By Colin 
Evelyn Cornell is rewriting the rules of country music. At just 13 years old she has become the UK’s youngest producing country artist, ready to make her mark with debut single ‘Seventeen’, released on 10th October across all major streaming platforms.
‘Seventeen’ bursts with the joy, love, and freedom of teenage summers. Mixing soft country-pop textures with heartfelt storytelling, it celebrates youth while nodding to the genre’s tradition of timeless ballads. The track stands as a fresh anthem for a new generation of listeners discovering their own soundtracks to coming of age.
A song of youth and nostalgia
‘Seventeen’ captures the essence of adolescence with both warmth and sincerity. Its lyrics conjure scenes of sunshine, freedom, and first love, echoing the innocence and energy of being young. With its classic structure, the single connects nostalgia with modern country-pop, positioning Evelyn as an artist able to bridge past and present.
Although still at the very start of her career, Evelyn’s approach already demonstrates maturity beyond her years. She brings together elements of American country with a distinctly British voice, showing that the genre’s themes resonate far beyond Nashville. The result is a debut that feels authentic and deeply personal.
A journey to the stage
Evelyn’s journey began when she was just five years old, performing Dolly Parton’s ‘Applejack’ for family and friends. That early spark grew into a passion that now drives her music. With influences including Ella Langley, Ingrid Andress, and Taylor Swift, she has begun carving out her own path, one that speaks directly to her generation.
Her youth places her at the forefront of Gen Alpha voices in country music. She embodies both tradition and change, combining classic storytelling with modern production. For many, her music represents a new and exciting future for the genres
‘Seventeen’ arrives on 10th October, available on all major platforms. A private SoundCloud preview has also been made available for playlist curators and content creators. With this release, Evelyn takes her first steps onto a larger stage, marking the start of a career that already shows extraordinary promise.
You can pre-save ‘Seventeen’ here and follow Evelyn over on Instagram.