Los Angeles, CA – GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist Madison Cunningham releases her new single “Wake”, the luminous first offering from her highly anticipated third studio album, Ace, due October 10 via Verve Forecast. The song pairs Cunningham’s haunting lyricism and guitar craft with a guest vocal performance by Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes, marking a bold, emotional new chapter in her acclaimed career.

An Ace in the Game of Heartbreak

“Depending on the game, an Ace can be the highest or lowest card, zero or infinity.” That metaphor lies at the heart of Ace. For Madison Cunningham, a breakup mirrors this duality — one path crumbles, while all others remain infinitely possible. “How do you write about heartbreak when you’re going through it?” she asks. The answer unfolds in “Wake” — a breathtaking meditation on loss, clarity, and self-reinvention.

Driven by an intimate guitar line and Cunningham’s unmistakable vocal tone, “Wake” captures the fragile beauty of letting go. Pecknold’s harmonies lend an ethereal counterpoint, elevating the song into something both deeply personal and universally resonant.

Sound Evolution and Emotional Depth

Fresh off the road from the “Railroad Revival” Tour with Mumford & Sons, Madison steps confidently into her own lane. On Ace, she co-produces with Robbie Lackritz (Feist, Rilo Kiley, Bahamas, Peach Pit), weaving together piano, woodwinds, and layered harmonies into her signature guitar-driven songwriting. The result is a collection that’s both intimate and sonically daring — a testament to Cunningham’s fearless artistry.

Her previous albums, Who Are You Now (2019) and Revealer (2022) — which earned her a GRAMMY Award for Best Folk Album — laid the foundation for this evolution. With Ace, Cunningham takes another leap forward, crafting songs that explore heartbreak, renewal, and the boundless potential that follows loss.

Why “Wake” Resonates

• A powerful reflection on love, loss, and self-discovery.
• Features a high-profile collaboration with Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes.
• Blends folk, chamber-pop, and cinematic textures into a new sonic landscape.
• Marks the beginning of a bold new era for Madison Cunningham’s songwriting.

“You think you’re on the verge of true healing but something scares you — and you have to start all over.”
– Madison Cunningham

Release Details

“Wake” is available now on all major streaming platforms. Ace arrives October 10, 2025 via Verve Forecast. Madison will celebrate the album with special performances in Los Angeles (October 9, Largo) and New York (October 26, National Sawdust), followed by The Ace Tour kicking off in early 2026 across the U.S. and Europe.

About Madison Cunningham

Madison Cunningham is a GRAMMY-winning artist, singer-songwriter, and guitarist known for her emotional precision and instrumental mastery. Named by peers as one of the most compelling creative forces of her generation, Cunningham has collaborated with artists including Lucy Dacus, Remi Wolf, Mumford & Sons, Lucius, and Andrew Bird. With Ace, she reveals her most honest and ambitious work to date — a record that embraces heartbreak, healing, and artistic rebirth.