Leah Blevins Talks All Dressed Up, Dan Auerbach & Finding Her Voice Through Songwriting

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Leah Blevins joins Tony Mendoza on Heart of the Gulch during CMA Fest 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, for an intimate conversation about her music, Appalachian roots, and the personal experiences that continue to shape her songwriting.

Known for her timeless voice and honest storytelling, Leah discusses her critically acclaimed album All Dressed Up, produced by Grammy Award-winning musician Dan Auerbach. She shares how growing up in Kentucky, overcoming life's challenges, and embracing vulnerability helped create one of the most authentic records of her career.

Leah also reflects on the inspiration behind songs like First Time Feeling, blending country, Americana, folk, and Southern soul into her signature sound, and the artists who have influenced her musical journey.

Tony and Leah discuss moving to Nashville, collaborating with legendary musicians, preparing to perform alongside The Black Crowes, The Lumineers, and Counting Crows, and why staying true to yourself has become the foundation of her career.

If you're a fan of Americana music, country songwriting, Appalachian storytelling, female singer-songwriters, Nashville artists, folk music, and authentic conversations, this interview offers an inside look at one of the most compelling voices in modern Americana and country music.

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