Carly Rikard

Carly Rikard’s love for music began at a young age, surrounded by family harmony, flattop guitars, and the storytelling traditions of country music. After picking up her first guitar at six years old, she quickly grew into a passionate performer and songwriter, captivating audiences with both classic country covers and original music. Over the years, Carly expanded her talents as a multi-instrumentalist, blending influences of classic country, bluegrass, pop, and southern rock into a style uniquely her own. Now a Music Business student at Belmont University in Nashville, Carly is continuing to sharpen her craft as a songwriter-artist while building meaningful industry connections through writers rounds and live performances. Rooted in hard work, authenticity, and a deep love for storytelling, she is steadily carving out her place in the next generation of country music.