What does it really take to leave home, risk it all, and start over in the heart of country music? On this episode of Bringin’ It Backwards, Adam and Tera Lisicky sit down with rising country artist Charly Reynolds for a candid look at her journey from growing up in Orlando, Florida—where Disney magic and country music mixed in unexpected ways—to hustling her way onto Nashville’s famed Broadway stages.

Charly opens up about the real struggles (and not-so-glamorous jobs at Chick-fil-A) that paved the road from high school release shows to playing the Wildhorse Saloon, founding her sound, and becoming an independent artist with a debut album, "Off the Record." She unpacks the self-doubt, hustle, and tenacity it takes to make a name for yourself in Nashville’s daunting music scene, all while learning to tune out the noise and stay true to your vision.

From her love of Disney princesses and early Taylor Swift inspiration to the lessons learned from four-hour sets on lower Broadway—and even a battle with vocal cord surgery—Charly’s story is proof that the path to stardom is far from straight, but it’s always authentic.

Whether you’re grinding your way through music city, searching for your artistic voice, or just love a story of raw perseverance, this episode is for you.

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