Mickey Guyton took to the stage ahead of the the ball drop in New York’s Times Square. The country singer-songwriter performed “All American,” “House on Fire,” and “My Side of the Country” on the Planet Fitness Center Stage, closing out a phenomenal year.
Singing to the crowd of thousands gathered in Times Square and the millions watching from home, the country star also delivered a rendition of John Lennon’s “Imagine” from his 1971 album of the same name.
In 2021, Guyton became the first Black solo female musician to receive a Grammy nomination in the country music category for her track “Black Like Me.” The artist released her second album, House on Fire, in September. In a Rolling Stone review, Joseph Hudak wrote that with the new LP, the artist “continues to blaze trails and live up to her promise, delivering a collection of songs that effortlessly take her into her dance-pop era,” while adding: “In an era that many are hoping will be defined by joy, Guyton is providing the soundtrack.”
The singer also performed at the Democratic National Convention in August, delivering her 2021 song “All American” to the national stage, marking her first time performing at a political convention.
She also wrapped her CMT on Tour this fall. The run of headlining shows saw her stop in cities across America including New York, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Des Moines, and Toronto. Guyton announced news of her trek in April, calling the tour “a dream come true.”
This month, Guyton also received an unexpected surprise from another trailblazer in country. Ahead of the release of Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé thanked Guyton for her contributions to country music with flowers and a special message. “Mickey, Thank you for opening doors for me, queen. Keep shining. Love and respect, Beyoncé,” the note read.
In response, Guyton took to social media and wrote: “With opportunity comes possibility. The possibilities are endless with you @beyonce. God gave me an assignment and I followed. May the doors continue to stay wide open.”
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