Maddie Zahm

Maddie Zahm, a 24-year-old singer/songwriter from Boise, finds strength in writing songs that scare her. Her debut EP, You Might Not Like Her, is a deeply personal account of the significant changes she has experienced in the past year. Zahm details leaving the church community where she was a worship leader, moving to Los Angeles, coming out as queer, and losing a substantial amount of weight. Her music is a delicate balance of vulnerability and strength, as she fearlessly shares her personal trauma, sexuality, and relationship with her body. The title track, “You Might Not Like Her,” marked a creative breakthrough for Zahm, and she quickly found that emotional transparency was transformative for both herself and her audience. Despite the positive influence of her loving family, Zahm’s experiences in the church left her with trauma that she feels a responsibility to speak out about. With her exceptional vocal talents, honed through years of worship leading, Zahm is poised to make a significant impact in the music world.