20-year-old country singer ready for big things
Levi Coovert is finding paradise, one song at a time.
The 20-year-old country musician from Washington State says he started making music during a time of depression, and that it has helped him find purpose in life.
"I started writing songs during the pandemic in 2020," Coovert said. "It was a time in my life when I was depressed, and truthfully, had no idea what I was going to do with my life. I was lost. Music saved me."
Coovert's first single, "50 Days," in 2020, was inspired by his experience in the first 50 days of the pandemic. From there, he just kept writing songs.
"My first few songs, they were inspired by the pandemic. And I didn't know it at the time, but, they resonated with people," 4Coovert said. "I didn't realize how powerful songs could be until that moment."
Coovert's latest record, 'Find Your Paradise,' detailed his journey to finding paradise, which he believes comes from love, joy, and music.
"I've always said, there are three you need in life. Love, joy, and music," Coovert said. "I've found them all, at various times in my life. And this record is a culmination of that."
Coovert's joy comes from sharing his songs with the world.
"Last winter, I was bored, and I had a new guitar, and I just decided to start playing it for people," Coovert said. "I started emailing restaurants, bars, you know. Started out at open mics. Met a lot of really great people along the way, and it went from there."
Now, Coovert can routinely be found on the weekends playing at bars, cafes, and restaurants around Pullman, Washington, where he is a senior studying at Washington State University.
"I love playing for people. It's fun, especially when the crowd is hyped and energized," Coovert said. "I always try to read the mood of the people, and play songs that I hope will match the energy in the room." Coovert says he was a natural fit to perform because of his background in musical theatre in high school.
"In high school, I did a lot of stage acting," Coovert said. "That helped prepare me for this moment in my life really well. I don't get nervous to perform anymore. I don't know. I just get on stage and do it."
Coovert's latest single, 'Let the Good Times Flow,' released on October 24th, is one of his favorites yet. “I wrote this song on a day when I was feeling very low,” Coovert said. “This song was my pick-me-up.”
The song is a country-rock anthem inspired by college life in Pullman, according to Pullman.
“Being in college, there’s a culture of kicking back, and having a good time. We’re young, it’s a cool time in our lives when fun is really encouraged,” Coovert said. “So that’s in a big way, the spirit of the song.”
Coovert likened songwriting to therapy. “Writing, and creating music, it’s like therapy to me,” Coovert said. “It’s what I live for, and it truly is paradise for me. Music is my paradise.”
Coovert’s next venture will be a full-length country album, which he says is coming soon. “It will be out at some point next year, and I can’t wait.”
