Career Timeline of Carly Pearce: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Carly Pearce built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Carly Pearce is an American country music singer and songwriter known for blending traditional and contemporary country-pop styles. She started her career performing bluegrass music in her teens before gaining wider recognition after moving to Nashville, Tennessee.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Developmental Deal with Sony Music Nashville

In 2012, Carly Pearce signed a developmental deal with Sony Music Nashville, which she later lost after her producer was fired.

2015: Opry Performance and Deal with Busbee

In 2015, Carly Pearce was given the opportunity to perform at the Grand Ole Opry and was signed to a developing artist deal by record producer Busbee.

2016: Featured on "Wasn't That Drunk" and Radio Attention

In 2016, Carly Pearce was featured on the track "Wasn't That Drunk" by the Josh Abbott Band, which peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, providing her with exposure to country radio stations and television appearances. That same year, Carly was being turned down by Nashville record labels until "Every Little Thing" got picked up for radio play, which led to her signing with Big Machine Records.

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February 2017: "Every Little Thing" Released to Country Radio

In February 2017, Carly Pearce's song "Every Little Thing" was officially released as a single to country radio, and it eventually became a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and being certified gold.

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2017: Touring with Major Artists

During 2017, Carly Pearce expanded her reach by touring with established artists Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, and Blake Shelton.

2017: Breakthrough with "Every Little Thing"

In 2017, Carly Pearce gained major recognition with her self-penned song "Every Little Thing", which became a hit on satellite radio and reached number one on the Billboard country chart, leading to a major label recording contract. Her debut album of the same name also debuted in the top five of the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

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2017: Reflecting on Dollywood experience

In 2017, Carly Pearce reflected on her time performing at Dollywood, highlighting it as a key part of her journey to finding herself and her way.

2017: Pearce reflects on nearly quitting music.

In a 2017 interview with Nash Country Daily, Carly Pearce expressed having moments she wanted to quit music, while always knowing she wanted to do it. She spoke about opening her brain to staying in the game, waiting it out, fighting and understanding that it is a business.

November 2018: Release of "Closer to You"

In November 2018, Carly Pearce released "Closer to You" as the lead single for her upcoming second studio album. The song reached the top 40 of the Billboard country charts.

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October 2019: Release of "I Hope You're Happy Now"

In October 2019, Carly Pearce released "I Hope You're Happy Now", a duet with Lee Brice, which became her second number one song on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.

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February 2020: Release of Second Studio Album

In February 2020, Carly Pearce's self-titled second studio album, which was also Busbee's final production project before his death in 2019, was released. It debuted at number six on the Top Country Albums list and number 73 on the Billboard 200.

June 2020: Recording new music

In June 2020, Carly Pearce revealed that she was recording new music and that her next single will not be a track off of her second album.

June 2021: Invitation to Join Grand Ole Opry

In June 2021, Dolly Parton invited Carly Pearce to become a cast member of the Grand Ole Opry.

October 2022: Headlined two sold-out shows at the Ryman Auditorium

In October 2022, Carly Pearce headlined two sold-out shows at the Ryman Auditorium.

2024: Announcement and Release Date Change of 'Hummingbird' Album

In 2024, Carly Pearce announced the release of her next studio album "Hummingbird", which was originally scheduled for June 14 but was moved to June 7 to coincide with CMA Fest.