Katelyn Drye

Singer, Songwriter

Katelyn Drye is a singer, songwriter, wife, cat mom, and lover of all things Dolly. She is exactly one-half of the country duo, The Dryes, alongside her husband Derek. Recognized by Country Living Magazine as “The new hot country duo to watch” after premiering on season 22 of NBC’s “The Voice,” Team Blake. To date, The Dryes have accumulated over 12 million global streams. Based in Nashville, TN since 2014, she and Derek regularly tour playing fairs and festivals across the United States, and host writer’s rounds in their home state of North Carolina.

Since the age of four, Katelyn has always thrived in front of an audience; from her flashy performances in front of the family living room fireplace to singing in church, to recording her first EP in Nashville right out of high school. She finally met Derek through a blind date, who happened to be a guitar slinging kid who was touring in another band. As fate would have it, they joined forces and moved to Nashville to start their songwriting journey as The Dryes. After releasing music in 2018, her and Derek have caught the attention of USA Today, Rolling Stone, People, American Songwriter, and Billboard, among others, while gaining thousands of fans and followers along the way.

Their sassy single “Dolly Would” is the anthem to a longtime hero, Dolly Parton. Both “Dolly Would” and their alluring, soulful track “House on Fire” achieved the remarkable feat of reaching #1 on CMT’s 12 Pack Countdown. Their recent music video “A Little Longer” landed a spot in rotation on CMT’s 12 Pack Countdown as well. The Dryes have toured with Jo Dee Messina as direct support on her national “Heads Carolina, Tails California Tour.” The pair also made their debuts at CMA Fest and the Carolina Country Music Festival, where they captivated a crowd of 35k fans. Their latest EPs, Raisin’ Beers & Hallelujahs and Dear Heart, show the full spectrum of who they are. If Raisin’ Beers & Hallelujahs is the Saturday night, then Dear Heart is the Sunday morning. Their summer single, “Daydrinkin’”, charted on iTunes on release day and has garnered over five million views across social media, while their newest single “Ain’t God Good” reflects on the goodness found in and out of the difficult times we all face in life. Follow The Dryes on all socials and join the #DryeFam www.thedryes.com