Meet Katrina Lynn

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Katrina Lynn a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Katrina Lynn, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?

I think I found my purpose in music at a very young age. I was always drawn to anything music related. I remember my parents bought me a Fisher-Price tape player that had a little karaoke microphone attached to it. I had cassette tapes of the child songs like the wheels on the bus, old MacDonald, and all the classics. I had a natural talent for memorizing the songs. I knew every order, every word, on every single cassette tape. My parents realized I had a talent so they would do little things to encourage it. My father walked into my bedroom, one time and sat his old guitar against the wall and just walked out. That was the first time I ever touched an actual instrument and really had my curiosity sparked.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I’m a country artist who grew up in the small mountain town of White, Pennsylvania, where music became part of who I am at a young age. Surrounded by country and rock influences, and inspired by artists like Reba McEntire and Johnny Cash, I began developing my own sound—one rooted in traditional country, shaped by real life, and carried by a deep love for storytelling.
My journey started when I was 14, after my grandfather encouraged me to step on stage at the Mt. Tabor Homecoming Festival. That experience sparked a passion for performing that has guided me ever since. What began as a dream has grown through years of hard work, learning, and countless live performances.
After releasing my first demo, I had the opportunity to perform hundreds of shows and earn recognition through various competitions. Along the way, I was fortunate to connect with Nashville producer and songwriter David Walker of Walker Musical Enterprises, which led to recording my debut professional album, Towin’ the Line, in Nashville, Tennessee—an experience I’m deeply grateful for.
I’ve been humbled to see my music reach listeners beyond the U.S., with international radio airplay and interviews in countries around the world. Topping ECMA charts in Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, and Australia and being featured on the Country Music Legends in the Making album and live show have been meaningful milestones I never imagined when I first stepped on stage.
Over the past several years, I’ve been honored to receive multiple international awards, including recognition from the Fair Play Country Music Awards and the International Singer-Songwriters Association. My most recent being named Most Appreciated Artist (2025) and Female Vocalist of the Year (2025) are achievements I hold close, made possible by the continued support of listeners, industry professionals, and my faith.
As I continue creating new music and performing in new places, I remain focused on growth, gratitude, and staying true to where I come from. Every opportunity reminds me why I started—to connect through music, tell honest stories, and share something meaningful with those who listen.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

I’d say the three most impactful things in my journey have been perseverance, a willingness to learn, and staying grounded in who I am. My advice would be based off of those three things as well. You have to be willing to persevere no matter what obstacles you face. The only way you’ll ever succeed is to never give up. Always be willing to learn because there’s so many people have been through so much more than you, take every opportunity to learn all you can! Most importantly, never forget you where you come from! Stay grounded and stay humble! Never forget your roots!

To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?

My parents taught me early in life that nothing is handed to you and you need to work hard for your dreams and goals. Before they would get me music lessons of any kind I had to prove I was serious and going to stick to it. I had to learn so much on the Guitar before they got me guitar lessons. And I had to perform in front of people at an open mic before they would get me vocal lessons. As I progressed everything they helped with I had to contribute and I had to prove I was serious.

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