Joy Madeline

A Southern Sweetheart

Joy Madeline is a Texas-based lyricist, painter, & magazine editor. Her songwriting career began at a young age under the guidance of her late teacher John DeFoore, who was known for instructing several musicians that rose from her hometown. After his passing she continued to write, running with his praises of her “amazing for her age” songwriting style. She credits DeFoore for her discipline to be a consistent writer, and one who doesn’t just think outside of the box but gets rid of the box itself. 

From singing at her small town restaurant's open mic, to joining a songwriting club in college, & uploading her own music, songwriting has become a formative part of her life. Joy has been influenced by a variety of genres including Indie folk, classic rock, and folk country. Her own songs reflect this fluidity as she pulls inspiration from many different areas, emotions, and experiences in her life.