Carly Pearce (born Carly Cristyne Slusser; April 24, 1990) is an American

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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. After moving to

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, she began gaining more widespread notice. Pearce first gained major recognition in 2017 when her self-penned " Every Little Thing" found an audience on

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. The song helped Pearce secure a major label recording contract and became a major hit, reaching number one on the ''

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'' country chart. Her debut album of the same name debuted in the top five of the ''Billboard''

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chart. Pearce has since released new material, including the 2020 single "

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" from '' 29'', an EP released on February 19, 2021. On September 17, 2021, she released her third studio album '' 29: Written in Stone''. Pearce is a three-time

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winner, a four-time

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winner, has received one

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and became a

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of the

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in 2021.

Early life

Pearce was born Carly Cristyne Slusser in

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to Todd and Jackie Slusser. Pearce developed interest in

from her grandparents, who regularly played it at home during her childhood. Her stage name is based on her grandfather's last name. In home video saved by her family, Pearce declared that one day she would perform on the

. In mid-childhood, she began performing professionally. At age 11, Pearce performed regularly with a bluegrass band. She also performed in church and tent revival shows. At age 14, she performed at a boys prison. At age 16, Pearce auditioned for the "Country Crossroads" show, a program part of the

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theme park. After being offered the job, she convinced her parents to move to

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(the location of Dollywood), and to let her drop out of high school. Reflecting on the experience in 2017, Pearce commented, "Performing at Dollywood was a key part of my journey to finding myself and finding my way." While performing at Dollywood, she enrolled in a

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program. The online course allowed Pearce choices to pursue collegiate opportunities post-graduation if she so desired. Pearce commented that the online program was similar to a college course in that her "parents wouldn't have to do anything". During her time at the park, Pearce performed at Dollywood five times a week, often in several shows per day. Additionally, she contributed her vocals to compilation albums of bluegrass music.

Career

2009–2016: Early beginnings

Pearce moved to

, at age 19 to pursue a country music career. She would later describe her early years in Nashville similar to a "roller coaster" ride. She signed a developmental deal with

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in 2012. Pearce's producer was fired from the label. With the producer's termination, Pearce lost her deal with Sony. She later said that experience of having an opportunity and then losing it was difficult. In a 2017 interview with ''Nash Country Daily'', Pearce commented, "Of course there were moments that I wanted to quit music. My condo has seen many tears and heard many prayers at night. I've always known I wanted to do this, and like I said a little earlier, when you open your brain to still staying in the game and waiting it out and fighting and really understanding that this is a business." After losing the opportunity, she took a series of part-time jobs to help make ends meet. Among these jobs was cleaning

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's. While working part-time jobs, Pearce began networking with other performers and executives in the country music industry. Around this time, she met Pete Fisher, who was the vice president and general manager of the Grand Ole Opry. Fisher provided Pearce the opportunity to perform on the Opry in 2015 (which was before she had a recording contract). From their professional relationship, Fisher informed record producer

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about her musical abilities and interests. In 2015, busbee signed her to a developing artist deal. In 2016, Pearce was featured on the track "Wasn't That Drunk" by the country group

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. Released as a single that year, it peaked at number 37 on the ''Billboard''

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chart. Her performance on the song allowed Pearce to gain exposure to country radio stations. She also performed with the Josh Abbott Band on television, including a performance on ''

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'' The same year, Pearce was being brought to the attention of multiple Nashville record labels. However, all had declined to sign her. In an interview with ''

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,'' she recalled being told by several industry professionals to move home or pursue other interests. The same year, busbee produced a track co-written by Pearce entitled " Every Little Thing". Released independently, it was picked up for radio airplay on

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's ''

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'' channel, where it received widespread recognition. Following its recognition, Pearce was offered multiple recording contracts. She ultimately chose to sign with

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2017–present: Breakthrough success

"Every Little Thing" was officially released as a single to country radio in February 2017. By November, the song had become a major hit, peaking at number five on the ''

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chart and number one on the ''Billboard'' Country Airplay chart. "Every Little Thing" sold over 500,000 copies in the United States, receiving a gold certification from the

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. Pearce's debut studio album was released the same year, also named '' Every Little Thing''. The album debuted at number four on the ''Billboard''

list short after its release. It also reached number 32 on the ''

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'' albums chart. The album received critical acclaim by music writers and critics. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of

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gave the release four of five stars calling "polished professionalism", but also contrasting it to the bluegrass musical style of earlier career work. In his concluding statement Erlewine commented, "her showbiz and country roots are inextricably entangled, a singer with a feel for the past but an eye for the present." Jewly Hight of

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also praised the album, drawing similarities between her vocals and that of artists such as

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and

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During this time, Pearce established herself further with further musical projects. This included touring with

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, and

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. Her next single release, "

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", was spawned from her 2017 album. It became Pearce's second major hit, reaching number 13 on the ''Billboard'' Country Airplay chart in 2018. The same year, she issued a single that was to be the lead release of her upcoming second studio album. Entitled "Closer to You", the song was released in November 2018 and reached the top 40 of the ''Billboard'' country charts. In October 2019, Pearce released a second single from her unreleased second studio album. The song, " I Hope You're Happy Now", was a duet with country artist

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. The song was her second to reach the number one spot on the ''Billboard'' Country Airplay chart. After taking time to marry singer Michael Ray, her self-titled second studio album was issued in February 2020. It would be busbee's final production project before his death in 2019. It debuted at number six on the Top Country Albums list and number 73 on the ''Billboard 200''. Jason Scott of ''

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'' gave it three of five stars and called the album an example that "illustrates an artist learning, growing, and embracing the good, the bad, and ugly." In June 2020, Pearce revealed that she was recording new music and that her next single will not be a track off of her second album. In September 2020, she released the single, "

". In February 2021, Pearce released her first extended play collection titled, '' 29.'' The album's name was derived from personal setbacks she endured during her twenty ninth year. These events included her divorce from singer, Michael Ray, and the death of her long-time producer, busbee. The EP received praise from ''American Songwriter,'' which called it an "exquisite seven song collection." ''

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'' noted a "progression" in its seven tracks that ends "in a place of hope." Following its release, "Next Girl" reached the top 15 of the ''Billboard'' country airplay chart. In June 2021, Pearce was invited by

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to become a cast member of the ''Grand Ole Opry''. A month later, she announced the release of her third studio album titled '' 29: Written in Stone'' alongside the promotional single "

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", a tribute to

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featuring

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. The album was a continuation of her 2021 EP. It was officially released in September 2021. It reached number nine on the ''Billboard'' country albums chart and number 83 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The disc received positive reviews from critics, including AllMusic, which praised her "vulnerability" and ''

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'' which highlighted its traditional musical sound. The disc spawned the 2021 single, "

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", a duet with

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. It became Pearce's third single to top the ''Billboard'' Country Airplay chart. Pearce appears on

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's " You're Drunk, Go Home" along with

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. On October 26 and 27, Pearce headlined two sold-out shows at the

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, which featured guest appearances from Bill Anderson,

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and

Musical styles

Pearce's musical style is rooted in the

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and bluegrass genres. Her 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. This includes Alison Krauss,

, and

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. Pearce's music has also been described as having elements of contemporary country. When reviewing her 2017 studio album, AllMusic's

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noted that it "still bears all the hallmarks of contemporary country production. It's crisp and nimble, using electronic and R&B as flair that accentuates the songs." In ''

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'' review of Pearce's 2017 album, it was mentioned that several album tracks (such as "Catch Fire") were "pop-leaning" in their sound. In addition to bluegrass performers, Pearce has also been inspired by contemporary country artists. She has credited "late 1990s" female artists as major influences, notably

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and Trisha Yearwood. Pearce was also inspired by the career decisions of female country artists, including

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. In an interview with ''

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'', Pearce commented that she wanted her career choices to resemble Hill's: "I really want to be like what Faith Hill was to our genre back then. I love country music so much, and I wanted to do a little bit of that retro, cowhide, kind of throwback to the '90s ... but, like, a new spin on it."

Personal life

In July 2018, Pearce confirmed that she was dating fellow country singer Michael Ray. Pearce admitted to ''Taste of Country'' that she met him after writing comments on his

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account. Upon their first interactions, Ray did not understand Pearce's intentions. They became engaged on December 19, 2018. Ray proposed to Pearce at a beach resort in

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, alongside Pearce's family who also attended the vacation. The two were married on October 6, 2019, near Nashville, Tennessee. In June 2020, Pearce filed for divorce from Ray after only eight months, amidst rumors of a toxic marriage. In late 2020 she began dating former Minor League Baseball player Riley King.

Discography

Studio albums * '' Every Little Thing'' (2017) * '' Carly Pearce'' (2020) * '' 29: Written in Stone'' (2021)

Awards and nominations

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Tours

Headlining

* Way Back Tour (2019) co-headlining with

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* The 29 Tour (2021-2022) Supporting *Caliville Tour (2017) supporting Brett Young *Back To Us Tour (2018) supporting

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with

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(2018) supporting

with

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and

Jon Pardi Jonathan Ryan Pardi (born May 20, 1985) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Signed to Capitol Nashville, he has released four studio albums: ''Write You a Song'' (2014), ''California Sunrise'' (2016), ''Heartache Medication'' (2 ...

*Ride All Night Tour (2019) supporting

Jason Aldean Jason Aldean (born Jason Aldine Williams; February 28, 1977) is an American country music singer. Since 2005, he has been signed to BBR Music Group, Broken Bow Records, a record label for which he has released ten albums and 40 singles. His 2010 ...

with

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*What A Song Can Do Tour (2021) supporting

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*Here and Now Tour (2022) supporting

Kenny Chesney Kenneth Arnold Chesney (born March 26, 1968) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He has recorded more than 20 albums and has produced more than 40 Top 10 singles on the US ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Hot Coun ...

with

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and

References

External links

Official Website

Carly Pearce profile
at

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