Reyna Roberts
Reyna Roberts (born circa 1996) is an American country singer-songwriter and pianist. She is known for her July 2020 debut single, "Stompin' Grounds."
Early Life
Roberts was born in Alaska and raised in Alabama and California. Her parents are both Army veterans.[1] She was born two months premature, weighing two pounds; and music was used for her brain development.[2] When she was young, she practiced piano in the family storage unit since it would not fit in their home.[3]
The first time Roberts performed music was at the age of three, when her mother took her to a karaoke bar in Alaska.[2]
Present Work
Roberts permanently relocated from Los Angeles to Nashville in March 2020, and released "Stompin' Grounds" in July 2020.[4] ESPN used the song in its Monday Night Football broadcasts.[5]
Roberts is among CMT's Next Women of Country.[6][2] She has cited Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, and Rihanna among her musical influences.[2]
On the point of being one of the few visible Black women in country music, Roberts advocates for "acknowledging the past" of country music, which includes acknowledging Black artist mentors such as Lesley Riddle, and learning the history of the banjo and the term "Music City" for Nashville.[3]
External Links
Reyna Roberts - YouTube YouTube Page
[1] Twitter Account
Reyna Roberts (@thereynaroberts) • Instagram photos and videos Instagram Account
Black, Female and Carving Out Their Own Path in Country Music
CMT Next Women of Country 2021
References
- ^ Sawyer, Bobbie Jean (2021-02-04). "Rooted in Country: Reyna Roberts on Chris Stapleton's 'Sometimes I Cry'". Wide Open Country. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
- ^ a b c d Day, Nate (2021-02-15). "Country singer Reyna Roberts recalls performing for the first time at 3-years-old: 'Couldn't stop me'". Fox News. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
- ^ a b Moss, Marissa R.; Moss, Marissa R. (2020-07-24). "Reyna Roberts Is Claiming Her Spot on Your Country Hits Playlist". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
- ^ "20 Questions With Reyna Roberts: How the Country Upstart Is Staking Her Claim". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
- ^ "Meet the Black Female Artists Reshaping Country Music". Nashville Scene. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
- ^ "CMT Next Women of Country 2021". CMT. Retrieved 2021-02-23.