Georgia Webster Turns Viral TikTok Hit Into Pop-Country Masterpiece
Georgia Webster, a 17-year-old from Massachusetts, is turning heads with her new song, “Tell Your Mom,” and it’s all thanks…
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Georgia Webster, a 17-year-old from Massachusetts, is turning heads with her new song, “Tell Your Mom,” and it’s all thanks to TikTok.
The singer/songwriter caught the attention of millions on the social media app with her catchy pop-country hit when she shared an acoustic performance of the song from her bathroom. The clip raked in over 2 million views in just a few days.
After going viral with her TikTok performance, Webster was scouted out by pop and rock labels from New York and L.A., but she decided to stay true to her roots and explore her opportunities in Nashville.
“When I write songs, I just like to tell it how it is,” she explains. “That’s why I love country music so much. It’s about real people, and I can see my life reflected in the lyrics.”
A short time later, Webster teamed up with songwriter/producer Paul DiGiovanni (Sam Hunt, Lauren Alaina, Jordan Davis, Dan + Shay) to create a stellar studio recording of “Tell Your Mom.”
Out now, the newly recorded song takes Webster’s acoustic bathroom performance to the next level with expertly crafted pop-country production reminiscent of some of Taylor Swift’s earlier work.
Lyrically, “Tell Your Mom” tells the story of life after a breakup when you’re forced to not only say goodbye to the person you’re dating but their family as well. The song was inspired by Webster’s real-life experiences and is resonating with fans everywhere.
“I’ve had so many people comment saying, ‘Oh my God, this happened to me,’” Webster says. “Once a family member of an ex reaches out, it brings back all the memories of the relationship you’re trying to put behind you. It’s a weird feeling.”
Georgia Webster taught herself how to play guitar as a young teen and began to write songs and perform in coffee shops and local venues near her hometown. She started sharing her performances with friends on social media and everything changed after her “Tell Your Mom” TikTok clip hit the web.
Now, the 17-year-old is bracing herself for the next chapter of her musical journey.
“So so excited for what’s to come,” she says.
Click above to listen to “Tell Your Mom.”
Written by
Lauren Jo Black
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.