Country music newcomer Lydia Simonds is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter hailing from the small town of McDonough, Georgia. Her passion for music began at a young age, when she learned to play piano and developed a love for singing. At age 15, she started playing guitar and began writing her own songs, which soon became her primary focus. After gaining experience performing at bars and coffee shops in her hometown, Lydia decided to move to Music City to pursue a music career and attempt to take her talents to the next level. In 2020, Simonds auditioned for American Idol Season 18 and impressed the judges with her talent, earning a spot in Hollywood Week. She has also performed at iconic venues such as Eddie's Attic in Atlanta and the famed Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville while perfecting her craft as a performer.