Leah Blevins, a captivating force in music hailing from Sandy Hook, Kentucky, seamlessly blends vintage charm with a contemporary groove. Imbued with the grit of vintage country music and the grace of gospel, her debut album, "First Time Feeling," serves as a genuine diary of her life stories and a testament to her musical evolution.
Recorded in Texas and produced by Beau Bedford and Paul Cauthen, the album is a decade-spanning odyssey capturing the essence of Leah's twenties. It's a scrapbook of sorts, a collage of feelings and memories from her time working in the bustling city of Nashville while yearning for the small town she left behind. Describing it as a timestamp of her twenties, Leah reflects on the mixed emotions, triumphs, and challenges she experienced during that transformative period.
"First Time Feeling" turns tribulations into bundles of triumphs, adding weight to Leah Blevins' well-observed lyrics and gravity to her soulful vocals. The album is not just a coming-of-age story but a journey of self-discovery, where Leah realizes her capabilities, from songwriting to maintaining sobriety. The songs within the album are unapologetically honest, offering a glimpse into Leah's growth and resilience.
With influences ranging from gritty country to graceful gospel, Leah's creative spirit continues to evolve as she crafts the follow-up to her debut. Recently signing with Bob Doyle's Major Bob Music for both management and publishing, Leah is poised for the next chapter in her musical journey. Her heartfelt songs explore themes of fear, self-discovery, and leaving the past behind, resonating with stories of life, love, and loss.
As she embarks on the exciting continuation of her musical narrative, Leah Blevins, with her timeless sound paying homage to the past while boldly standing out in the present, is truly an artist to watch.