Maddye Trew on American Idol Rejection, Mariah Carey and Her Viral Country Anthem "Single of the Year"
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07/07/26
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Meet the country star who is singing the anthem for single girls everywhere! Today we're getting obsessed with rising country star Maddye Trew — a Memphis-born singer-songwriter whose voice is as bold as her spirit.
From her roots in Memphis to her journey to Nashville, Maddye brings heart, humor, and honesty to her music. Her breakout banger — "Single of the Year" — is not just a song. It's an anthem for single women everywhere: raising a glass, owning independence, and celebrating life with a beer in hand instead of wallowing over a broken heart.
But Maddye's road wasn't all smooth. She once stood face-to-face with superstar diva Mariah Carey during an American Idol audition — a moment that could have shattered any young artist's dream. Instead, she used that rejection as rocket fuel.
In This Episode We Talk About:
- How to reclaim your narrative and transform rejection into resilience
- The story behind "Single of the Year" — how it captures a generation of women navigating singleness and waiting
- Why being 30, single, and unapologetically chasing a music dream is powerful — and how the need for control plays into it
- Maddye's musical influences, including Carrie Underwood, Loretta Lynn, and the traditional country lineage she honors
- The importance of mentorship, giving back, and being the person you once needed to meet
- What's next: her new EP Here Goes Nothing (coming 2026) and how to follow her journey at maddyetrew.com
Key Takeaways:
- You don't have to be defined by your relationship status — raise your glass, tie one on, and toast your independence
- What often looks like "falling behind" (friends getting married, society ticking boxes) can actually be your runway
- In music, as in life, the mindset shift from "talent-show contestant" to professional artist changes everything
- Mentorship and paying it forward matters — Maddye isn't just chasing a dream in Nashville, she's returning to her high school to encourage the next generation
- Being single isn't a pause; it can be a season of empowerment, growth, and the lead-in to bigger things
Learn More About Maddye Trew:
- Website: www.maddyetrew.com
- Listen to "Single of the Year" on Spotify
- Follow Maddye on Instagram: @maddyetrew
If you're navigating fears around control, waiting, or career vs. personal life, this episode is for you — share it with the "singledom" warriors in your life!
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David Toborowsky and Annie Suwan are best known for their appearances on TLC's 90 Day Fiancé, where viewers followed their international love story from Thailand to the United States. Despite skepticism surrounding their age difference, financial struggles, and cultural differences, they became one of the franchise's most beloved and enduring couples.
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MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
- (Video) David and Annie's 90 Day Fiancé Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUjEDGI2kTM
- Website: https://david-annie.com/ & https://cookingwithdna.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real.DavidandAnnie.page/
- David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toborowsky_david/
- Annie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annie_suwan_toborowsky/
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- Recognizing family trauma and why emotional abuse often becomes clear in midlife
- The realities of protective estrangement and navigating life after no contact
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- Reclaiming self-worth by building an emotional home from within
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
- (Book) Children of the Self Absorbed by Nina W. Brown - https://www.amazon.com/Children-Self-Absorbed-Grown-Ups-Getting-Narcissistic/dp/1572245611
- (Video) Dr. Sherrie Campbell TEDx Talk on toxic family relationships - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deyHwDkG7oc
- (Video) Academy of Self Help interview featuring Dr. Sherrie Campbell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpusILQxBu0
- (Reference) Susan Forward and her books on toxic family relationships - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Susan-Forward/author/B000AQ1NCI
- Website: https://drsherriecampbell.com/
- Book: You Are Home: Heal from Family Trauma, Establish Boundaries, and Find a Place of Peace and Safety - https://drsherriecampbell.com/self-esteem-relationship-counseling-in-yorba-linda/
- Podcast: Sherapy Sessions: https://drsherriecampbell.com/the-hows-of-healing-hidden-family-trauma-podcast/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SherrieCampbellPhD
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr.sherrie
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.sherrie
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