Madison Ryann Ward is a soulful, faith-driven singer-songwriter from Lawton, Oklahoma (born around 1994–1995) who rose to prominence first as a collegiate volleyball athlete and later as a viral music artist �. Last.fm +14 🎤 Background & Rise to Fame Athletic beginnings: Excelled in multiple sports during high school before playing volleyball at the University of Oklahoma. Notably, she performed the national anthem at the NCAA Final Four, showcasing her stage presence � �. soonermag.oufoundation.org Instagram Musical roots: Raised in a musical household, Ward grew up surrounded by gospel, blues, and soul—her mother a church pianist, her father the proprietor of a blues-themed restaurant � �. soonermag.oufoundation.org Holy Culture