Carly Pearce is an American country music singer and songwriter. Her material contains elements of both traditional and contemporary country-pop music. Pearce began performing professionally in her teens, appearing on several albums of bluegrass material in the 2000s. Pearce's musical experiences included performing as part of a bluegrass band. These early performances influenced the style she would later create. Pearce has also credited notable bluegrass artists for their influence on her.
Pearce was born Carly Cristyne Slusser in Taylor Mill, Kentucky to Todd and Jackie Slusser. Pearce developed interest in country music from her grandparents, who regularly played it at home during her childhood. Her stage name is based on her grandfather's last name. Pearce moved to Nashville, Tennessee, at age 19 to pursue a country music career.
In 2016, Pearce was featured on the track "Wasn't That Drunk" by the country group Josh Abbott Band. Released as a single that year, it peaked at number 37 on theBillboard Country Airplay chart. Her performance on the song allowed Pearce to gain exposure to country radio stations. Pearce established herself further with further musical projects. This included touring withLuke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, and Blake Shelton. Her next single release, "Hide the Wine", was spawned from her 2017 album. The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame inducted Pearce during its 20th anniversary ceremony at the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center New Barn in Renfro Valley, Kentucky on Friday, October 28th, 2022.
Taylor Mill is a home rule-class city in Kenton County, Kentucky. The city was named for a local mill operated during the early 19th century by James Taylor Jr., the founder of Newport. In 1810 Taylor purchased the land from Jacob Fowler, and the road from what is now Covington to the mill was named Taylor's Mill Road. Taylor Mill is located in northeastern Kenton County. It is bordered to the north, west, and south by the city of Covington and to the southeast by Fariview and Ryland Heights. The population was 6,604 at the 2010 census, down from 6,913 at the 2000 census.
Carly Pearce tracks to check out: Country Music Made Me Do It, Next Girl, Hide The Wine
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