Who is American Idol contestant Haven Madison and who is her dad Jason Roy?

TEEN sensation Haven Madison has taken American Idol 2023 by storm. But who is she and who is the famous face in her family? Here's everything you need to know. 1 Haven is a 17-year-old singer from Clarksville, Tennessee.

TEEN sensation Haven Madison has taken American Idol 2023 by storm.

But who is she and who is the famous face in her family? Here's everything you need to know.

Who is Haven Madison?

Haven is a 17-year-old singer from Clarksville, Tennessee.

She studies at the local high school and is also a cheerleader.

The young talent has found success in season 21 of American Idol and booked a spot in the top 20 after her performance on April 23, 2023.

She was praised by judge Katy Perry for her "style" and "incredible talent" and has released several of her own songs online.

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However, the young teen stated that appearing on the show was "intense".

What has Haven Madison performed on American Idol?

Haven has performed a number of original songs on the competition.

She sang her single Fifteen at her audition, which was called "incredible" by show judge Lionel Richie.

Her work often has a personal touch, including songs addressing some pretty big issues.

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In Hollywood Week the singer-songwriter performed Still Need You.

The song was inspired by her brother Avery's struggles with depression.

Haven said that she started writing the song as she felt that she had nobody she could talk to about the pain and as a "last hope" of convincing Avery to "stick around".

Thankfully, she has revealed that her brother is now recovering.

To reach the Top 20, Haven performed Mean Girls.

Who is Haven Madison's dad Jason Roy?

Haven is not the only musical talent in her family.

Her dad, Jason Roy, is the lead singer of Christian rock band Building 429.

The group was formed by Roy and his former bassist Scotty Beshears in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in 1999.

They are known for hits including Where I Belong and Fear No More.

The band's name is a reference to Ephesians chapter four, verse 29.

In the New International Version of The Bible, the passage reads: "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

The band started their own independent record label, 3rd Wave Music, in 2019 and release their songs under it.

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The line-up has changed several times but Roy has been there since the beginning.

He also played guitar to accompany his daughter as she sang Fifteen at her audition.

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