Taylor Austin Dye

Taylor Austin Dye is a dynamic country singer-songwriter from the hollers of Booneville, Kentucky, who has quickly emerged as one of Nashville’s most exciting new voices. Blending traditional country storytelling with a rock-edged sound, Dye first broke onto the scene with her 2023 independent debut Out of These Hills, which – along with a string of viral singles – helped her surpass 43 million streams across platforms and build a fiercely loyal fanbase known as the “Ride or Dyes,” now totaling 1.45 million followers across social media.

In 2023, her haunting original song “Rest In Peace” became a breakout hit, reaching the top of the iTunes Country chart and racking up millions of views online. This wave of grassroots success, powered by Dye’s candid lyrics and powerhouse vocals, set the stage for even bigger milestones in the past year. In late 2024, Taylor Austin Dye released her sophomore album Sick of Me, an 11-track collection of raw, personal songs confronting heartache, self-doubt, and resilience. The album struck a major chord with listeners – within days of its November release, Sick of Me had already surpassed one million streams, underscoring the strong connection between Dye and her growing audience. Critics praised the project’s honesty and depth, with one outlet noting that Sick of Me “reinforces Dye’s reputation for writing with emotional depth and authenticity,” establishing her as “a standout voice in the country genre.” The title track’s music video premiered exclusively via Raised Rowdy, and fan-favorite songs like “Echo,” “Breakeven,” and “Almost Oklahoma” further highlighted Dye’s knack for storytelling.

Around the same time, Dye achieved a lifelong dream when she made her Grand Ole Opry debut on November 9, 2024. Stepping into the Opry’s legendary circle to perform her own songs was a defining moment, capping a breakthrough year with a symbol of Nashville’s recognition of her talent.

Dye’s rapid rise has been bolstered by major industry endorsements. In October 2024, she inked a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music (in partnership with LEX Music Group), which will further support her songwriting development alongside some of country’s top writers. This deal was a clear acknowledgment of Dye’s songwriting prowess – as a true artist-songwriter, she penned almost every track on Sick of Me – and it came with praise for her “extraordinary talent” in crafting authentic stories. Building on that momentum, Taylor Austin Dye signed a record deal with Red Street Records, the innovative label founded by Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus. Red Street’s growing country division, home to artists like Chris Lane and Ryan Griffin, is helping bring Dye’s music to even broader audiences.

Her latest single, “Damn Good Day,” topped iTunes charts globally and landed on Spotify’s coveted New Boots editorial playlist, marking another major career milestone and introducing her sound to an even wider audience.

On stage, Taylor Austin Dye has earned a reputation as a formidable live performer. She spent much of 2024 on the road across America, headlining her own club shows and tearing up festival stages with equal parts grit and charisma. Crowds are drawn to her high-energy, “no BS” performance style – she’ll belt an emotional ballad one minute and have the whole audience raising their drinks the next. Dye has already opened for superstar acts such as Luke Combs, Keith Urban, Jake Owen, and Elle King, and she’s currently direct support on tour with country music powerhouse Bryan Martin, bringing her music to new audiences nationwide. In each setting, she wins over new “Ride or Dyes” with her big voice and relatable songs.

With a growing catalog that has surpassed 43 million streams, a massive social following, and headline-grabbing career milestones – from her Grand Ole Opry debut to her Warner Chappell and Red Street partnerships – Taylor Austin Dye stands out as one of country music’s brightest rising stars: authentic, fearless, and hard-working. A Kentucky storyteller turned Nashville powerhouse, she’s just getting started.