing a breakout run that includes CMA Fest performances, a Kennedy Center appearance, and consistent editorial playlist support. Her single "I Can't Remember Anything" was also picked as a finalist in the 2025 American Songwriter Song Contest. Known for cinematic production and emotionally precise songwriting, “Empty Room” continues to showcase why Lenhart is becoming one of country music’s most exciting emerging voices.