Introducing: Georgia Nevada

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With grit in her voice and fire in her stride, Georgia Nevada is blazing her own trail through the UK’s independent country-rock scene. Fresh off two sold-out EP launch shows, national radio airplay, and headline slots at major festivals like Country Calling and Cambridge Rock Festival, Nevada is proving that hard work, heart, and a little southern swagger go a long way. Whether she's tearing up the stage at East Sussex’s Roadhouse Hub or winning over crowds at Buckle & Boots, this rising star is carving out a sound that’s as raw and real as it is radio-ready. We caught up with Georgia to talk tour life, songwriting, and the road ahead for one of the UK's most exciting alt-country voices.

1. Your sound blends southern rock, blues, and Americana with a modern country edge—how did you arrive at that fusion, and what draws you to those particular influences like Elle King and The Cadillac Three?

I have family in the states and, during my childhood, whenever any of us would visit, we'd raid the country music section of Walmart. My dad would play the CD's on repeat when we got back to the UK and I essentially grew up on Country music! The foundations of my love for the genre were built on a lot of Brad Paisley & Miranda Lambert. As time has gone on, the southern rock/americana influences like Elle King and The Cadillac Three moved in. The driving guitars and interesting sounds which still hold fort for incredible storytelling is my happy place in music.

2. You’ve been making waves on the UK country scene with sold-out shows, chart-topping singles, and festival headliners. What’s been the most defining moment for you so far in this journey?

The release of my debut EP, 'The Bright Side of The Dark' was an incredibly special moment for me. There was so much buildup, a lot of heartbreak and life lessons fed into that collection of songs. When the EP was launched, I was also on my first ever tour with Gina Larner! This made the moment even moren defining for me and it was beautiful to share it with such an attentive audience at the renowned 'Louisiana' in Bristol.

3. “The Bright Side of the Dark” has been praised for its emotional range and lyrical depth. Can you tell us about the story or experience behind that track, and how it reflects where you are right now as an artist?

The title track of the EP is a bit of a love letter to me. Before I wrote the song, I felt like I needed to reintroduce myself and my music but as an artist with a lot of genre bending and contrasting tracks, I didn't quite know how to achieve that. I was chatting to a friend and she asked me how I would explain my music and I said 'The Bright Side of The Dark' and as I said it, it just felt perfect. The song showcases my vulnerability as a person but also my strength, I find the lightness in the dark wherever possible and I think my music now reflects that.

4. You’ve supported artists like Gina Larner and Kezia Gill, and now you’re headlining major stages yourself. What have you learned from sharing stages with other powerhouse voices in the UK country scene?

I've learnt that being as authentic as you can on stage is absolutely the best way and to let the songs guide the vibe - because at the end of the day, they were written to do just that! I'm always looking for ways to improve my performance, ways to tell a story clearer and to engage an audience as much as possible so I live in awe of so many of my musical friends.

5. Country music is often rooted in storytelling. How do you approach songwriting—does the melody come first, or are you driven by the narrative? And how do you balance vulnerability with that anthemic, powerful sound you’ve become known for?

Usually I will experience or hear something that makes me feel like 'there's a song in that' so I'll note it down. At the earliest opportunity I'll then sit down with my guitar and play around with melodies and lyrics. I like my lyrics to be vulnerable and honest so that tends to be where I root them and I tend to lean the melody towards a certain ambiance - whether it be anthemic or more subtle. After I've written something I love, I'll always share it with my band (Edd Robinson, Will Hewer and Alex Orefice) and we'll play around with sounds until it feels right!