Meet J Kyle Reynolds | Musician Singer/ Songwriter

We had the good fortune of connecting with J Kyle Reynolds and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi J Kyle, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
I’m a musician and singer/songwriter. (This should help with relevance)

I believe risk is necessary. It’s not something to be feared. As a matter of fact, we consider risks and risk management in our day-to-day lives. Imagine the risks involved with a simple outing to the store? We drive, bike, walk. All are means to achieve a set goal. Now, what if we crash? Hit a curb or step off from a curb and twist an ankle? All are possibilities. This is the risk we face, and people are BRILLIANT when it comes to managing that risk and assessing the chances of something going wrong, all without much effort. So, why would business be any different? Why would investing in yourself be any different?

Step one was to start. Nobody is good at anything if they never start. I had to save up, quit my job, dive in head-first, uproot my life in GA, move to TN, and start writing and performing for next to nothing. Talk about risk!

I have to believe in myself and my abilities in order to achieve my goals, but often need help. If it’s a bank loan to get the ball rolling with a new project or idea, I have to go for it. If I need a new piece of equipment to complete a goal faster and know it’s a long shot, I have to go for it and remember I have a track record of reaping the benefits of what I’ve sown.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I’m naturally a country artist, you could say.

I started with an addiction to rock/metal, found love and passion in R&B, and settled into my roots with country music. I figured if I were born and raised in Georgia and sang with a southern accent, I already had my genre cut out for me.

1. Music wasn’t and never will be easy. For some, they catch a break early on. For others, it’s a lot of sweat equity and patience.

They say “Success” occurs at the intersection of “opportunity & Preparation”, so I figure if you can stay in the game long enough, you’ll have an opportunity that becomes a game-changer.

I believe you have to work at it like it’s your job if you want it to become your job. Self-discipline is the biggest hurdle, I feel.

2. Lessons I’ve learned are mostly about who to trust and how to develop YOUR brand and story. We all have cool stories, scars to show, failures. and victories. This industry is full of sharks in the water. Discernment is a huge tool when deciding who to work with. Part of the reason this industry moves so slowly is because businesses and individuals alike want to get to know you on a personal level. Is a record label just going to send just anybody on the road and back them with 5 Million dollars? No. That would be a recipe for disaster. We have to learn our place in the process and continue to work to develop those relationships as well as our craft.

3. My Brand now has become paired with my Fiancée Jennafer Lynsey. We are promoting the idea that sometimes “Opposites Attract”. Keep this on the DL, but it will likely be the title of our upcoming EP. We’re in the studio now about to release our first single as a duo. Should be a lot of fun. I want people to know they CAN find a great relationship, CAN work together, and be an ultimate power couple if they’re just willing to work on it. Not everyone will be a harmonizing musical duo, but our living example will translate from person to person.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
They have to see Broadway at least once. The scene is super lively and super exciting.

We would have to test out Bourbon Steak at the rooftop of the Marriot Downtown Nashville. Crazy good steaks there.
Tailgate Brewing in East Nashville is a must. Well worth grabbing a local beer or two.. or five.
Burger Republic in the Gulch is a hot spot. for lunch and we would HAVE to catch a show somewhere between The Listening Room and Big Machine Vodka (The Tavern) In Berry hill. These are just a few of SO MANY.

Other than that, I’d have them stay with me at my house and we would have at least two bonfire nights where we have a few additional people over. We would play music, write, maybe even record a little bit in my basement studio.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
There’s so many… God above all. My parents, my Fiancée Jennafer, my close friends and peers like Ben Wilson, Brandon Whitley, Josiah Siska, Alex Smith, Andrew Jannakos, Anthony Pana, Chris Chapman, and Josh Bricker to name a few.

Others that have helped to make TN the home that it is are people like John and Cindy Maison, Bob and Connie Johnson, Robin and Michele Nordstrom to name a few more.

So so grateful for all of these people and so many more I’m not mentioning here.

Website: jkylereynolds.com

Instagram: jkylemusic as well as Jenn&JKyle

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Image Credits
Image 1: Karen Reynolds Image 2 & 3: Unknown Image with Jenn over my shoulder: KendallLaurenPhotography Image 5: Zakk Smith