Standish913.com has been blessed to do an exclusive interview with...
"MADISON CURBELO"!
STANDISH: What caught you off guard during your time on The Voice?
I was honestly caught off guard by how much the crew behind the camera prepares you for your time on screen. They have amazing vocal coaches and a wonderful band that really help you make every song you sing your own. I wasn’t expecting to be so loved and cared for throughout the entire process. It was one of my favorite parts of the process.
STANDISH: Who would you absolutely love the chance to sing with? Pick 3...
This is such a hard question because I have so many musical idols but as of right now I would say:
1. Bruno Mars
2. Stevie Nicks
3. Olivia Dean
STANDISH: If you had one piece of advice for younger you, what would that be?
I would tell my younger self to be patient! When I was younger I wanted everything to happen on my own time and your dreams NEVER happen on your own agenda. I would tell little Madison to keep working on herself and keep doing it for the love of it and before you know it, opportunities will come to YOU.
STANDISH: What did you learn the most from American Idol?
I did American Idol when I was only 16, so I would say the greatest thing I learned from that was that singing and performing was what I was meant to be doing. I decided to really pursue it after this because I knew I had something!
STANDISH: Tell us the feeling you had when you received your golden ticket...
It was unreal! I was so excited but so young so I don’t think it registered to me what it meant. I was just so happy to share that experience with my family as well.
STANDISH: Have you ever tripped and fell on stage?
Thankfully not! But I did have a major voice crack singing The National Anthem once and I think that had to be so much worse than falling.
STANDISH: What do you look at when your on stage? Is there a trick?
When I was younger I used to look over the audience and not make eye contact. Now I love looking directly at people. I think it makes the show more personal and intimate. Working on my confidence definitely made that easier.
STANDISH: What was your favorite song that you sung on The Voice?
My favorite song I sung was Landslide. It meant so much to me personally and I was also able to put my own spin on it. Even months later, I am still getting messages saying that my version means a lot to other people. All I ever want to do with my music is to impact people, so the fact that I was able to do that so well with Landslide was a dream.
STANDISH: How many relationships did you gain from The Voice & which is the most meaningful to you?
I gained so many relationships from The Voice, we all became a little family. I would say my most meaningful relationships were with my fellow contestants. Every time I need advice or just need to talk, I can call one of them up and it’s like we’ve been friends forever. The Voice was the best music summer camp I’ve ever been to!
STANDISH: What's it like being in the same room as all 4 superstar judges?
It was surreal! I couldn’t believe it. I had done The Voice once before and didn’t turn a chair so when this time came around I knew I was going to do something great with it. I don’t think God would’ve given me the opportunity twice for no reason! I still look back on the videos and I can’t believe it.
STANDISH: What was it like getting two coaches instead of one?
It was the best. I got to learn about vocals and performance from Shay while also learning about production and arrangement from Dan. It was like the best of both worlds!
STANDISH: What is your biggest fear?
My biggest fear is not being happy while singing and performing. I do it because I love it and I am so blessed to have made it my job but I would never want it to feel wrong or feel like I am not being authentic to myself.
STANDISH: Top 3 things on your bucket list...
1. Perform on Saturday Night Live
2. Win a Grammy
3. Sell out Madison Square Garden
(I’m a firm believer in shoot for the stars and land on the moon!)
STANDISH: What are your social links?
Instagram: @madison_curbelo
TikTok: @madisonsongbook
Facebook: @madisoncurbelomusic
STANDISH: Anything you'd like to include?
I am working on a bunch of new music in 2025 that I can’t wait to share. (Some of it may be familiar to those who watched my performances on The Voice!)
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