MaRynn Taylor is the kind of artist who earns her audience the hard way: one honest song at a time. The Rockford, Michigan-born singer-songwriter, signed to Black River Entertainment, has stacked more than 51 million career streams without a superstar guest feature or a manufactured viral moment to lean on. At CMA Fest 2026 in Nashville in June, she delivered a live performance of her unreleased song “Good by Now” that stopped crowds cold and had fans reaching for their phones to capture a moment they had not expected. This is the Sunset Stage Series, the editorial series from Sunset Country Fest tracking the artists who are building toward something real. MaRynn Taylor is exactly the kind of act that belongs on a festival stage. Watch this name for 2027.
From a Rockford Christmas Guitar to the Grand Ole Opry
Taylor’s story starts at age 12, when a guitar she received as a Christmas gift became something more than a holiday present. She started writing poems, shaping them into lyrics, and teaching herself to play, all without formal training. By 17, she had moved to Nashville with a notebook full of songs and a level of confidence that would prove entirely justified. At CMA Fest 2019, she talked her way into a 60-Second Spotlight audition for Black River Entertainment and signed a recording contract just a few months later. The Grand Ole Opry welcomed her to its stage in 2023, the same year CMT named her one of its Next Women of Country honorees. Both recognitions, earned before her 21st birthday, speak to the quality and consistency of what she had already built.
The Debut Album and the CMA Fest 2026 Moment
MaRynn Taylor released her self-titled debut album having spent much of 2025 as the opening act on Kelsea Ballerini’s arena tour, writing the bulk of the record on the road between cities and soundchecks. The 16 Telly Awards that followed were a signal of how well her visual storytelling matched her songwriting. But the most meaningful indicator of where she is heading came at CMA Fest 2026, when the crowd’s reaction to “Good by Now” was immediate and visceral. The song had not been officially released. The crowd had never heard it. They were singing along before the chorus finished. That kind of connection cannot be manufactured, and it is the clearest sign yet that MaRynn Taylor is building toward a breakthrough that has been earned rather than engineered.
MaRynn Taylor Career Highlights
- 2019: Signed to Black River Entertainment at age 17 after an impromptu CMA Fest audition
- 2023: Named a CMT Next Women of Country honoree
- 2023: Made her Grand Ole Opry debut
- 2024/2025: Released self-titled debut album while touring as opener for Kelsea Ballerini’s arena run
- 2026: Performed at CMA Fest in Nashville, stopping crowds with unreleased track “Good by Now”
- 51 million+ career streams and 16 Telly Awards
Why She Belongs on the Sunset Stage
The Sunset Stage Series exists to follow the artists building toward something real before the rest of the world catches up. MaRynn Taylor checks every box. She has the vocal firepower to hold a festival crowd without a headliner behind her. She has the songwriting depth to keep listeners coming back after the first exposure. And she has a growing fanbase that turns first-time listeners into devoted followers faster than most at her career stage. Sunset Country Fest is the largest country music festival in Central Florida, and the kind of stage that fits an artist like MaRynn Taylor perfectly. She is exactly the kind of act that belongs on a festival stage. Watch this name for 2027.
Frequently Asked: Who is MaRynn Taylor and where can I hear her music?
MaRynn Taylor is a country singer-songwriter from Rockford, Michigan, signed to Black River Entertainment. She has over 51 million career streams, a CMT Next Women of Country designation, and a Grand Ole Opry debut to her name, all before the age of 22. Her self-titled debut album is available on all major streaming platforms, and her upcoming tour dates can be found at marynntaylormusic.com.
MaRynn Taylor is one of the names country music will not stop talking about through 2026 and into 2027. Sunset Country Fest, the voice of country music in Central Florida and a festival built from Central Florida, for Central Florida, will be following every step of her rise. Sunset Country Fest 2027 is a country music festival taking place in Apopka, Florida, in the Greater Orlando area, on March 13, 2027. Mark your calendar and keep following Sunset Country Fest for lineup announcements, ticket info, and all the country music coverage you love.
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Sources & References
- MaRynn Taylor Official Website
- Black River Entertainment: Official Site
- Country Bios: MaRynn Taylor Bio
- CMA Fest 2026: Official Lineup
- Local Spins: MaRynn Taylor Small-Town Roots Fuel a Rising Country Star
Who is MaRynn Taylor in country music?
MaRynn Taylor is a country singer-songwriter from Rockford, Michigan, signed to Black River Entertainment. She has over 51 million career streams, has been named a CMT Next Women of Country honoree, made her Grand Ole Opry debut in 2023, and released her self-titled debut album after touring as an opener for Kelsea Ballerini’s arena run. Her CMA Fest 2026 performance of the unreleased track “Good by Now” generated significant buzz in the country music community.
What label is MaRynn Taylor signed to?
MaRynn Taylor is signed to Black River Entertainment, an independent Nashville record label. She signed with Black River at age 17 after a spontaneous 60-Second Spotlight audition at CMA Fest 2019, making her one of the youngest artists to join the label’s roster. Black River Entertainment is known for developing artists with long-term careers in country music.
Where can I find MaRynn Taylor’s tour dates for 2026?
MaRynn Taylor’s current and upcoming tour dates are listed at her official website, marynntaylormusic.com, as well as on Ticketmaster and Bandsintown. She performed at CMA Fest 2026 in Nashville in June and is actively touring in support of her debut self-titled album. Check her official site and social media channels for the most current schedule updates.
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Last updated: July 10, 2026 · Sunset Country Fest Editorial Team · Contact Us