Biography

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. They were 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 more than 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. After releasing music in 2018, The Dryes 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 while their recent music video “A Little Longer” landed a spot in rotation on CMT’s 12-Pack Countdown. The Dryes have toured with Jo Dee Messina and performed at CMA Fest and the Carolina Country Music Festival. Their latest EPs, Raisin’ Beers & Hallelujahs and Dear Heart show the full spectrum of who they are. Their summer single, “Daydrinkin’,” charted on iTunes on release day and has garnered more than 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 at thedryes.com