About
Carrie & Taylor
Carrie Johnson & Taylor Hampton are an acoustic duo that crosses several genres - rock, pop, bluegrass and classic country, but always in their own unique style. Carrie provides strong passionate vocals, memorable melodies, and dynamic rhythm guitar playing, while Taylor lays down clean, lead acoustic guitar, with just the right amount of twang, and a touch of Jazz.
More About Carrie & Taylor
- Carrie Johnson is a singer/songwriter who plays acoustic guitar and bass. She got her musical start at the age of 12, when she began singing harmony in her family’s bluegrass band. Soon after, she started began to sing lead vocals, and fronting her own country band. During that time, she self-produced her debut album, “Aint That Love."
- Taylor Hampton is proficient in guitar and mandolin. He was born in 1992, and he lives just outside Vanceburg, KY, in a little river town small community, called Tar Fork. Taylor was raised in a musical family. His grandfather, Tom Horsley, was a big influence in his life as a person, musician, and in his religious beliefs. Taylor has devoted every moment he can to music. He has studied guitar & mandolin from top musicians.
- Carrie & Taylor met in 2012, while playing in a bluegrass band called, “The Velvet Blue.” The band toured Ireland, performing in an international folk festival. In 2013 The Velvet Blue released an album titled “Memories and Heartaches”, which was well received by international bluegrass stations. The band dissolved in 2015. From there, they played in their bluegrass band, "Uptown Blue"
- And now, Carrie & Taylor have combined their musical efforts, knowledge and talents to form their acoustic duo. They have created a sound that is unique, and allows them to explore all the genres of music they both love!
Looking to the Future
We’re ready for a great year of music! Our set list will feature some new songs for us, and we'll dive into our own original music. Check out our dates for when we’ll be playing near you.