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NEW ep “Sprinkles” out sept 5, 2025

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Excerpt

All beauty, all booty, Genevieve Heyward is a songwriter and indie-pop powerhouse based in Nashville. With a voice as bold and unmistakable as her style, hundreds of thousands of streams, and support slots for Ethel Cain, Gayle, and Butch Walker, she serves up a distinct, magnetic vibe built on authentic wit, soaring melodies, and undeniable presence.

 

Short Bio

All beauty, all booty, Genevieve Heyward is a songwriter and indie-pop powerhouse with a voice as bold and unmistakable as her style. Raised in Wisconsin, she released her debut album It’s Not Like Anyone’s Listening before graduating high school, followed by The River EP in 2019, co-written with Grammy-nominated songwriter Pat MacDonald.

Now based in Nashville, Heyward’s 2024 single Lame earned Lightning 100’s DJ Pick of the Week and propelled her to finalist status in the Music City Mayhem contest. She’s opened for Ethel Cain, Gayle, Butch Walker, and more, drawing praise for her magnetic stage presence, sharp lyrical wit, and soaring melodies. With hundreds of thousands of streams and a growing list of accolades, she continues to turn every stage into a room that can’t look away.

 

Full Bio

All beauty, all booty, Genevieve Heyward is a Nashville-based songwriter and indie-pop powerhouse with a voice as bold and unmistakable as her style. Raised in Wisconsin, she released her debut album It’s Not Like Anyone’s Listening before graduating high school (2017), quickly proving her knack for pairing hook-heavy melodies with sharp, relatable storytelling. She followed it with The River EP in 2019, co-written with Grammy-nominated songwriter Pat MacDonald.

In 2024, Heyward’s single Lame became a breakout moment, earning Lightning 100’s coveted DJ Pick of the Week and landing her as a finalist in their Music City Mayhem contest. Known for her magnetic live performances, she’s opened for Ethel Cain, Gayle, Butch Walker, captivating audiences with a blend of indie-pop, power-pop, and a hint of country edge. Her stage presence is equal parts charisma and command—whether she’s playing to a festival crowd or an intimate listening room, she has a way of making the room feel like it’s in on the secret.

With hundreds of thousands of streams, a new EP (Sprinkles) on the horizon, glowing features from Americana UK, At The Lake Magazine, and Nashville Voyager, Genevieve Heyward is quickly becoming one of Nashville’s hottest exports. Authentic, witty, and unshakably herself, she’s the kind of artist who doesn’t just perform—she leaves you with a chorus in your head, a smile on your face, and the feeling you’ve just witnessed something rare.

 

FFO

Sabrina Carpenter, Lola Young, Remi Wolf, Miley Cyrus

 

Tour

Genevieve tours an average of 70 shows/year and has been on the road steadily since 2018.

Notable Tour Dates

  • Mile of Music Festival - Appleton, WI - Aug 2025

  • Riverside Music Series w Caylee Hammack - Rochester, MN - July 2025

  • 3rd & Lindsley w Butch Walker - Nashville, TN - Sept 2024

  • Summerfest 2024 w Ethel Cain - Milwaukee, WI - June 2024

  • The Great Escape Festival 2024 - UK - May 2024

  • UW Eau Claire w GAYLE - Eau Claire, WI - Sept 2023

 

Socials

Instagram: 5k

TikTok: 2.7k

Facebook: 2.4k

 
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Her lyrics were witty but genuine, and her stage presence was like seeing a Goddess right before you.
— The Girl at the Rock Shows
Genevieve Heyward bares her soul through striking guitar parts, tasteful piano arrangements and sultry vocals.
— Madeline Bradford, Lightning 100 Nashville

Reviews

Girl at the Rock Shows - Up With The Stars (May 14, 2025)

Nashville Voyager - Check Out Genevieve Heyward’s Story (July 15, 2025)

Lightning 100 - Genevieve Heyward “LAME” – Casey’s DJ Pick of the Week (February 8, 2024)

The Hometown Foundation - The Interviews: Genevieve Heyward (June 21, 2022)

Americana UK - Genevieve Heyward “The River EP” (September 10, 2019)

At The Lake - Badger Grad takes Musical Career on the Road (August 22, 2019)