Nutsa: The Voice Of A Bold New Music Generation

Nutsa Buzaladze was born to sing. Her family jokes that her career began before she could walk, and perhaps they’re right. “I started singing when I was just one year old,” she laughs. “Even as a child, I had this energy that lit up every room.” By the time she was eight, she was performing professionally, already chasing the purpose she still carries today — to share her gift with the world.

“I truly believe God gave me this talent to inspire people and make a difference,” she says. “Growing up in Georgia shaped my artistry deeply, our culture is full of soul and passion, and that emotional depth still lives in everything I sing today.”

That connection to her roots has become one of the defining elements of her global appeal. Whether performing in English or Georgian, her music pulses with emotion and authenticity that transcends language.

Her breakout on *American Idol* brought her story and sound to an international audience, but the real victory, she says, was internal. “The biggest lesson was that you have to believe in your uniqueness. On *American Idol*, I was surrounded by so many talented artists, but I realized the power of being myself, my accent, my energy, my story. Confidence doesn’t come from perfection; it comes from authenticity. That’s what connects you to people.”

Today, Nutsa’s artistry continues to defy convention. “I always remind myself that music is emotion, not a formula. I study trends, but I never chase them,” she explains. “My sound is a blend of soul, funk, and pop with a touch of Georgian fire, it’s who I am. Whenever I’m in the studio, I ask myself, ‘Would I still love this song if no one ever heard it?’ If the answer is yes, then it’s true to me.”

Her heritage remains her anchor. “Being Georgian means having a soul full of passion, warmth, and resilience,” she says. “I bring that energy into my music and performances, there’s always emotion, always drama, always honesty. Even when I sing in English, people tell me they can feel where I’m from. That’s the beauty of music: it crosses language and borders, but your roots always shine through.”

One of Nutsa’s most defining career moments came at DreamFest, where she performed alongside legends like Nicole Scherzinger and David Foster. “I sang one of my favorite songs, ‘Lagundi’. It’s rooted in Georgian folk music but reimagined in my own style,” she recalls. “I wore a modern version of our traditional costume, and when I started singing, something magical happened — people from all over the world began crying.” The performance, streamed to millions from Baku, Azerbaijan, reminded her that true artistry is measured not in applause, but in emotion.

“It’s not about language,  it’s about emotion. The way people feel your music is what stays with them.”

Her journey hasn’t been without challenges. “It hasn’t been easy, being a woman means you constantly have to prove your worth, your professionalism, your vision,” she admits. “But I’ve learned to turn that pressure into strength. I want young women to see that you can be powerful and soft, ambitious and kind, all at once.”

For Nutsa Buzaladze, music is more than performance, it’s her calling. Her voice is not just heard; it’s felt. And in every note, she continues to prove that authenticity, faith, and fearlessness can create not just a career, but a movement that reaches hearts across the world.