Born and raised in central Illinois, singer-songwriter Rylie Bourne grew up surrounded by music. Some of her earliest memories include tagging along with her dad, a guitar and mandolin player, to countless weekend bluegrass festivals, jams and rehearsals. Rylie absorbed the harmonies and rhythms from the sidelines, quietly building the foundation for what she now credits as the source of her vocal tone and melodic intuition.

Though music was in her blood (her Grandmother and Great Grandfather also played), she initially resisted performing, but eventually realized it was something she could no longer shy away from. By 17, she was taking piano and guitar lessons, and by her early 20s, she was writing songs of her own— shaping a voice that felt uniquely hers.

A pivotal moment came during one of many family trips to Nashville, where she had the chance to attend the Grand Ole Opry and meet Vince Gill for breakfast. The two spoke about a few of her biggest influences — including Ashley Monroe and Alison Krauss —and Gill’s advice was simple but firm: “You just have to be here. And don’t give up.” That conversation helped seal her decision to move to Nashville.

Soon after moving to town in 2017, she co-founded the country/southern rock duo LoneHollow with guitarist Damon Atkins. Known for their gritty riffs, tight harmonies, and moody sound, the two built a name for themselves performing everywhere from dive bars to major festivals. It was during this time that Rylie really honed her skills onstage and as a songwriter.

For the last few years, she’s been building her own catalog while also penning songs for others. She recently earned two cuts with all-female bluegrass group Sister Sadie, and her recent single “Company I Keep” was added into rotation on SiriusXM’s Bluegrass Junction. She is currently on the road playing acoustic guitar and singing background vocals for Mae Estes.

Rylie’s authenticity is exactly what sets her music apart.  It's rooted in tradition, but not bound by it—blending Country, Bluegrass, Americana, and storytelling with a voice that always brings it home. Whether she’s leaning into nostalgia, humor, heartbreak, or growth, her music offers something familiar yet refreshingly honest.