Meet Kyler Sullivan

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Kyler Sullivan. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Kyler, we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.

Honestly, I think I really started to find my purpose during high school at Ravenscroft in Raleigh. At the time, I was all-in on footbalI. was one of the team captains and loved the camaraderie that came with sports. I was hoping to play in college, but a couple of concussions necessitated my changing that dream.

I had taken a choral class as an elective. I found I really enjoyed it. I ended up in Honors Chorus, and even got to perform with the North Carolina All-State Choir. The summer between my junior and senior year, I participated in a Vocal Intensive program at Belmont University. I was working alongside some incredibly talented vocalists and mentors. That’s where I felt it click—I knew I wanted to use music as a way to connect with people, to tell stories, and hopefully make a positive impact.

I don’t think I found my purpose in one big moment. It came through a series of experiences, and a lot of encouragement from the people around me. Music is my passion. It’s what lights me up and what I want to share with the world.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

Right now, I’m building a career as a singer-songwriter and performer, based in Nashville. I spend a lot of my time writing music and playing live shows. I’m collaborating with other musician friends and some producers.

What I love most about what I do is the way music brings people together. Whether I’m singing something upbeat that gets people dancing or something more reflective that resonates with someone’s personal story—those shared moments feel really meaningful to me.

Music has a way of expressing things that people don’t always say out loud. There’s something special about putting emotions into lyrics and melodies, and then seeing those songs connect with people in real time. That’s the part that keeps me going.

As far as what’s new—I’ve been working on some new music I’m really excited about. I’ve also had some early interest from folks in the industry, which has been encouraging. My goal is to keep growing—not just in terms of opportunities, but also in staying true to the kind of artist I want to be. I’m not in a rush to be flashy or follow every trend. I’m more focused on longevity and creating music that actually means something.

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

Adaptability is an essential skill that I have become familiar with over the past few years in Nashville. In a business that changes day to day, you have to be willing to adjust your strategies, whether that’s your marketing, image, or even sound. Pop culture is a train that stops for nobody, so you either hop on and hope for the best or let it pass you by. As an entertainer in Nashville, I get hit with a lot of song requests from a wide range of genres. I do not know every song ever written, so I have to adapt to the new task at hand and try to deliver the best I can. The thought of singing a song you’ve never sang before in front of a crowd of strangers would rattle anyone, but thanks to my own self confidence and trust in myself, I can give the perception that I’d known the song for years. If you don’t trust in your craft and self, nobody is going to trust in you either. Nobody wants to get on a plane with an apprehensive pilot. How does one find self confidence and trust in themselves? Work ethic and practice. I can pick up songs so quickly because I have trained myself for years to do so. I can play with any band I hop in for because I have studied music theory and performance. I think of a gig as a big exam that I will fail if I don’t study/ practice for. The more prepared you are for the situation, the more confidence you have in the situation, and in turn the better you are at tackling unforeseen obstacles and adapting.

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

In high school, I was always focused on playing football and hopefully getting a scholarship to a nice school to play and study business or something. However, in my junior year, my parents sent me to a Belmont Vocal Intensive Camp where I had to step out of my comfort zone and try to embrace what being a singer would take. I thought I would hate the week, but I loved it. I was even hand selected to sing in the honors show, which only 10 out of the 120+ attendees participated in. It was at that point in knew I had a talent that I couldn’t waste and after a nasty concussion my senior year of high school, I made the transition to fully focus on music moving forward, which my parents have always supported me on.

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