Where did you grow up and how has that influenced your style of music? I grew up in Pawnee City, NE. It is a very small farming community (pop. 900) and country music portrayed our town’s lifestyle. Therefore, I was exposed to country music the most and that is where I started to fall in love with Shania Twain and many other country artists.
Is there anyone in your family that you can credit as being instrumental in your decision to go into the music field? I grew up watching my Dad (Jeff) play the drums in his small town band for approx. twenty years. I went to almost every single one of his gigs. This is also where I started to perform in front of crowds and fell in love with singing and music in general at a very young age. Who have been some of your biggest musical influences growing up and do the same artists currently continue to influence you now? Growing up, I was a major fan of Shania Twain because I loved how catchy her songs were and simply how “fun” they were to listen to. But as I grew up, I started to enjoy other artists such as Kelsea Balerini, Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson, Dan and Shay, and multiple others. I started to branch out and listen to the messages of songs instead of just the artist themselves and focus more on how people pour their emotions into their songs. Now, its more about the messages/emotions of songs that I crave. You've met a lot of people and musicians during your career. Who has made the biggest impact on you and why? When I read this question, there is no way I can pick only one person. When I moved to Nashville about a year ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Joie Scott, a talented song-writer in Nashville. From day one in Nashville, she never failed to make me feel included and felt like another “mom” figure to me. I also have to give credit to Bryan Cole, who I met through Joie. Bryan was the first person to take a chance on me and made me feel like I had the talent to be in this business. They both have done so much for me and I will forever be grateful for the both of them.
At the end of the day, what do you hope is the message of your music? What do you hope people take away from your songs? I want to inspire people through self challenge. My song choices do a great job showing my vocal ranges. I want people to show every side of them through their music and to not be afraid to go out of your comfort zone.
Was there ever music playing in the kitchen growing up? Yes. There was always music playing from “one of those radios that attaches under the cabinet.” Usually, it was Shania Twain or Celine Dion playing nonstop. How do you drink your coffee? I will definitely tell you that I DON’T like black coffee. I have to have a lot of creamer and splenda. If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? I would choose Olive Garden’s “Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno.” But, there also has to be breadsticks included as well. What is your favorite childhood cereal? Lucky Charms. To be honest, I really loved the marshmallows.
If you could be sponsored by one food/drink brand who would it be and why?Kraft Parmesan shredded cheese. I literally put this on everything.
Savannah Nider was born and raised in Pawnee City, Nebraska, a small town in the southeast corner of the state with about 900 people. She grew up passionate about family, sports, speech, and of course… music. At a young age, her big voice turned the heads of some prominent industry figures. At 15, Savannah was given the opportunity to work along side Geno LeSage, Steve Cox, and Kenny Royster who were involved in the careers of Grammy award-winning artists including Collin Raye and many others.
Savannah lost her biggest fan, Grandma Linda, to pancreatic cancer shortly after launching her career. She made a promise to herself and her grandmother that music would not just be a dream, but a priority.
She completed her college education in 2014, married the man of her dreams, and moved to Nashville in early 2019.
Soon after her move, Savannah began to make musical connections that would launch her career. Joie Scott, a well-known songwriter in Nashville, influenced Savannah’s songwriting ability and co-wrote her first song “Until Always,” which she performed at her own wedding.
She was also introduced to Bryan Cole, a talented producer out of Pittsburgh, PA who took a special interest in Savannah’s unique story, sound, and powerful voice. She recorded her latest EP, produced by Bryan Cole and Grammy Award winner Steve Marcantonio, in November of 2019 with her family and friends watching the magic outside the studio glass.
This small-town girl with the big voice will be making waves on the Nashville scene. She feels nothing but humility, love, and support from her family, both here and gone, and will use music to make them proud.