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Karley Scott Collins

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Karley Scott Collins
Background information
Born (1999-12-14) 14 December 1999 (age 25)
OriginLake City, Florida
GenresCountry
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, Guitar
Years active2023-present
LabelsSony Music Nashville

Karley Scott Collins (born 14 December 1999) is a singer/songwriter from Lake City, Florida. She is currently signed to Sony Music Nashville.

Early life and acting

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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]

Music career

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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]

Discography

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Extended Plays

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  • Hands on the Wheel (Sony Music Nashville, 2023)
  • Write One (Sony Music Nashville, 2023)

Singles

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  • Heavenly (Sony Music Nashville, 2022)
  • Tattoos (Sony Music Nashville, 2022)
  • Better Strangers (Sony Music Nashville, 2022)
  • Petty in the 80s (Sony Music Nashville, 2023)
  • Brain on Love (Sony Music Nashville, 2023)
  • Downtime (feat. Roman Alexander) (Sony Music Nashville, 2023)
  • Heavy Metal (Sony Music Nashville, 2023)
  • Marlboro Reds (Sony Music Nashville, 2024)
  • How Do You Do That (feat. Charles Kelley) (Sony Music Nashville, 2024)
  • Write One (Feat. Keith Urban) (Sony Music Nashville, 2024)
  • Quit You (Sony Music Nashville, 2024)
  • Religion and Politics (Sony Music Nashville, 2024)

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b Zisman, Erica (April 4, 2022). "Who Is Karley Scott Collins? The Story Behind Her Journey to Country Music". Country Swag. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  2. ^ Gonzalez, Kelly (August 21, 2017). "Exclusive interview with Karley Scott Collins". WCJB. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  3. ^ "Karley Scott Collins Interview". KidsWorld. April 28, 2010. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  4. ^ Minow, Nell (March 25, 2010). "Interview: Karley Scott Collins of 'Amish Grace'". Movie Mom. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Gonzalez, Kelly (August 28, 2017). "Exclusive interview with Karley Scott Collins- Part 2". WCJB. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  6. ^ Goldstein, Tiffany (February 23, 2023). "Karley Scott Collins Opens Up About Being A Female Songwriter In Country Music And Latest Single, "Petty In The 80s" (Exclusive)". Celeb Secret Country. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Palsa, Nicole (February 21, 2023). "Karley Scott Collins Taps Into Nostalgia & Her Love For Tom Petty's Music With New Single, "Petty in the 80s"". Music Mayhem. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  8. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (May 5, 2023). "Karley Scott Collins Shares New EP 'Hands On The Wheel'". MusicRow. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  9. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (February 5, 2024). "5 Must-Hear New Country Songs: Keith Urban, Karley Scott Collins, Lee Brice, For King + Country & More". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  10. ^ C, H (March 4, 2024). "Interview: Karley Scott Collins talks Malboro Reds, her Nana who is her inspiration, playing C2C Festival, touring with Willie Nelson and more!". Building Our Own Nashville. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  11. ^ Staff, GGM (June 10, 2024). "Rising Country Star Karley Scott Collins released new EP 'Write One' on June 7". Guitar Girl Mag. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  12. ^ Despres, Tricia (October 24, 2024). "Meet Karley Scott Collins – the Rising Country Star Piquing Keith Urban and Charles Kelley's Musical Interests". People. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  13. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (July 3, 2024). "Karley Scott Collins Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut". MusicRow. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  14. ^ Sissler, James (December 9, 2024). "Keith Urban Announces 'High And Alive World Tour' With Chase Matthew, Alana Springsteen, Karley Scott Collins". Live For Live Music. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  15. ^ Braithwaite, Andrew (February 24, 2024). "Q&A: Karley Scott Collins talks new music, opening for Willie Nelson & CMT's Next Women of Country accolade". Music Talkers. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  16. ^ "Karley Scott Collins Shares New Ballad 'Quit You'". Antimusic. August 25, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
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