Music City native Jaelee Roberts is already more than a little familiar with—and to—the music industry. Born to veteran music professionals, Roberts grew up backstage at the Grand Ole Opry, in the middle of rehearsals, business meetings, recording sessions, and countless festivals and concerts. These experiences, paired with her love of the music, have deeply rooted Roberts in the bluegrass music community.
Today, Roberts is a singer — who won 2021’s IBMA Momentum Vocalist of the Year Award — songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who has graced the Grand Ole Opry stage herself. In 2020, Roberts signed with Mountain Home Music Company and has since released three singles, “Something You Didn’t Count On,” “Still Waters,” and “Think Again.” In early 2021, joined Sister Sadie, 2020 IBMA Entertainers of the Year and 3-time-Vocal Group of the Year, as guitar player and vocalist.
As the momentum builds for Roberts’ career, she continues to sharpen her knowledge and talent as she pursues her commercial songwriting degree in the College of Media and Entertainment at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro, TN.
“Jaelee [Roberts] is a name you should remember...I’ve got a feeling we’ll be hearing it a lot in the future. She has music running through her veins and a voice as pure as a mountain spring,” said award-winning singer/songwriter Shawn Camp. “I know you’ll love Jaelee and her music for years to come. She’s the real deal!” Roberts’ musical prowess and artistic versatility are commendable, especially for an artist her age - she has even been referred to as bluegrass’ next “it” girl. “Jaelee Roberts is a perfect example of amazing talent, formed from a musical family foundation, nurtured into a beautiful rising star,” said Grand Ole Opry member Rhonda Vincent. “I love it when the next generation continues a family tradition!”