Haven Madison is officially in her main character era.
From winning over America on American Idol to headlining stages and stacking streams, the 19-year-old singer-songwriter is blooming louder than ever with her latest EP Roses — and we got to catch up with her backstage at Z100’s Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden in New York City back in December to talk new music, big milestones, and the chaos of being on the “nice list… unless she’s hungry.”
Fresh off a North American tour supporting Stacey Ryan and Jingle Ball stops in New York and Washington, D.C., Haven is riding the high of a year that was equal parts growth, grit, and glitter. And she’s still pinching herself a little.
“I’m just super grateful for [2025],” she tells Celeb Secrets with the warmest smile. “I released a lot of music that I’m really proud of. I just released an EP called Roses… kind of about learning to love yourself and not rely on somebody else. And it’s been a very interesting process and these songs have challenged me so much.”
The project unfolds across seven emotionally charged tracks, from the fiery, flirty confidence of “If You’re Into That” to the aching vulnerability of “Anybody,” all anchored by Haven’s expressive voice and unfiltered honesty. She doesn’t just write lyrics, she exposes nerve endings.
And then there’s “Castle.” You know…the one that decided to casually debut at #19 on Top 40 radio and announce, Hi, Haven is here.
When asked to name her proudest moment of 2025, she doesn’t hesitate. “My song ‘Castle’ just going to radio, being in Top 40,” she says. “Just coming out of the gate with that much support and working as hard as everybody on my team did. I’m just, I’m very proud of all of us.”
That momentum didn’t come without work — very real, very caffeinated work. Between radio promo tours, live shows, and studio sessions, Haven quickly learned what musicians mean when they say “no two days are the same.”
“I went on my first radio tour,” she laughs. “So singing my song at 9:00 AM with like three hours of sleep… you learn a lot about your voice. So it’s been a big year of growth and just gratitude.”
And 2026? Yeah, she’s coming for it. The 19-year-old’s momentum doesn’t slow down in the new year, as she hints that its already shaping up to be loud, bold, and a little extra (just how we like it).
“A lot more music, a lot of uptempo vibes,” she teases. “Hopefully another tour, you know, we’re working on a little something. But I’m just so excited and so grateful for the fans that have come along with me.”
Between her explosive streaming numbers, growing fanbase, honest songwriting, and fearless pop energy, Haven Madison isn’t just “one to watch” anymore. She’s already arrived—roses in hand, Castle built, nice list pending. And if 2026 looks anything like last year? We’re calling it now: it’s about to be Haven Madison’s era.
You can watch our full interview with Haven from Z100’s Jingle Ball below, and don’t forget to let us know if you’re loving Roses by either leaving a reaction at the bottom of the post or by sliding into our DMs on Instagram at @celebsecrets.
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Interview quotes have been edited and condensed for clarity. For more coverage from iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025, click here.
