Reyna Roberts facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Reyna Roberts
Roberts in 2024
Born	(1997-08-15) August 15, 1997 (age 27) Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
Occupation	Singer songwriter musician entertainer
Years active	2020–present
Musical career
Genres	Country hip-hop pop
Instruments	Vocals piano
Associated acts	Beyonce

Reyna Roberts is an American country singer, songwriter, and pianist. She became well-known for her music and for being featured on Beyoncé's song "Blackbiird". This song was very popular, reaching number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was also nominated for two People's Choice Country Awards in 2024.

Roberts made history as the first female country artist to perform at a Rolling Loud music festival. She has shared the stage with famous musicians like Luke Combs and Orville Peck. She has also toured with country legends such as Reba McEntire and Jamey Johnson. Her song "Stompin' Grounds" was even played many times on ESPN's Monday Night Football. Reyna Roberts is one of the few Black women who are very visible in country music. She believes it's important to remember the history of country music, including the Black artists who helped shape it. In 2024, she won a Hollywood Independent Music Award for her country music.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Reyna Roberts was born on August 15, 1997, in Anchorage, Alaska. Her parents were both engineers in the Army. She grew up living in different states like Alabama and California. When she was born, she was two months early and weighed only two pounds. Doctors suggested playing music for her to help her brain develop.

Reyna first performed music when she was just three years old at a karaoke bar in Alaska. When she was 10, her family lost their home. But they made sure to keep her piano in a storage unit so she could keep practicing. She played her piano in that storage unit for three years.

Her family moved many times during her childhood, living in Alaska, Alabama, Tennessee, and California. Their move to California was specifically to help her music career grow. In high school, Reyna was on the wrestling team. She started writing songs to impress the team captain. She recorded one of these songs, "Lying to Myself," in 2014. In 2016, she released an EP called The Beginning, which included the song "I'm Coming For Ya." She also toured around the U.S. as a guest on the Spring High School Nation Tour, performing alongside groups like the Plain White T's.

Reyna Roberts' Music Career

From 2018 to 2020, Reyna Roberts lived in both Nashville and Los Angeles. She attended songwriting camps to improve her skills and meet other artists. During this time, she met her managers, Ryan McMahan and Larry Pareigis. She then moved permanently to Nashville in March 2020.

Gaining Recognition

In June 2020, country singer Mickey Guyton shared a video of Reyna Roberts singing a cover of Carrie Underwood's song "Drinking Alone." Carrie Underwood then retweeted the video, which brought Reyna a lot of attention in the country music world. Reyna said she was "stunned" by Carrie Underwood's kindness. In July 2020, Reyna released her song "Stompin' Grounds." Rolling Stone magazine wrote that it was good enough to be a top country radio hit.

In 2021, Reyna Roberts was chosen for CMT's Next Women in Country class. This group highlights rising female country artists. She was also named one of RADIO.COM's "Leading Ladies" of Country Music in March 2021.

Touring and Albums

Reyna toured with Jamey Johnson on his summer tour in 2021, opening for him in seven cities. In August of that year, she performed at her first big festival, the Watershed Fest in Washington State.

In August 2021, Roberts signed with a music publishing company called Eclipse Music Group, but later decided to leave. In October 2021, Amazon Music featured her in their "Breakthrough Country Live" program. She released her first album, Bad Girl Bible, Vol. 1, in 2023. The NFL Network also used her song "See Me Win" for their 2023 Spotlight Series.

Recent Achievements

In April 2024, Reyna Roberts was featured on Beyoncé's album Cowboy Carter. She sang on the song "Blackbiird" and provided background vocals on another track called "Tyrant." She also announced winners at the 2024 CMT Music Awards and auditioned on America's Got Talent season 19. Her song "Raised Right" won a Hollywood Independent Music Award in the Country (Crossover) category in 2024.

In November 2024, Reyna performed live with songwriter Diane Warren at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards. Also in November 2024, she became the first female country artist to perform at a Rolling Loud music festival.

Helping Others

Besides her music, Reyna Roberts also works to help others. She has raised money for military service members and veterans. She also supports awareness for Rett syndrome, the Wounded Warrior Project, Teen Impact Affiliates, and the Empowerment Project. Reyna and her family are currently working to start an organization to help homeless veterans.

Musical Style and Influences

Reyna Roberts has mentioned several artists who have inspired her music. These include Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Gretchen Wilson, Rihanna, and Beyoncé. She also grew up listening to artists like Christina Aguilera, Destiny's Child, Gretchen Wilson, and the Chicks. After moving to Nashville in 2020, Reyna has written and performed with musicians such as Jamey Johnson.

Albums and Songs

Reyna Roberts has released several albums and singles.

Albums

Singles

Extended Plays

Awards and Nominations

Reyna Roberts has received several awards and nominations for her music.