Nina Nesbitt today shares a special release for fans as she shares her take on Scotland’s beloved ‘Caledonia’. Widely requested by fans since she posted a teaser on socials, the track comes as Nina prepares to perform as part of BBC Scotland’s Burns Night celebrations on January 25th. Listen HERE.
‘Caledonia’ was originally written and released by Dougie Maclean in 1978. Nina’s beautifully evocative performance of the song sees her join a long list of renowned Scottish musicians who have covered the song, including Paolo Nutini, Amy Macdonald, KT Tunstall and Nathan Evans. The accompanying lyric video captures the heart of the song’s meaning, with Nina performing to a backdrop of stunning natural scenery.
Nina says, “As a Scot currently living far away from home, ‘Caledonia’ is a song that means so much to me. It instantly transports me back to the place I grew up and reminds me how proud I am to be Scottish. It’s an honour to finally cover this song and share my own version, as so many Scottish artists have done in the past.”
‘Mountain Music’ received critical acclaim on its release last year including 4* reviews in The Times and The Sun (Something For The Weekend) and hit #1 on the October 2024 Official Folk Albums Chart in the UK. This month will also see Nina compete at the Americana Music Awards UK, where she is nominated for Album of the Year for last year’s acclaimed ‘Mountain Music’ and for Song of the Year for ‘Pages’. Nina Nesbitt will also join Americana Music Week for the in-depth conversation event ‘A Journey To Americana’ on January 21st, in which she will discuss the influence of the genre on her ever-evolving sound.
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