Karley Scott Collins | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 14, 1999 |
| Origin | Lake City, Florida |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 2023-present |
| Labels | Sony Music Nashville |
Karley Scott Collins is a singer/songwriter from Lake City, Florida. She is currently signed to Sony Music Nashville.
Karley Scott Collins grew up in the small town of Lake City, Florida to parents Nena and Scott Collins. Her dad would play rock music on the way to school, while her Nana would play country music. [1]
Collins started acting at the age of 6, eventually landing a role in a TV show called The Class. [2] In 2008, Collins played the younger version of Paris Hilton in the film Hottie and the Nottie [3] and in 2010, she starred in the movie Amish Grace . [4] Collins also played the role of Gretel in ABC's Once Upon a Time . [5]
When Collins was 9 she needed to learn guitar for an acting audition. She fell in love with it and it led to her pursuing a music career. [1]
At the age of 14, Collins started keeping a notebook of phrases, stories, and lyrics with sites on a Country music career. She moved to Nashville and scored a publishing deal in 2019. [6] During this period, she collaborated with artists like Liz Rose, Brock Berryhill, Nathan Chapman, and Brett James.
In 2023, Collins, who grew up 30 minutes from rocker Tom Petty's hometown of Gainesville, FL, recorded the track "Petty in the 80s," a tribute to her love of classic rock. [7]
On May 5, 2023, Collins released her Sony Music Nashville EP, Hands on the Wheel. [8]
Collins' single Marlboro Reds was featured as one of Billboard magazine's 5 Must-Hear New Country Songs on February 5, 2024. [9] Collins was also named on CMT's Next Women of Country Class of 2024. [10]
On June 7, 2024, Collins released her second EP, Write One. [11] Producer Nathan Chapman sent the track Write One to country star Keith Urban, who liked it and recorded it with Collins. [12]
On June 26, 2024, Collins made her Grand Ole Opry debut. [13]
Collins will tour as an opening on Keith Urban's 2025 High and Alive World Tour along with Alana Springsteen amd Chase Matthew. [14] She has previously opened for Willie Nelson, [15] and toured with Carly Pearce, Nate Smith, and Corey Kent. [16]
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