Maddie Lenhart’s take on “Let Him Fly” feels less like a cover and more like a quiet moment you’ve been invited into. Recorded live in a single take at Treehouse Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, her version strips everything back to its emotional core, honoring the songwriting of Patty Griffin while gently nodding to the familiarity of The Chicks.
The arrangement is airy and weightless—soft acoustic guitar and pedal steel drift underneath without ever pulling focus. It’s the kind of production that knows exactly when to step back, letting the song breathe. At the center is Lenhart’s voice—genuine, unmistakably her, and delivered with a honeyed ease that feels completely at home. It’s comfortable without ever feeling casual, carrying a quiet confidence that draws you in.
What stands out most is the restraint. Lenhart doesn’t try to reinvent the song in a dramatic way – she trusts it. That trust gives the performance a dreamy, almost suspended quality, where each line feels settled and intentional, never rushed.
It’s a natural extension of who she is as an artist—intimate, grounded, and quietly powerful. A rendition that feels tender, familiar, and deeply personal, like a song you’ve always known, told in her voice.
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.
