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Taylon Hope
Born
Taylon Hope Miller

(2005-05-18) May 18, 2005 (age 19)
Ashe County, North Carolina, U.S.
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Years active2013–present
Awards
  • Inspirational Country Music Award (twice in 2016)
  • Josie Award (2016)
  • Josie Award (2017)
  • Josie Award (2018)
  • Josie Award (2019)

Taylon Hope Miller (born May 18, 2005[1]), also known by her stage name Taylon Hope, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician.

Hope's career began in 2013, at the age of 8, when she and her parents travelled across their home state of North Carolina, performing at various small venues.[2]

Hope's career progressed through the 2010s. In 2014, she released her first EP, titled What This World Needs, which was produced by award-winning country artist Tommy Brandt. The title track broke the Top 30 on The Power Source Inspirational Country Chart that year.[3]

In 2016, Hope began working with Grammy-nominated Kent Wells, a producer for Dolly Parton and band leader. Later that year, she released her second CD, Showin' My Roots, to much success. Hope co-wrote all of the songs on the project, and the title track broke the Top 100 on MusicRow. She has been featured in both Billboard Magazine and MusicRow Magazine.[3][4]

In October 2017, she performed on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry House at a tribute show for bluegrass artist Ralph Stanley.[3] In October 2018, Hope opened for Shenandoah at an event center in her home county.[5]

Hope's career continued into the 2020s, sharing the stage with Dolly Parton and other well-known country artists at Ryman Auditorium in January 2020.[4] The COVID-19 pandemic caused numerous cancellations of her scheduled performances in 2020. She resumed stage performances in 2021.

In 2023, Hope performed at CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee.[6]

Early life

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Hope was born Taylon Hope Miller on May 18, 2005, in Ashe County, North Carolina. She spent much of her childhood years in West Jefferson, North Carolina, developing a passion for music at the age of 4. Hope resided in North Carolina until 2017, opting to move to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue her musical ambitions.[7]

Personal life

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Taylon Hope graduated from Battle Ground Academy in 2023. Hope is currently enrolled at Belmont University, a Christian university in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a member of Belmont's Curb College of Entertainment and is pursuing degrees in songwriting and broadcast journalism.[8]

Discography

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During her career, Taylon Hope has released two studio albums, one extended play, and 11 singles.[9]

Studio albums

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  • Showin' My Roots (2016)
  • Taylon Hope (2019)

Extended plays

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  • Carolina Christmas (2017)

Singles

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  • Could've Been a Country Song (2018)
  • Too Wrapped up in You (2019)
  • If It Wasn't for the Storms (2020)
  • My Christmas Lights (2020)
  • Weightless (2021)
  • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (2021)
  • All the Night We Need (2022)
  • Silent Night (2022)
  • The Day (2023)
  • Picket Fence (2023)
  • Hometown Never Leave Me (2024)

Awards, honors, and recognitions

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Awards

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Taylon Hope has won four Josie Awards throughout her career.[10] She has also won two Inspirational Country Music awards, both in 2016.[3]

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2016 Inspirational Country Music Awards Youth in Music Taylon Hope Won Gerald Murray Music
2016 Inspirational Country Music Awards New Artist of the Year Taylon Hope Won Gerald Murray Music
2016 Josie Music Awards Junior Category Vocalist Taylon Hope Won Watauga Democrat
2017 Josie Music Awards Junior Category Vocalist Taylon Hope Won Watauga Democrat
2018 Josie Music Awards Young Adult Entertainer of the Year Taylon Hope Won Watauga Democrat
2019 Josie Music Awards Young Adult Entertainer of the Year Taylon Hope Won Watauga Democrat

Honors

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Recognitions

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  • 20 to Watch in 2020 by Women of Country[4]
  • She Wolf Radio’s Artists of the Year in 2020[4]
  • Commenting on Hope's Could've Been a Country Song, MusicRow critic Robert K. Oermann said: “She’s still a teen, but she sure knows her way around a song. This soaring rocker depicts rural romance with verve and panache. The nicely crafted lyric is married to a propulsive production that fires on all cylinders. Very promising.”[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Saturday, May 18th – WKSK – 580AM – 93.5FM – West Jefferson, NC". WKSK. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "Check Out Taylon Hope's Story". nashvillevoyager.com. December 3, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "Taylon Hope". Gerald Murray Music. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Taylon Hope". B! Noticed PR & Artist Management. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Taylor, Ian (October 9, 2018). "Taylon Hope Miller coming back to Ashe County for Shenandoah show". Ashe Post & Times. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  6. ^ "Rising Country Artist Taylon Hope Reflects on Hometown Roots in New Single "Hometown Never Leave Me"". Music City Memo. August 2, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  7. ^ Halsey, Derek (May 7, 2024). "Ashe native Taylon Hope continues her country music singing journey in Nashville". Ashe Post & Times. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  8. ^ Headden, Christian Dian. "Meet Rising Star Taylon Hope". www.yourwilliamson.com. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  9. ^ Hope, Taylon. "Taylon Hope". Spotify. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  10. ^ Taylor, Ian (October 14, 2019). "Hope, Dunfee win Josie Awards". Watauga Democrat. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
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