We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Nicholas Vernon. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Nicholas below.
Nicholas, so great to be with you and I think a lot of folks are going to benefit from hearing your story and lessons and wisdom. Imposter Syndrome is something that we know how words to describe, but it’s something that has held people back forever and so we’re really interested to hear about your story and how you overcame imposter syndrome.
Sometimes I’m not entirely sure that I’ve overcome it. Every now and then it creeps back in my mind, but I overcame the majority of those thoughts and feelings from the support of my authentic and bold fanbase. My village is passionate and strong. They’ve helped me feel like I should be beyond my current status and they’re excited about my future.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
2024 Carolina Country Music Awards “Male Artist of the Year,” Nicholas Vernon is a rising country artist rooted in the red clay of North Carolina. A 4th generation farmer from just outside Fayetteville, Nicholas blends the timeless grit of traditional country with soulful, modern melodies that have made him a standout in the Southeastern music scene.
He’s been spotlighted on 94.7 QDR’s Homegrown Country, B93.9’s Carolina Artist Spotlight, and 98.5 Big Dawg Radio, steadily building a loyal grassroots following across the region. His high-energy performances have landed him opening slots for acts like Zach Top, Craig Campbell, Sawyer Brown, Drew Baldridge, Josh Ross, and Anne Wilson, and taken him to major local stages including the NC State Fair, GotToBeNC Festival, Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, and Fayetteville After 5.
With his debut full-length album on the horizon, Nicholas is carving out his space in country music… authentic, hardworking, and impossible to ignore.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
I went to college for music education at UNCW. This, along with my performance career with the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps prepared me for my time standing in front of the crowd. I spent the last ~10 years teaching band in public school. This time helped me polish my skills in design, arrangement, production, and leadership. It’s given me a true catapult in my career shift into being a recording artist.
The best advice I can give is for someone to seek out others in their field. Absorb as much information from them as you can. Once you’ve done that with several industry professionals or colleagues, you can start to process that into tools applicable to yourself or your situation.
Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?
Dave Rose; CEO of Deep South Entertainment has been a tremendous resource of my career. His decades of knowledge and experience has allowed me to overcome obstacles and navigate challenges. He’s helped me grow and educate myself on this industry. I’ve been able to prevent unnecessary strife and develop positive relationships through his guidance.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://nicholasvernonmusic.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholasvernonmusic
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NVernonMusic
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nicholasvernonmusic
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicholasvernonmusic
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