Bio
Kaylyn Sahs is a rising country singer-songwriter and Nashville recording artist whose powerful vocals and heartfelt storytelling are quickly making her one to watch. Born and raised in the Midwest and now based in Nashville, TN, Sahs began singing as soon as she could talk, a God-given talent that has shaped her life ever since. By age five, she was performing on stage at church and school, at eight she began learning piano, and at nineteen, as she launched her music career, she picked up on guitar and discovered a passion for songwriting that has since become her greatest strength. Inspired by the powerhouse vocals of Carrie Underwood, Lady A, Rascal Flatts, and Keith Urban, as well as the artistry and integrity of Ben Rector and NEEDTOBREATHE. Sahs has developed a sound that blends authentic country with a modern pop edge.
Sahs’ journey has been one of perseverance and faith. After graduating high school, she started pursuing music full-time, pushing through challenges with the conviction that her calling was to share her voice and story. Guided by Nashville live music producer Tom Jackson’s advice “to give everything you can for the benefit of every single person in the audience,” she has built a reputation for her fearless performances and magnetic stage presence.
Over the years her growing list of accomplishments reflects her steady rise: advancing to the second round of American Idol auditions in Omaha in 2017, releasing her debut EP Joy Ride in 2018, and following it with her Nashville-produced single “Country Side” in 2019. In 2020, she returned to Nashville to record her sophomore EP blue. — a collection symbolizing open skies, new opportunities, and new beginnings. Fans rallied behind her with nominations for Outstanding Country Artist at the 16th and 17th Annual Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards, with a second nomination in 2022 for Artist of the Year.
Sahs’ momentum reached new heights with the release of her breakout single “Wine About It” in August 2024. The track garnered airplay on more than 150 country radio stations nationwide, amassed 2.9 million social media impressions, and propelled her onto her first radio tour in the spring of 2025, spanning Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota. Following its success, she released “Boy Who Cried Forever” in January 2025, a deeply resonant track that went on to win first place in the Modern Country category of the 2024 American Songwriter Wide Open Country contest. In recognition of her rising influence and contributions to country music, Sahs became an official member of the Country Music Association (CMA) in August 2025.
On stage, Sahs has shared the bill with country heavyweights including Jake Owen, Lainey Wilson, Jo Dee Messina, Tracy Byrd, Chris Lane, Terri Clark, Lonestar, Trace Adkins, and Little Texas. With her soaring vocals and authentic songwriting, she has a rare ability to connect with audiences of all ages. As Del Gray of Little Texas remarked: “What a great performance and strong, strong vocals!!! Nashville pay attention. Kaylyn is here to stay!!!”
And for Kaylyn Sahs, this is only the beginning.