History of Carly Pearce in Timeline

Carly Pearce is an American country music singer and songwriter known for blending traditional and contemporary country-pop styles. She started performing professionally as a teenager, contributing to bluegrass albums in the 2000s. Her career gained momentum after moving to Nashville, Tennessee, leading to wider recognition in the country music scene.

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April 24, 1990: Carly Pearce's Birth

On April 24, 1990, Carly Pearce, originally named Carly Cristyne Slusser, was born. She is an American country music singer and songwriter known for blending traditional and contemporary country-pop elements.

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2012: Signing Developmental Deal with Sony Music Nashville

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

2015: First Performance at the Grand Ole Opry and Signing Developing Artist Deal

In 2015, Carly Pearce performed at the Grand Ole Opry and was signed to a developing artist deal by Busbee.

2016: Feature on "Wasn't That Drunk" and Radio Exposure

In 2016, Carly Pearce was featured on the track "Wasn't That Drunk" by the Josh Abbott Band, which gave her exposure to country radio stations. She also performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with the band. Despite this exposure, record labels declined to sign her initially. Later that year, the independently produced track "Every Little Thing" gained widespread recognition on Sirius XM's The Highway, leading to multiple recording contract offers.

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February 2017: Official Release of "Every Little Thing"

In February 2017, "Every Little Thing" was officially released as a single to country radio.

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2017: Breakthrough with "Every Little Thing"

In 2017, Carly Pearce achieved major recognition with her self-penned song "Every Little Thing," which gained popularity on satellite radio and led to a major label recording contract. The song became a number one hit on the Billboard country chart.

2017: Reflection on Dollywood Experience

In 2017, Carly Pearce reflected on her time performing at Dollywood, emphasizing that it was a critical period in her journey of self-discovery and finding her way in the music industry.

2017: Touring with Major Artists and Release of "Hide the Wine"

In 2017, Carly Pearce toured with Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, and Blake Shelton, establishing herself further in the country music scene. She also released her next single, "Hide the Wine", from her album, Every Little Thing.

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2017: Pearce's reflections on wanting to quit music

In a 2017 interview with Nash Country Daily, Carly Pearce reflected on her early struggles and moments when she wanted to quit music while pursuing her career in Nashville.

2017: Contemporary Country Sound Described

In a 2017 review of Carly Pearce's studio album, it was mentioned that her music still bears the hallmarks of contemporary country production and has pop-leaning elements.

July 2018: Confirmation of Relationship with Michael Ray

In July 2018, Carly Pearce confirmed that she was dating fellow country singer Michael Ray.

November 2018: Release of "Closer to You"

In November 2018, Carly Pearce released "Closer to You" as the lead single from her upcoming second studio album.

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December 19, 2018: Engagement to Michael Ray

On December 19, 2018, Michael Ray and Carly Pearce got engaged in Tulum, Mexico.

October 6, 2019: Marriage to Michael Ray

On October 6, 2019, Carly Pearce married Michael Ray near Nashville, Tennessee.

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, as the second single from her unreleased second studio album.

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February 2020: Release of Second Studio Album

In February 2020, Carly Pearce's self-titled second studio album was released. It was Busbee's final production project before his death in 2019.

June 2020: Filing for Divorce from Michael Ray

In June 2020, Carly Pearce filed for divorce from Michael Ray after eight months of marriage.

June 2020: Announcement of New Music Recordings

In June 2020, Carly Pearce revealed that she was recording new music, indicating that her next single would not be a track from her second album.

September 2020: Release of "Next Girl" Single

In September 2020, Carly Pearce released the single "Next Girl."

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2020: Release of "Next Girl"

In 2020, Carly Pearce released the single "Next Girl," which was from her EP, 29.

February 2021: Release of '29' Extended Play Collection

In February 2021, Carly Pearce released her first extended play collection titled '29'. The album reflects on personal setbacks during her twenty-ninth year, including her divorce and the death of her producer, Busbee.

February 19, 2021: Release of '29' EP

On February 19, 2021, Carly Pearce released her EP titled '29'.

June 2021: Invitation to Join the Grand Ole Opry

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

September 2021: Release of '29: Written in Stone' Album

In September 2021, Carly Pearce officially released her third studio album titled '29: Written in Stone'.

September 17, 2021: Release of '29: Written in Stone' album

On September 17, 2021, Carly Pearce released her third studio album, '29: Written in Stone'.

2021: Dating Riley King

In 2021, Carly Pearce began dating former Minor League Baseball player Riley King.

October 2022: Headlining Sold-Out Shows at the Ryman Auditorium

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

March 2023: Release of '29: Written in Stone (Live from Music City)'

In March 2023, Carly Pearce's first live album, '29: Written in Stone (Live from Music City)', was released.

June 2023: Reported Separation from Riley King

In June 2023, it was reported that Carly Pearce and Riley King had separated.

2024: Release of 'Hummingbird' and Success of "We Don't Fight Anymore"

In 2024, Carly Pearce announced the release of her next studio album 'Hummingbird' and its lead single "We Don't Fight Anymore" (featuring Chris Stapleton) reached the US country top ten.

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