Country star Carly Pearce recently shared how she celebrated her two Grammy nominations this year. The 33-year-old artist, who won the award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance in 2021 for her track 'Never Wanted to Be That Girl' with Ashley McBryde, finds herself once again nominated in the same category for her song 'We Don't Fight Anymore' with Chris Stapleton.
Pearce admits that she deliberately avoided tuning in to the live announcement of the nominations. Instead, she received the exciting news from her manager, who called her and simply said, 'Hey, Grammy nominee.' The joyous moment continued when Chris and his wife Morgane, who played a significant role in connecting Carly with Chris for the song, FaceTimed her to congratulate her. Pearce describes this as an incredible gift for a songwriter and artist, leaving her completely in awe.
Reflecting on how she approached working with Chris Stapleton on the collaboration, Pearce emphasizes her desire for authenticity. Instead of involving publicists or their respective record labels, she wanted the collaboration to feel personal and genuine. Because of her pre-existing relationship with Morgane Stapleton, Carly reached out to her directly on Instagram, explaining her enthusiasm for the song and asking if she could send it to Chris. Understanding the flood of requests they receive, Morgane asked for honesty, to which Carly responded, 'Absolutely, I understand completely.' Her only intention was for Chris to genuinely listen to the song.
The rest, as they say, is history. The collaboration was successful, and Carly Pearce couldn't be more grateful. She previously expressed her excitement about working with Chris Stapleton, mentioning that he has always been her dream collaboration. The fact that it happened so organically made it even more special. She feels that this collaboration signifies a fresh era and a new chapter in her career.
Fans and music enthusiasts can mark their calendars for the 66th Grammy Awards, set to take place on Sunday, February 4th, 2022, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The ceremony promises to be an exciting celebration of musical talent, where artists like Carly Pearce eagerly await the outcome of their nominations.
