New to Nashville in 2019 was Savannah Nider, a small-town girl with a big beautiful voice. If you don’t believe me, give a listen to her latest single “We are Us.” Her words in this song are also a ray of hope that we all sure could use right now.

Savannah is keeping in touch with her fans and friends though Facebook Live, so please be sure to check her page for updates. We hope to see her playing around town again when things return to normal. But in the meantime, like she sings, “We are us, we will pray, we still love every single day.”

Thanks, Savannah, for visiting 11 Questions.

Where are you from originally, when did you move to Nashville and why?

I am from Pawnee City, NE. I moved to Nashville in March 2019 to pursue a career in music and grow as an artist.

What are the first and the last records you bought, and where did you buy them? Were they CD, vinyl or digital?

The first record I bought was Shania. I bought it at Target in CD form. The last record I bought was by Celine Dion (Courage) digitally.

First and last live concerts that you’ve seen?

The first concert I ever went to was Hannah Montana. The last concert I went to was Shania Twain’s “Red” tour.

Whose star should be added to the Music City Walk of Fame?

Personally, I think Celine Dion should be added to the list. She has had huge success and I think she is one of the very few people who put extreme emotion behind her lyrics.

Where do you go in Nashville for coffee and pizza?

I go to Starbucks for coffee and California Pizza Kitchen for pizza.

What’s your favorite record to ever come out of Nashville?

Personally, Thomas Rhetts’ album Life Changes is one of my personal favorites. I love the messages of his songs, and they are very catchy. He is a very personal guy and I love that he isn’t afraid to show that through his lyrics.

Where’s the best place to eat late night after a show?

To be honest, I love Old Chicago. It is open pretty late, and I love all their food.

The Bluebird calls and asks you to host an “In the Round.” Pick three local songwriters to join you.

Joie Scott, Ashlyn Grace, and Justin Wilson. I personally know Joie and Ashlyn and their songwriting skills are amazing. I have also met Justin Wilson who wrote “Drunk Me” for Mitchell Tenpenny, and he is extremely talented also and a very sweet person.

What are your favorite music venues to play in town?

I think some of the best music venues are Douglas Corner Cafe, 3rd & Lindsley, and Live Oak.

Name a musician who you’d like to see move here.

I would like Celine Dion to move here as she is one of my favorite artists of all time.

Finally, what’s in your musical future?

My goal is to continue to grow as an artist. That includes improving vocally, improving in my song writing abilities, and growing as a person in general. I also am hoping to start performing live more. I also hope to release more songs and music. Also, I want all my songs to have a strong message and meaning. I want people to feel my emotion through the lyrics. Lastly, I always want to keep my humble personality as I continue in the music industry.