Meet Sophie Taylor of Garysburg, North Carolina

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sophie Taylor

Hi Sophie, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My parents would tell you that I came out of the womb singing. I got started at the age of four when I sang “Go Fish” at church a Capello. That’s on YouTube somewhere, so you can probably find it – but please don’t look.
Music is just something I have always loved. My dad started teaching me guitar when I was eight, and I learned to play some of my favorite songs. I wrote my first song last year, “Back to You”, and soon after performed the song at the Commodore Grille in Nashville. Actually, that was the first time I had played my guitar in front of an audience. Up until then, my performances in church were mostly singing to tracks.
Since then, I have written hundreds of songs or parts of songs that are still in progress. It’s just an exciting time and I’m just glad that there are others out there that like what I am doing.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It has been a challenge, at times, for me to get up the courage to do this in front of my peers. Kids can be mean, but I’ve adjusted and have grown to understand that it is all part of the process. It is so great when people tell you they love what you do, but I also know have to be ready for those that do not, and that’s can be a hard adjustment. I just always remind myself that creating music is something I love to do, and the more I put myself out there, the more I realize that others are impacted by what I am doing, and that is encouraging.

So, in short, the biggest challenge is just getting over the fear of failure, which is something we all have. But I think about it this way: If you don’t chase a dream because you’re scared that you fail, the irony is that you have already failed by not trying.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
The most important thing about me is that I’m a Christian, and I really hope that shines through in my music. My songs are about feelings we all go through—some are sad, some are about regrets—but I think people connect with them because they can see their own stories in the lyrics. More than anything, I want people to know that there’s always hope, and that hope is found in Christ alone.

I’m most proud of the songs I create. Songwriting is one of my favorite things because it lets me express feelings that words alone just can’t capture. I write all the time, and while not everything I write becomes a finished song, the process is something I feel like I have to do. It’s hard to explain, but it’s so important to me. I don’t know if that makes me different from other artists—there are so many incredibly talented people out there—but I feel so lucky to be part of such an amazing and supportive music community. Everyone I’ve met has been so kind, and it’s just a great group of people to be around.

Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
All my friends and family have been my biggest supporters, and I can’t thank them enough for everything they do. My local community has cheered me on every step of the way—they share my songs on social media, tell their friends about my music, and always have the sweetest, most encouraging things to say. It means so much to me!

My parents are a huge part of my journey, too. Even with their busy lives, they somehow make it to all my shows, carry heavy equipment, and help fund this crazy dream of mine. My dad plays guitar with me at all my gigs, and he spends so much time helping me practice and get ready for performances.

My mom is my biggest promoter—she tells literally everyone she meets about my music and is always finding new ways to help me grow. And my sister, Norah, is amazing with video and social media, so she works hard to help me share my music with even more people. My grandparents? They’re at every performance, cheering me on like only grandparents can. Their support means the world to me.

I come from a big family, and I can always count on my cousins, aunts, uncles, and so many others in my community to have my back. It’s the best feeling when someone comes up to me and says they love my music—it seriously keeps me going. Local churches have also been so supportive. Some of my first performances were with a gospel group in my home church, The Carpenter’s Hands. Trey West, Wesley Christenbury, and Luke Riggan are incredible musicians with harmonies that will give you chills. They invited me to open for them, and it was such a blessing to share my love for Jesus through music with them.

There are so many people who deserve credit, and I know I’m probably forgetting someone, but I hope they know it’s because my memory is terrible—not because I’m not grateful. I truly couldn’t do this without all the amazing people in my life!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.sophietaylormusic.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophietaylormusic1
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sophietaylormusic1
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@sophietaylormusic
• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sophie-taylor-368268768