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Racheal Lynn Woodward (born May 4, 1994),[1] better known as RaeLynn, is an American singer and songwriter who was a contestant on The Voice in season two (2012). She was eliminated in the quarterfinals.

Early life

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RaeLynn was born and raised in Baytown, Texas,[1][2] and at age 15 wanted a career in music. She graduated high school early, in 2010.[citation needed]

Career

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2012: The Voice

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RaeLynn auditioned for the second season of The Voice after being encouraged by a contestant on Team Adam who wrote songs with her.[3] Her audition song was "Hell on Heels" by Pistol Annies, Miranda Lambert's group. Both Adam Levine and Blake Shelton wanted her on their team, but she eventually chose Team Blake. She sang "Free Fallin'" against Adley Stump in the Battle Rounds and won. Her victory was, however, highly contested, and Blake publicly defended his choice in a Twitter war.[citation needed] She then went on to the live shows to perform "Wake Up Call" by Maroon 5 and "She's Country" by Jason Aldean and the latter later became her best selling cover on the show.[4] For her last-chance performance, she sang "If I Die Young" by The Band Perry, but was not chosen over Erin Willett and thus eliminated.[5]

Performances on The Voice

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Episode Song Order Result
Blind Audition "Hell on Heels" 1 Adam Levine and Blake Shelton turned
RaeLynn chose Blake Shelton
Battle Round "Free Fallin'" (vs. Adley Stump) 2 Saved by Blake Shelton
Live Show 1 "Wake Up Call" 3 Saved (public vote)
Quarter-finals (first week) "She's Country" 1 Bottom 2 (Eliminated by Blake Shelton)
Last Chance Performances "If I Die Young" 4

2012–2018: After The Voice and WildHorse

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As of 2012, she was signed to Republic Nashville.[6] She has written songs with Natalie Hemby, Jon Randall, John Wiggins, and fellow Voice contestants Nicolle Galyon and Hailey Steele.[2]

She has performed a song co-written with Miranda Lambert entitled "Lie",[7] and returned with fellow finalists Chris Mann and Juliet Simms to perform at the semi-final results show on the third season of The Voice, performing her new single, "Boyfriend". "Boyfriend" later charted on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100, thus making her the first contestant to chart on one of Billboard's overall singles charts for post-Voice activity. The single sold 27,000 copies in its debut week.[8]

She performed backing vocals for Blake Shelton's 2013 single, "Boys 'Round Here",[9] which debuted at No. 67 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, and peaked at No. 16.[10] The song is also featured on Shelton's album, Based on a True Story…. She was signed to Dr. Luke's publishing label Prescription Songs in April 2013.[11]

RaeLynn's debut single to country radio, "God Made Girls", was released on July 1, 2014.[12] On December 2, 2014, she performed her single on season seven of The Voice. It went on to be a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and a Top 20 hit on the Billboard Country Airplay charts, and was certified Gold by the RIAA. On January 13, 2015, RaeLynn released an EP through Valory Music Co. titled Me, which debuted at No. 49 on the Billboard 200, and No. 7 on the Top Country Albums chart, with 5,500 copies sold in its first week.[13] "For a Boy" was released on March 23, 2015 as RaeLynn's second single to country radio. It was less successful than its predecessor and a year later, in April 2016, it was announced that RaeLynn had parted ways with Valory Music Co., leaving her debut album delayed until 2017.[14]

On June 7, 2016, it was announced that RaeLynn had signed a new record deal with Warner Bros. Nashville. "Love Triangle" was released on July 11, 2016 as her first single for the label. It served as the lead-off to her debut album, WildHorse, which was released on March 24, 2017. Sounds Like Nashville praised RaeLynn's "standout debut" and called its lead single, "Love Triangle", "country music storytelling at its finest and country radio is better because of it."[15]

WildHorse landed within the Top 10 on Billboard's All-Genre Album Sales Chart and debuted at No.1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart, marking the first female country artist to do so since Maren Morris' debut HERO.[16]

2019–2024: Label change

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On November 8, 2019, she released the single "Bra Off" and announced that she had signed to Florida Georgia Line's Round Here Records.[17] "Keep Up" followed in February 2020, and was sent to country radio as her first single under the label in April 2020.[18] Her second studio album, Baytown, was released on September 21, 2021.[19]

A third studio album, titled Funny Girl, was originally intended to be self-released in 2023,[20] though it ultimately went unreleased.

2025–present: Return to Valory

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On April 28, 2025, RaeLynn announced her return to Valory, her former record label that she began her career with.[21] Her first single release under the label following her re-signing, "Heaven Is a Honky Tonk", will be released on May 9, 2025.[22] RaeLynn co-wrote the song with Lauren Hungate and Caroline Watkins, and it was produced by Aaron Gillespie of the band Underoath.[21]

RaeLynn will support Jason Aldean on his Full Throttle Tour 2025 that kicks off May 23, 2025.[23]

Personal life

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In October 2015, RaeLynn became engaged to then-financial advisor Joshua Davis.[24] They were married on February 27, 2016.[25] A year after their wedding, RaeLynn revealed that Davis had enlisted in the military.[26] In May 2021, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child, a daughter,[27] who was born later that year.

RaeLynn has type 1 diabetes.[28]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart
positions 		Sales
US Country
[29] 		US
[30] 		CAN
[31]
WildHorse 1 20 36
Baytown
  • Released: September 24, 2021
  • Label: Round Here
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
 — — —

Compilation albums

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Title Album details
Origins
  • Released: September 7, 2018
  • Label: Big Machine Label Group, LLC
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Extended plays

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Title Extended play details Peak chart
positions 		Sales
US Country
[29] 		US
[30]
Me 7 49
Baytown[35]
  • Released: August 14, 2020
  • Label: Round Here
  • Formats: Digital download
 — —

Singles

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Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US Country
[36] 		US Country Airplay
[37] 		US
[38] 		CAN Country
[39] 		CAN
[40]
2012 "Boyfriend" 32 — —[a] — 92 Me
2014 "God Made Girls" 7 16 61 42 100
2015 "For a Boy" 32 58 —[b] — — Non-album single
2016 "Love Triangle" 27 26 — — — WildHorse
2017 "Lonely Call" 50 — — — —
2018 "Queens Don't" 40 — — — — Non-album singles
"Tailgate"[42] — — — — —
2020 "Keep Up"[18] — — — — — Baytown
2021 "Small Town Prayer" — — — — —
2022 "Raisin' Me a Country Girl"[43] — — — — — Funny Girl
2023 "Broken One"[20] — — — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Notes

  1. ^ "Boyfriend" did not enter the Hot 100, but peaked at number 18 on Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles, which acts as a 25-song extension of the Hot 100.
  2. ^ "For a Boy" did not enter the Hot 100, but peaked at number 15 on Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles, which acts as a 25-song extension of the Hot 100.

Single releases from The Voice

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Year Title Peak
positions
US Country Digital
[44]
2012 "Hell on Heels" —
"Free Fallin'" —
"Wake Up Call" 36
"She's Country" 25
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Other charted songs

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Year Title Peak
positions 		Album
US Country Digital
[44]
2016 "WildHorse" 29 WildHorse
"Diamonds" 48

Guest appearances

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Year Title Peak chart positions Album
US Country
[45] 		US Country Airplay
[46] 		US
[47] 		CAN Country CAN
[48]
2013 "Boys 'Round Here"
(Blake Shelton featuring Pistol Annies and Friends) 		2 1 12 1 12 Based on a True Story…
2014 "Buzzin"
(Blake Shelton featuring RaeLynn) 		44 — — — — Bringing Back the Sunshine
2020 "Chase Me Down"
(Chris Tomlin featuring RaeLynn) 		— — — — — Chris Tomlin & Friends

Music videos

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Year Title Director
2014 "God Made Girls"[49] TK McKamy
2015 "For a Boy"[50]
2016 "Love Triangle"[51]
2017 "Lonely Call"
2018 "Queens Don't" Sean Hagwell
"Tailgate" P. Tracy
2019 "Bra Off" Greyland
2020 "Keep Up"
2023 "It's Happening Right Here"[52]
"Broken One"[53]
"What's Wrong with That?"[54]

Tours

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2015 I Didn't Do It Herself Episode: "Cheer Up Girls"
2016 Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund Herself Special
2017 Nashville Herself Episode: "'Til I Can Make It On My Own"
2020 A Nashville Christmas Carol Alexis Television film (Hallmark)

Awards and nominations

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Year Association Category Nominated work / nominee Result Ref
2015 CMT Music Awards Breakthrough Video of the Year "God Made Girls" Nominated [59]
Female Video of the Year "God Made Girls" Nominated
2016 Academy of Country Music New Female Vocalist of the Year RaeLynn Nominated [60]
Radio Disney Music Awards Country Favorite Song "God Made Girls" Nominated [61]
2017 Country Best New Artist RaeLynn Nominated [62]
CMT Music Awards Breakthrough Video of the Year "Love Triangle" Nominated [63]

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RaeLynn (born Racheal Lynn Woodward; May 4, 1994) is an American singer and songwriter who gained national attention as a contestant on the second season of NBC's The Voice in 2012, where she competed on Team and advanced to the quarterfinals before her elimination. Following her appearance on the show at age 17, RaeLynn signed with The Valory Music Co. and released her debut EP, Me, in 2015, which featured the single "Care." Her breakthrough came with the single "God Made Girls," which earned platinum certification from the RIAA and peaked at number 16 on the chart. She followed this with her debut album Wildhorse in 2017, which debuted at number one on the Top Country Albums chart and included the gold-certified singles "Lonely Call" and "Love Triangle." RaeLynn has been recognized as a two-time nominee for the Award for New Female Vocalist of the Year, in 2016 and 2018. Her career has amassed over one billion global streams, and she has toured extensively as an opener for artists including , , , and . In 2021, she released the album Baytown, inspired by her hometown, which garnered coverage in outlets like People and . She issued the 2023 single "It’s Happening Right Here" in support of awareness efforts with . In 2025, RaeLynn returned to The Valory Music Co., releasing the singles "Long Live " and "Fall Together," along with the holiday EP Jingle Jangle Rock. On a personal note, RaeLynn married Joshua Davis, a former U.S. Army , in 2019 and welcomed their daughter, Juniper Sky, in September 2021. Known for her songwriting that often draws on themes of , , and small-town life, she maintains a strong online presence with over 2.5 million followers across social platforms. In addition to music, she has ventured into , appearing in the 2022 Hallmark A Nashville , and became the first country artist to partner with the beauty brand Too Faced.

Biography

Early life

Racheal Lynn Woodward, professionally known as RaeLynn, was born on May 4, 1994, in , a small city located about 25 miles east of . As a seventh-generation Texan, she was raised in a close-knit, church-going Southern family in this working-class community, where she developed a strong sense of faith and family values from an early age. RaeLynn grew up as the youngest of 11 children in a blended family, consisting of four biological siblings, three step-siblings, and three cousins who were raised alongside them as siblings. Her mother, Callie Woodward-Hargraves, served as a and singer, fostering a deeply musical household influenced by church activities and gospel traditions. Her father owned a shop, and RaeLynn often accompanied him there as a child, helping out and learning the importance of hard work and perseverance in pursuing dreams. The family experienced her parents' during her childhood, an event that later inspired elements of her songwriting, such as the 2016 track "." Additionally, her extended family included musical relatives: her brother Jake initially played bass in the Grammy-nominated band Leeland before enlisting in the U.S. Army , and her cousin Leeland Mooring served as the band's lead singer. Her aunt and uncle were also pastors at a local church in Baytown, further embedding music and spirituality in her upbringing. From a young age, RaeLynn was immersed in music through church performances, where she sang and played instruments like . She attended public school until the sixth grade before transitioning to , allowing flexibility for her growing interests. At around age 11, she discovered her passion for , drawing inspiration from Texas icons like the Dixie , as well as the diverse sounds of Houston's hip-hop scene and events like the , which her father took her to annually. By age 15, she expressed a clear desire for a music career and graduated high school early in 2010 to pursue opportunities in . Initially drawn to , she briefly moved to at 16 with family support, but soon shifted focus to singing after performing in local coffee shops and attracting attention from talent scouts.

Personal life

RaeLynn, born Racheal Lynn Woodward, experienced her parents' at the age of three, a pivotal event in her childhood that shaped her perspective on family dynamics and later inspired her 2016 single "," which reflects the emotional challenges faced by children of divorced parents. Despite this, she has described her family as supportive, crediting them for fostering her early interest in music while growing up in . At age 12, RaeLynn was diagnosed with , a condition she has managed for over a decade and for which she has become an advocate, partnering with organizations like the to raise awareness about juvenile . In 2016, RaeLynn married Josh Davis, a former financial advisor who enlisted in the U.S. Army () in 2017; the couple first met at a church event in 2012 and reconnected years later. She has described their marriage as her "biggest rebel move," undertaken at age 21 against advice to prioritize her career over personal commitments. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Daisy Rae Davis, on September 8, 2021, in Nashville; RaeLynn's necessitated induction at 39 weeks, resulting in a 37-hour labor. RaeLynn emphasizes family as her top priority, often bringing Daisy along on tour to balance motherhood with her music career, while avoiding a full-time to remain actively involved in her daughter's daily life. Her strong Christian plays a central role in her personal life, guiding her decisions and informing her songwriting, as she integrates themes of , resilience, and spirituality into her work.

Career

2012: The Voice and debut

In early 2012, at the age of 17, RaeLynn auditioned for the second season of NBC's singing competition The Voice, performing a cover of "" by during her on February 7. Both coaches and turned their chairs for her, and she ultimately chose to join Team Blake, citing her admiration for Shelton's expertise. RaeLynn advanced through the battle rounds, where she competed against Serbelle Belnavis on a cover of "No One" by and won the matchup, and into the live shows as one of the top 24 contestants. During the quarterfinals on , she performed "The Dance" by but was eliminated alongside Ashley De La Rosa, placing in the top 12 overall. Her energetic performances and youthful charisma garnered significant fan support, helping her survive the first two weeks of live voting. Following her elimination from The Voice, RaeLynn quickly transitioned to a professional recording career, signing a record deal with Republic Nashville—a division of Big Machine Label Group—on July 13, 2012. The contract positioned her alongside emerging country acts like , providing a platform to develop her debut material. RaeLynn's debut single, "Boyfriend," co-written by her with fellow The Voice season 2 contestants Nicolle Galyon and Kaleb Simms, was released to country radio on December 17, 2012. She made its live television debut by performing the uptempo track on The Voice on December 3, during the season 3 live shows. The song, which playfully explored romantic intentions from a female perspective, peaked at number 32 on the Hot Country Songs chart in early 2013, marking her first entry on the tally and establishing her as a promising new voice in country music.

2025–present: Return to Valory and recent music

In April 2025, RaeLynn signed a new recording contract with The Valory Music Co., marking her return to the label under the Big Machine Label Group where she launched her career in 2012 following her appearance on The Voice. The move was described by Big Machine founder Scott Borchetta as a homecoming, praising RaeLynn's "infectious energy" and noting that she had delivered "the best music of her career" during prior stints elsewhere. RaeLynn expressed enthusiasm for the reunion, stating, "I couldn’t be more excited to be coming back... Kicking things off with ‘Heaven Is A Honky Tonk’… it’s bold, it’s country, and it’s 100% me." Her first release under the renewed partnership with Valory, in collaboration with Red Van Records and Jonas Group Entertainment, was the single "Heaven Is a Honky Tonk" on May 9, 2025. Co-written by RaeLynn with Lauren Hungate and Caroline Watkins, and co-produced by RaeLynn and , the track fuses heavenly imagery with vibes, emphasizing its suitability as a lively performance piece that highlights her raspy vocals. To promote her new material, RaeLynn joined as a direct support act on his Full Throttle Tour 2025, which ran from late spring through early fall across more than 30 dates in major U.S. markets including Nashville, , and . The tour, powered by and also featuring Nate Smith and DJ Dee Jay Silver, provided a platform for debuting songs live to large audiences. On August 15, 2025—the same day as a tour stop at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in —RaeLynn released "Long Live Country Music," a high-energy anthem co-written with and Lauren Hungate. The song serves as a tribute to the genre's traditions, name-checking icons like , , and while evoking classic elements such as sawdust floors and neon lights. In September 2025, RaeLynn collaborated with emerging artist Jake Banfield on the duet "Still Feels the Same," released September 12 as part of Banfield's debut Open Bars. The track explores lingering emotional pain from a faded relationship, blending soulful country elements. RaeLynn followed with "Fall Together" on October 10, 2025, a single co-written with Billy Dawson and Nate Kenyon that captures the tension at a relationship's crossroads, featuring a minimalist arrangement with , , and bass. Produced under her Valory affiliation with Red Van Records and Jonas Group Entertainment, it continued her streak of personal, narrative-driven releases. As the year drew to a close, RaeLynn embraced the holiday season with the five-song EP Jingle Jangle Rock, released November 7, 2025. The collection mixes two covers with three originals, infusing twang into festive tunes, including the title track "Jingle Jangle Rock" and "Redneck ."

Works

Discography

RaeLynn has released two studio albums, four extended plays (EPs), and over 20 singles as a lead artist since her debut in 2012, spanning labels including Republic Nashville, Warner Music Nashville, Round Here Records, and The Valory Music Co. Her music blends contemporary with pop influences, often drawing from personal experiences in her hometown of Baytown. Early releases focused on youthful themes, while later works explore maturity, relationships, and empowerment, with several singles achieving commercial success on charts.

Studio albums

RaeLynn's debut studio album, WildHorse, was released on March 24, 2017, through Warner Bros. Nashville. The 13-track project, produced by , includes singles like "Love Triangle" and "Lonely Call," and debuted at number one on the chart. It features collaborations with writers such as Ross Copperman and , emphasizing themes of independence and romance. The album sold over 125,000 copies in the United States. Her second studio album, Baytown, arrived on September 24, 2021, via Round Here Records, founded by . This 14-track release expands on the preceding EP of the same name, incorporating guest appearances from on "Your Heart" and on "Church Crowd." Produced by and , it reflects RaeLynn's roots with songs about small-town life and self-discovery, receiving praise for its authentic storytelling.

Extended plays

RaeLynn's first EP, Me, was issued on January 13, 2015, by Republic Nashville in partnership with The Valory Music Co. The five-song collection, led by the single "Boyfriend," debuted at number seven on the chart and marked her transition from The Voice contestant to recording artist. Tracks like "God Made Girls" highlight her vocal range and songwriting contributions. In 2018, she released Origins on September 7 through , a 12-track compilation revisiting early material from her era alongside new recordings. Produced by , it serves as a reflective project on her career beginnings, including reimagined versions of "Care" and "The Only One." The EP underscores her evolution while honoring foundational songs. The Baytown EP preceded the full album, debuting on August 14, 2020, via Records. This four-track effort introduced the lead single "Me About Me" and set the tone for her independent phase, blending -rock elements with personal narratives. It peaked at number 22 on the Independent Albums chart. Marking her return to holiday music, the Jingle Jangle Rock EP was released on November 7, 2025, featuring five tracks infused with flair, including covers like "Run Run Rudolph" and originals celebrating festive traditions. Distributed through The Valory Music Co., it coincides with her 2025 tour dates and emphasizes joyful, upbeat arrangements.

Singles

RaeLynn's singles have garnered significant airplay on , with several reaching the top 40 on the chart. Her breakthrough, "God Made Girls" (2014, Republic Nashville), peaked at number 25 on the chart and was certified by the RIAA. "For a Boy" (2015) peaked at number 58, while "Boyfriend" (2012) reached number 32 on the chart. During her Warner era, "Love Triangle" (2016) hit number 4, and "Queens Don't" (2017) number 22.
SingleRelease YearLabelPeak Chart Position (Billboard Country Airplay)Notes
Boyfriend2012Republic Nashville-From Me EP; certified gold; peaked #32 Hot Country Songs
God Made Girls2014Republic Nashville25Platinum-certified
For a Boy2015Republic Nashville58Charity single for children's hospitals
Love Triangle2016Warner Bros. Nashville4Lead single from WildHorse
Queens Don't2017Warner Bros. Nashville22Empowerment anthem; from WildHorse
Bra Off2019Warner Music Nashville-Independent vibe single
Keep Up2020Round Here Records-Post-label transition release
Heaven Is a Honky Tonk2025The Valory Music Co./Red Van Records-Co-produced by RaeLynn; marks label return
Long Live Country Music2025Red Van Records/Big Machine Label Group-Tribute to genre roots; official video released August 14
Fall Together2025The Valory Music Co.-Explores relationship crossroads; released October 10
Later singles like "Get That All the Time" (2021, from Baytown) and "Your Heart" (2021, feat. ) continued her momentum on independent charts. In 2025, releases such as "Still Feels the Same" and holiday single "Jingle Jangle Rock" from the EP maintain her active output. All chart data sourced from aggregated radio airplay metrics.

Tours

RaeLynn began her touring career shortly after gaining prominence on season two of The Voice in 2012, initially performing as an for established artists to build her live presence. In 2014–2015, she joined Miranda Lambert's Certified Platinum Tour as a supporting act on select dates, performing alongside , , and others during the tour's first leg, which spanned over 30 shows across . This exposure helped establish her as a rising talent in the genre, with performances featuring early hits like "God Made Girls." In , RaeLynn launched her first headlining tour, the RaVe Tour, a club-level run that blended sets with elements at the close of each show. The eight-date trek kicked off on April 20 in , and concluded in May, marking a pivotal step in her career as she promoted her debut album Wildhorse. Concurrently, she served as an opener for Blake Shelton's Doin' It to Country Songs Tour earlier that year, sharing stages from February to March across arenas in the U.S. and . Following the release of her second album Baytown in 2021, RaeLynn continued to focus on supporting slots for major tours. In 2019, she opened select dates of Maren Morris's Girl: The World Tour alongside , performing in cities including and . She later joined Kane Brown's In the Air Tour in 2024 as an opener for multiple stadium dates, including shows at in and in . These opportunities allowed her to reach larger audiences while showcasing tracks from her independent releases. In 2025, RaeLynn returned to a prominent supporting role on Jason Aldean's Full Throttle Tour, co-headlining select dates with Nate Smith and DJ Dee Jay Silver. The North American run, announced in January, featured over 30 arena and amphitheater performances from May through September, including stops at venues like the Xcel Energy Center in , and the in . Amid these major tours, RaeLynn has maintained a schedule of one-off headline shows and festival appearances, such as at the Grand Ole Opry and the , emphasizing her ongoing commitment to live performances.

Television appearances

RaeLynn first gained national attention as a contestant on the second season of 's The Voice in 2012. At age 17, she auditioned with ' "," receiving chair turns from coaches and before joining Team Blake. She advanced through the competition, performing songs like Jason Aldean's "" in the live shows, but was eliminated in the quarterfinals. In 2015, RaeLynn made a on the sitcom I Didn't Do It, where she performed her single "For a Boy" during an episode centered on a competition. The following year, she participated in the telethon Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund, a Dolly Parton-organized event that raised funds for wildfire victims; RaeLynn performed alongside artists like and . RaeLynn's 2017 television work included a performance of her single "Love Triangle" on Late Night with Seth Meyers, marking her debut on the NBC late-night talk show. That same year, she appeared as a guest judge on season 12 of CMT's Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team, evaluating routines set to her song "Lonely Call." She also guest-starred on the series Nashville in its fifth season, episode 13 ("'Til I Can Make It On My Own"), dueting with cast members on the original song "The Hell of It Is." In 2020, RaeLynn took on her first substantial acting role in the television movie A Nashville Christmas Carol, portraying aspiring songwriter Alexis Rinehart in a modern adaptation of ' . The film, which premiered on November 22, featured her alongside country artists like and .

Recognition

Awards and nominations

RaeLynn has received multiple nominations from major award organizations, recognizing her breakthrough as a young artist in the genre. These accolades primarily highlight her early career successes with singles like "God Made Girls" and "," though she has not yet secured a win. Her nominations span the (ACM) Awards, , and (RDMA), reflecting her appeal to both industry peers and younger audiences. The following table summarizes RaeLynn's known awards nominations:
YearAwardCategoryWork/NominationResultSource
2016New Female Vocalist of the YearRaeLynnNominated
2016Country Favorite Song"God Made Girls"Nominated
2017Breakthrough Video of the Year""Nominated
2017The Freshest! - Radio Disney Country Best New ArtistRaeLynnNominated
2018New Female Vocalist of the YearRaeLynnNominated
These nominations underscore RaeLynn's rapid rise following her appearance on The Voice in 2012, with particular emphasis on her vocal talent and songwriting contributions during her time with Republic Nashville and Warner Music Nashville. No further major nominations have been reported as of late 2025.

Other honors

RaeLynn's debut studio album Wildhorse (2017) achieved significant commercial success, debuting at number one on the Top Country Albums chart. The album's , "God Made Girls," peaked at number 10 on the chart and was later certified by the RIAA for sales and streaming equivalent to one million units in the United States. Subsequent releases also garnered certifications from the RIAA. "Love Triangle" (2016), from her debut album Wildhorse, was certified Gold for 500,000 units. Similarly, "Lonely Call" (2017), from her debut album Wildhorse, earned Gold certification. These accolades reflect RaeLynn's growing impact in the industry, with her catalog surpassing one billion total career streams globally as of 2024. Beyond chart performance and certifications, RaeLynn's Baytown project (2020–2021) accumulated over 100 million global streams, underscoring her appeal in the digital era. In 2023, she received the Mothers of Influence Award from Moms for America, recognizing her role as a and alongside other notable women.

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  24. https://www.songfacts.com/facts/raelynn/boyfriend
  25. https://variety.com/2025/music/news/raelynn-returns-valory-music-big-machine-1236379734/
  26. https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=14884
  27. https://themusicuniverse.com/raelynn-shares-fall-together/
  28. https://www.jasonaldean.com/news/news/jason-aldean-announces-full-throttle-tour-2025-powered-by-patriot-mobile/
  29. https://www.raelynn.com/raelynn-raises-a-toast-to-tradition-long-live-country-music/
  30. https://genius.com/Jake-banfield-and-raelynn-still-feels-the-same-lyrics/q/release-date
  31. https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=15285
  32. https://genius.com/albums/Raelynn/Jingle-jangle-rock-ep
  33. https://www.iheart.com/content/2025-10-28-raelynn-unveils-festive-jingle-jangle-rock-ep-for-the-holidays/
  34. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PVEMPiHDT4
  35. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/raelynn-mn0002975884
  36. https://www.discogs.com/artist/3223854-RaeLynn
  37. https://www.allmusic.com/album/wildhorse-mw0002993312
  38. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/raelynn-readies-new-album-wildhorse-118153/
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  40. https://musicrow.com/2021/09/raelynn-takes-fans-back-home-on-full-baytown-album-interview/
  41. https://tasteofcountry.com/raelynn-baytown-album-interview-2021/
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  43. https://rateyourmusic.com/release/ep/raelynn/me___ep/
  44. https://tasteofcountry.com/raelynn-me-ep/
  45. https://www.allmusic.com/album/origins-mw0003229624
  46. https://open.spotify.com/album/32XEG5K274LNLwlpKjnjvg
  47. https://music.apple.com/us/album/origins/1434008082
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  49. https://www.raelynn.com/
  50. https://www.cafenashville.com/artistprofiles/65159/
  51. https://www.musicvf.com/RaeLynn.songs
  52. https://top40-charts.com/artist.php?aid=16001
  53. https://www.bigmachinelabelgroup.com/raelynn-releases-fiery-new-song-heaven-is-a-honky-tonk/
  54. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY1fwqAoAzw
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  60. https://www.warnermusicnashville.com/news/raelynn-set-make-special-appearance-cmts-dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-making-team-651
  61. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HvvtMPcgWQ
  62. https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/a-nashville-christmas-carol/cast/raelynn
  63. https://www.billboard.com/music/country/acm-awards-2018-nominations-8221822/
  64. https://www.bigmachinelabelgroup.com/raelynn-nominated-radio-disney-awards-favorite-country-song/
  65. https://theboot.com/2017-cmt-award-nominees/
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  67. https://people.com/country/cmts-2017-nominations-revealed/
  68. https://www.billboard.com/pro/raelynn-wildhorse-top-country-albums/
  69. https://www.billboard.com/pro/raelynn-luke-bryan-leap-country-charts/
  70. https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=RaeLynn#search_section
  71. https://www.raelynn.com/bio
  72. https://backstagecountry.com/2023/12/18/raelynn-honored-with-mothers-of-influence-award/
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