Karley Scott Collins is not one to mince words. On the contrary, she writes and sings with a thorn-sharp edge, the perfect complement to Collins’ ethereal charm and wise-beyond-her-years demeanor.

On her latest project, Write One, which includes guest features from Keith Urban and Charles Kelley, the Florida native explores heartbreak in all its forms. Whether it’s wit and wisdom from her thrice-married Nana or the pain and betrayal she witnessed in a friend’s broken marriage, Collins distills each emotion to its purest form.

A co-producer on the project alongside Grammy Award winner Nathan Chapman, the multi-faceted entertainer also played bass and electric guitar on nearly every track and has co-writer credits on all songs. Through it all, Collins’ hauntingly unique vocal tone and rock-infused production break the mold, paving the way toward country stardom.

Having toured with Little Big Town, Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam, Trace Adkins, Larry Fleet, and more, Collins will join Carly Pearce, Corey Kent and Nate Smith on their respective tours throughout the fall in addition to select festival appearances.

She is a 2024 CMT Next Women of Country honoree, made her first appearance at C2C this year as part of CMA’s Introducing Nashville international touring series, made her Grand Ole Opry debut in June, and recently opened for Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Joan Jett and the Blackhearts at the Ryman Auditorium.